Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of this course the student should know the basic phenomena
of the classical electromagnetism and the underlying physical laws.
Moreover, he should be able to resolve problems on the subjects treated
in the theory lectures.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
The student should be able to analyze the electromagnetic phenomena
and to interpret them on the basis of the mathematical formulation of the
physical laws.
Making judgments:
By the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the
physical phenomena of the electromagnetism.
Communication skills:
The student should be able to clearly present the basic concepts of
electromagnetism and their consequences on observable phenomena.
Prerequisiti It is important to have an appropriate knowledge of classical mechanics
and ondulatory phenomena as treated in the course of General Physics 1.
Metodi didattici Slides will be used to convey the most important messages of the theory
lectures. The problems will be resolved at the blackboard, possibly with
the participation of the students.
Altre informazioni Lecture attendance is highly recommended.
Modalità di verifica
dell'apprendimento
The examination is based on two partial written tests during the
semester, or, alternatively, on a single final written test. If the average
mark is at least 21/30, the examination is passed and an oral test is not
needed, but can always be requested to possibly improve the mark. If the
mark is between 13 and 20/30, an oral test is needed to pass the
examination.
Prerequisites
The knowledge of the elementary mathematics and of the differential and integral calculation.
It is important to have an appropriate knowledge of classical mechanics and ondulatory phenomena as treated in the course of General physics 1.
Course unit content
The course is structured in two parts: theory and problems. The theory
lectures cover the following subjects:
-Coulomb's law and electric field -Gauss's law -Electric Potential-
Conductors-Capacitance-Dielectrics -Current and resistance-DC circuits
-Magnetostatics-Diamagnetism, paramagnetism and ferromagnetism
-Electromagnetic induction
-RL and LC circuits
-Maxwell equations -Electromagnetic waves
The problems are focused on the subjects treated in the theory part.
Testi di riferimento G. Cantatore, L. Vitale, Gettys Fisica 2 Elettromagnetismo-Onde. McGraw-
Hill Libri Italia, Milano, 2011.
Additional educational material available on the University web learning
site: http://www.fis.unipr.it
Full programme
see :
http://www.fis.unipr/corsi/abcivili/fisica_ab/
Bibliography
R.A.Serway, R.J.Beichner
Fisica 2
(Ed. EdiSES)
D.Halliday,R.resnick,K.S.KraneFisica 2 (Ed. Ambrosia
na).
additional educational material available : copy of the slides and text of the problems.
Teaching methods
Slides will be used to convey the most important messages of the theory
lectures. The problems will be resolved at the blackboard, possibly with
the participation of the students.
Altre informazioni Lecture attendance is highly recommended.
Assessment methods and criteria
The examination is based on two partial written tests during the
semester, or, alternatively, on a single final written test. If the average
mark is at least 21/30, the examination is passed and an oral test is not
needed, but can always be requested to possibly improve the mark. If the
mark is between 13 and 20/30, an oral test is needed to pass the
examination.
Other information
Lecture attendance is highly recomme
nded.
