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PHY 2103: Electricity And Magnetism 2

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  • Online
  • Blended mode online and face to face
  • Face-to-face


1. Rationale

Electromagnetism is a part of physics of which the applications in ordinary, day-to-day life are countless and fascinating. Among just a few, we can mention television, radio and mobile telephone systems which use electromagnetic waves in order to function. This module will help the learner acquire a few basic and indispensable notions in order to understand this field better. In addition, it will allow the learner to reinforce his/her pedagogical competencies with a view to teaching this discipline.

2. Prerequisite or Knowledge

In order to be able to complete this course, you must have successfully passed the module  Electricity-Magnetism 1 and you must have a clear understanding of the following notions:

  • Ohm’s Law;
  • Kirchoff’s laws;
  • Effect of an electric field on a charged particle
  • Effect of a magnetic field on a moving charged particle
  • Magnetic flux
  • Ampere’s theorems


3. General Objectives

The learner should have an understanding of the following:

  • The phase relation between the tension applied to the limits of a circuit in alternative current and its current
  • The notion of impedance
  • The resonance phenomenon in an RLC circuit series
  • The Hall effect
  • The principle of a cyclotron
  • Lenz’s law
  • The auto-induction phenomenon
  • The mutual induction phenomenon
  • The magnetic properties of matter
  • Maxwell’s equations
  • The phenomenon of energy transmission through an electromagnetic wave
  • The notion of polarization of an electromagnetic wave

 

4. Time

You will need approximately 120 hours to complete the entire course, divided into the following sections:

1. Circuits in alternative current- Bridges in alternative current -  30 hours
2. Magnetic fields and charged particles – Inductance - 30 hours
3. Magnetic properties of matter - 30 hours
4. Maxwell’s equations – electromagnetic waves - 30 hours

5. Materials

Computer with internet connection, printer, Microsoft office, MathType software