Physics 330 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism Fall 2003

General Information

This course is a more in depth study of Maxwell’s Equations. You will have worked with the integral form of Maxwell’s equations :

You will have an understanding of the meaning of these equations and how to apply them to solve problems in electro-statics and magneto-statics and even have some understanding of electromagnetic waves.

We will develop these equations into a set that is even more powerful for solving problems by study of their differential form:

Understanding these equations and how to apply them is the goal of the course.

Electromagnetism is a beautiful and exciting topic to study. In a 3 credit hour course such as this time will be precious but students at this level of physics have the strong will and intellectual capability to delve deeply into this practical yet aesthetically pleasing topic.

You will want to set aside time every day for the full 16 weeks of the course for study. You need to remember that for every hour in class you can expect to spend an additional 2 hours outside of class in preparation, contemplation, reflection, debate and study.

Therefore in order to take full advantage of this opportunity to pursue such an intellectually challenging and rewarding topic you can expect to spend approximately 6 hours outside of class each week. This means that you will need to work approximately 9 hours each week on this class.

Your hard work and commitment will pay great dividends as you gain a strong understanding of how the physical world around you works in a very fundamental and powerful way.

Lecture:

9:30A.M. –10:20 A.M., Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Room 331, Physics Building

To take full advantage of this course you need to come prepared. You should have read the chapter we are studying. You will have developed questions over the material before coming to class. If the lecture does not clear up a question, then you should ask the question so that the point is clear to you and to others in the class. If you don’t understand a point you can be sure that others in the class are having a similar problem

Questions are welcome at anytime during the lecture. It is important for me to understand where you are having problems so that I can help you understand. Please ask questions!

Lecture Quizzes

You will be given a short lecture quiz often. It is possible for us to have a quiz every meeting. You will be given just a few minutes to work the quiz. The point of the quiz will be to see if you understand and can apply a point that we have been discussing in lecture or on the homework. We will discuss and grade the quiz right after it is taken.

If you come to class unprepared you will do poorly on the quizzes.

The quiz is normally given at the start of the class, so you will need to be on time.

There are no makeup quizzes. A missed quiz counts as a zero.

Homework

There will be a homework assignment each week. Each assignment will be marked on a scale of 10 points. The homework will be due one week after it has been assigned. Home works assignments will be due each Monday.

Late Homework

It is difficult to grade late homework. Homework needs to be turned in on time in order to keep up with the course. We will be discussing the homework the day that it is due. If you have not attempted the homework you will not be able to participate in the discussion. This will put you at a great disadvantage. Grading of any late homework will be given very low priority.

Lateness	Grade Reduction
1 day	25%
2 days	35%
3 days	45%
4 days	60%
5 days	75%
Following Monday	No points

Homework that is over one week late will not be graded.

Exams

We will have two evening exams. The exams will be written as one hour exams, but you will be allowed two hours to work the exam.

Exam 1, February 27 at 7pm

Exam 2, April 3 at 7pm

Final Exam, 2 hours during the week of May 5.

There are no make-up exams.

Grades

	Points
Exam 1	100
Exam 2	100
Final Exam	200
Homework	100
Quiz	50
Total	550 points

Text:

Electromagnetism by G. Pollack and D. Stump

Other good Books:

Intro to Electrodynamics, by Griffiths

Volume 2, Feynman Lecture Series

Classical Electromagnetic Field, by Eyges

Electricity and Magnetism, Berkeley Physics Course – Volume 2