PHY1203 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

This Course introduces general concepts of electricity and magnetism, and it is an introductory course to Electromagnetism. It covers the following major topics: Electrostatics, Dielectrics, Steady Currents and Magnetic currents. The course is intended to; introduce students to the basics of Electrostatics and Magnetostatics, give the students basic understanding of how electric and magnetic fields interact with charges, and to introduce students to the basic laws of electromagnetism. Laboratory/demonstration sessions involve the application of the laws of electromagnetic induction.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to

• Calculate electrostatic properties of simple charge distributions using Coulomb's law, Gauss's law and electric potential
• Describe electric fields due to various charge distributions and draw electric field lines around different types of charges
• Explain different forms of polarization and outline their sources
• Explain the use of capacitors as energy storing devices
• Analyse simple d.c and a.c circuits
• Describe the effects of the magnetic field on moving charges and current carrying conductors and explain the magnetic fields produced by coils and solenoids.
• Expected Learning Outcomes 

On completion of the course, successful students will be able to

• Develop a basic understanding of electric and magnetic fields in free space using the integral forms of Maxwell's laws and apply the acquired knowledge to problem solving
• Demonstrate an understanding of the electric field and potential and related concepts, for stationary charges
• Demonstrate an understanding of the magnetic field for steady currents and moving charges