James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

PH2019 - Introduction to Electromagnetism Optics and Thermodynamics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Engineering

The fundamental principles of Electromagnetism, Optics and Thermodynamics are taught to give student the basic skills required for more advanced studies in Engineering and Physics. Electromagnetism is one of the fundamental areas of Physics that has applications in wide variety of applications. The work covered is a precursor to applications to subjects such as Antenna design, EM shielding, propagation, electro-machinery, fibre-optic communications, mobile phone technology and computer technology to mention just a few. Topics include Gauss's Law, Biot Savart law, Ampere's law, plane waves, geometric optics, diffraction, interference, and the laws of thermodynamics.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:EG1012 or PH1005

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator: Mr John Daicopoulos
Lecturer: Assoc. Professor Daniel Kosov.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
  • 18 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (65%); assignments and laboratory (35%).

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