Course Overview

This course introduces the classical theory of electromagnetism at an undergraduate level. It begins with the fundamental laws and relations governing electrostatic force, electric field and electric potential. These quantities are calculated based on a given system of charges or a given charge distribution. The course also continues with work and energy in electrostatics, electric fields in matter (the concepts of polarization and linear dielectrics), as well as electric fields due to polarized objects.

Learning Achievement

This course introduces the basic ideas of electromagnetism.
The course is a prerequisite for “Electromagnetism II”.

Competence

Related to 2. Understanding ability of physical phenomena.

Course prerequisites

Linear Algebra I and II, Calculus I and II.

Grading Philosophy

Quiz + homework 40 %
Midterm Exam 30 %
Final Exam 30 %

Course schedule

Electrostatic Field and Gauss's Law
Electrostatic Field and Gauss's Law
Electrostatic Potential and Poisson's Equation
Electrostatic Potential and Poisson's Equation
Work and Energy in Electrostatics
Work and Energy in Electrostatics
Conductors
Conductors
Laplace's Equation
Laplace's Equation
The method of images
The method of images
Polarization
Polarization
The Field of a Polarized Object
The Field of a Polarized Object
The Electric Displacement
The Electric Displacement
Linear Dielectrics
Linear Dielectrics

Course type

Lectures and Class Exercises

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

AFALLA JESSICA PAULINE CASTILLO

Other information

*You are encouraged to discuss with others about the contents of the course and homework, but you must work out the homework yourself. No late homework will be accepted.
*Exams are conducted with no books or notes present.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university