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Physics
3600: Electromagnetism I
Fall 2015
Instructor: James
T. Wheeler
Coordinates: jim.wheeler@usu.edu
SER 228
Office hours: Anytime
by email; donÕt hesitate to email questions!
By appointment
Text: Introduction
to Electrodynamics (Fourth edition), by David J. Griffiths
Pearson
Education, Inc., New York, NY, 2013, 1999, 1989.
ISBN 10: 0-321-85656-2 ISBN 13: 978-0-321-85656-2
Class placetime: Technology
122
10:30
– 11:45 Tu Th
Goals
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Mathematical developments:
1. Understand
vector calculus and itÕs application to electromagnetic problems
2. Understand
MaxwellÕs equations and how to apply them
3. Learn
techniques for solving the Laplace and related equations
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Solve electrostatic and magnetostatic problems using
potentials
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Learn the effects of matter on electromagnetic fields
Grading
Your
grade will be based on the following weighting of course elements:
Homework: 30%
Midterm: 30%
Total: 100%
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Disability
Resource Center Students
with ADA-documented physical, sensory, emotional or medical impairments may
be eligible for reasonable accommodations. Veterans may also be eligible for
services. All accommodations are coordinated through the Disability Resource
Center (DRC) in Room 101 of the University Inn, (435)797-2444
voice, (435)797-0740 TTY, (435)797-2444 VP, or toll free at 1-800-259-2966.
Please contact the DRC as early in the semester as possible. Alternate format
materials (Braille, large print or digital) are available with advance
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Honor Code The honor code will be strictly enforced in this course. Any
suspected violations of the honor code will be promptly reported to the honor
system. For more information please visit: http://www.usu.edu/policies/PDF/Acad-Integrity.pdf |
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