PHYS 381 - Electromagnetic Theory I

Description:
Topics in electrostatics including electric fields, electric potential, Gauss’ law, electrostatic energy, and multipole expansions.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: PHYS 113 or PHYS 123 or PHYS 183 and MATH 265 and MATH 273 and PHYS 363.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply the principles of electromagnetic theory (and specifically electrostatics) and the consequences thereof to a variety of systems of intermediate complexity.
Appropriately use the following analytical tools for physical problems: coordinate systems, vector calculus, integration techniques, potential theory, multipole expansion, differential equations, application of boundary conditions, separation of variables, physical intuition.
Analyze physical systems using classical field theories.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/22/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg