| Module Title |
Electricity and Magnetism |
| Module Code |
PHY1007 (ITS: PS479G) |
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Faculty |
Physical Sciences |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| 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 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10035 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Eilish McLoughlin | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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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.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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],
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder Phet simulations,
- 411733: 1, Website, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics,
- https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics:
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