Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Electromagnetic Theory I FIZ303 5. Semester 3 + 2 4.0 7.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Kadir GÖKŞEN
Instructors
Assistants
Goals Teaching fundamental conservation rules and ensuring the comprehension of the application of vector mathematics to electrostatic problems combining with functional concept.
Course Content Vector Algebra, Differential Calculus, Calculation with Integral ,Curvilinear Coordinates, The Dirac Delta Function, Theory of Vector Fields, Electric Field ,Divergence and Curl of Stagnant Electric Fields, Applications of Gauss’s Law, Electric Potential, Work and Energy in Static Electricity, Conductors, Laplace Equation, Methods of Images and Applications, Separation of Variables, Multipole Expansion, Polarization, Dielectrics, Electromagnetic Radiation
Learning Outcomes - Showing the physical system with multi-notation, mathematicaly and graphically.
- Comprehending how electrostatic charges stored.
- Explaining the concepts of gradient, divergence and rotational.
- Applying Gaussian and rotational theorems in electrostatic problems.
- Solving the Laplace equation.
- Applying the methods of images and use this methods for problem-solving.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Vector Algebra, Differential Calculus
2. Week Calculation with Integral ,Curvilinear Coordinates
3. Week The Dirac Delta Function, Theory of Vector Fields
4. Week Electric Field ,Divergence and Curl of Stagnant Electric Fields
5. Week Applications of Gauss’s Law
6. Week Electric Potential, Work and Energy in Static Electricity, Conductors
7. Week Laplace Equation
8. Week MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week Methods of Images and Applications
10. Week Separation of Variables
11. Week Multipole Expansion
12. Week Polarization
13. Week Dielectrics
14. Week Electromagnetic Radiation
Recommended Sources
• David K Cheng “Electromagnetic Field Theory”
• D J Griffiths, “Electromagnetic Theory”
• Pollack & Stump “Electromagnetic Theory”
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 -
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 -
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 5 70
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 2 28
Other Activities 14 3 42
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 2 3 6
Homework 2 2 3 6
Final 2 3 6
Total Workload 188
ECTS Credit of the Course 7.0