Electricity and Magnetism (F3213)
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Electricity and Magnetism
Module F3213
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Pre-Requisite
Pre-requisites:
Level 3: (F3207) Foundation Mechanics [T1]
Co-requisites:
Level 3: (F3203) Foundation Mathematics [T1,T2]
Module Outline
- Electrostatics: Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss's law, electrostatic potential, conductors and insulators.
- Electric circuits: DC and AC circuits, Kirchoff's laws, boolean algebra and digital circuits.
- Magnetostatics: Magnetic forces and magnetic fields, motion of charged particles in magnetic and electric fields, Ampere's law.
- Electromagnetic inductance: Lenz's law (with applications), self-and mutual inductance.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of the course a successful student should have: some ability to apply the laws of electricity & magnetism to specified situations.
Some ability to investigate electric and magnetic phenomena through laboratory exercises.
Be able to manipulate the essential equations describing electrical circuits and carry out elementary calculations.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 7 | 33.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 4 | 33.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 10 | 34.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 33333333333 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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