This core physics course deals with classical electromagnetism. This course includes considerations of: electrostatic fields in free space and in dielectrics; magnetic fields due to steady and varying currents; electromagnetic induction; magnetic materials; Maxwell's equations and the propagation of electromagnetic waves; dipole radiation; waveguides.

Honours Pathway Option

This course is offered as an advanced option. Students taking this option will be required to complete alternative assignment options comprising 15% of the total assessment.

Examination 75%, weekly assignments 25%.

A total of approximately thirty-six lectures and twelve tutorials.

PHYS1101 and PHYS1201. It is desirable that students have completed mathematics to at least the standard of MATH2305 or MATH2405, unless they have previously completed MATH2023. Students should also consider enrolment in MATH2306.

ENGN4502