PVB204 Electromagnetism
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| Unit code: | PVB204 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | ((PVB202 or PVB200 or MXB106) and (MXB100 or MZB125)) or (PVB202 and admission to ST20) |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,680 |
| International unit fee | $5,244 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | PVB204 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | ((PVB202 or PVB200 or MXB106) and (MXB100 or MZB125)) or (PVB202 and admission to ST20) |
| Coordinator: | Joel Alroe | j.alroe@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Electromagnetism is one of the fundamental forces in the universe and is present in almost all aspects of modern technology. In this unit you will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of electromagnetism from electric charge to more advanced topics such as electrostatics, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves and applications such as waveguides. It will extend your mathematical knowledge and techniques from earlier units to explore and analyse these advanced physics concepts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Recall and understand theoretical knowledge and concepts in electromagnetism.
- Apply mathematical knowledge and skills to characterize electromagnetic fields individually and in groups.
- Evaluate the safety implications of the use of electromagnetic fields
Content
Learning Approaches
Scientific concepts and applications are introduced in lectures through theoretical and applied examples. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge through conducting practical experiments in labs and discussions and problem solving with peers and teachers in tutorial sessions. Group work will assist in peer support with learning and conceptual understanding and application of difficult concepts.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Formative feedback will be provided for the in-semester assessment items through written comments on lab practicals and problem solving tasks, self review of the marked assessment piece and informal interview as required.
Summative feedback will be provided throughout the semester with progressive posting of results via Canvas.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment items in this unit include laboratory reports, problem solving tasks and a final exam. These are designed for you to test and develop your scientific knowledge and related mathematical skills across varying levels of skill development and difficulty.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Problem Solving Task
Solving problems associated with electromagnetism
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Laboratory/Practical
Practical participation in group lab work and individual written report
Assessment: Examination (written)
Short and long answer, written examination
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
Attention will be drawn to relevant workplace health and safety issues in lectures and practicals. Laboratory safety rules will be published on the first year physics laboratory website. There are no other out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.