Courses: PHYS112 Electromagnetism I - Autumn 2024
Credits
10.0Language of Instruction
Norwegian
Objectives and Content
Objectives:
To give the student a broad introduction to fundamental laws and relations in electricity, electromagnetism and electric circuits.
Content:
PHYS112 gives an introduction in electromagnetism with emphasis on the following topics: Electric fields and currents, magnetic fields and induction, simple electrical circuits, Maxwell´s equations.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course
the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student has gained knowledge about
- central topics within the theory of electromagnetism
- electric fields and currents, magnetic fields and induction, simple electrical circuits, Maxwell´s equations and electromagnetic waves
- electromagnetic phenomena and the coupling to light
Skills
The student is able to
- explain basic physical laws and concepts in electricity and electromagnetism
- use fundamental laws and relations to solve problems in electricity, electromagnetism
- draw sketches illustrating the physics in the problems solved
General competence
The student has gained
- basic knowledge of the theory of electromagnetism
- knowledge of value for other fields of the natural sciences in general and physics in particular
training in systematic work and how to analyze complex problems
Recommended Previous Knowledge
MAT212
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
This course is administered by the Department of Physics and Technology.
Contact studie.fysikk@uib.no