Module: Electricity and Magnetism (NUIG)

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Electricity and Magnetism (NUIG)
Module Code	PS479G
School	School of Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eilish McLoughlin Semester 2: Eilish McLoughlin Autumn: Eilish McLoughlin
Module Teachers	Eilish McLoughlin
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

In this module, calculus and vector techniques are used to provide an in-depth study of electric and magnetic fields and forces. The course includes concepts such as: Coulomb’s Law, electric field, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, dielectrics. Magnetism: magnetic field, force on moving charges, Ampere’s Law, Biot-Savart Law, Magnetic materials. The principles developed will be applied to DC and AC circuit analysis. Electrical circuits: circuit principles, phasors, AC circuit analysis, power calculations, frequency response, resonance.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss basic concepts relating to the physics of electricity and magnetism
2. Solve numerical problems in electricity and magnetism.
3. Explain the physical principles which underpin the relevant experiments in the lab modules
4. Analyse physical situations using concepts, laws and techniques in electricity and magnetism
5. Relate the physical principles of electricity and magnetism to topics covered in other modules.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	2 hours of asychronous lectures per week accessed as pre-recorded videos
Online activity	24	2 hours of scheduled synchronous online activities per week.
Tutorial	24	Student learning support facilitated through small-group tutorials with flexible provision.
Independent Study	53	Student self directed learning
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

electric field and potential
Coulomb’s Law, electric field, Coulomb’s Law, electric field, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, dielectrics.

Magnetism
Magnetism: magnetic field, force on moving charges, Ampere’s Law, Biot-Savart Law, Magnetic materials.

DC and AC circuits
Analysis of DC and AC circuits, circuit principles, phasors, AC circuit analysis, power calculations, frequency response, resonance.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	Solve physics problem based on mathematical/quantitative aspects of electricity and magnetism concepts.	50%	As required
In Class Test	Solve physics problem based on mathematical/quantitative aspects of electricity and magnetism concepts.	50%	Once per semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Young and Freedman: 2020, University Physics with Modern Physics,, 15 Ed, https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Young-Modified-Mastering-Physics-with-Pearson-e-Text-Standalone- Access-Card-for-University-Physics-with-Modern-Physics-15th-Edition/PGM2485469.html,
Eugenia Etkina, Gorazd Planinsic and Alan Van Heuvelen: 2019, College Physics: Explore and Apply,, 2nd Ed. [ISBN: 978- 01346018],

Other Resources

55280, Simulations, 0, University of Colorado Boulder Phet simulations, https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations /, 55281, Website, 0, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics,

Programme or List of Programmes

PDITP

Professional Diploma in Teaching Physics

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