Eletromagnetism I

Code:

FIS1004

Acronym:

FIS1004

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=865
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Physics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	0	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	56	162
L:CC	0	study plan from 2021/22	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:F	89	Official Study Plan	1	-	6	56	162
L:G	1	study plan from 2017/18	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:M	10	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:Q	4	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

• Learn the basics of Electromagnetism


• Derive and present the laws and methods of Electromagnetism under a phenomenological perspective


• Establish links and parallels between Electromagnetism and Mechanics, using concepts such as force and energy


• Emphasize the relevance of the concept of field in the formulation of the laws of Electromagnetism, as an entity responsible for the mediation of physical interactions


• Apply, in the context of Electromagnetism, the concepts and methods of Vector Analysis and Integral Calculus in space


• Present and describe relevant applications of Electromagnetism in Science and Technology

Learning outcomes and competences

The students will have the ability to solve basic physical situations and problems envolving topics of electrostatics and magnetostatics, and the hability to establishe links to simple experimental situations.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Concepts and mathematical techniques acquired in Real Analysis I (sequences, Taylor's series, limits and continuity, differential and integral calculus) will be important for the course formalism.

The CU also makes use of the mathematical concepts thta are introduced simultaneously in Analysis II. The simultaneity of the two courses allow the demonstration/illustration of the math techniques (vectorial differential calculus) and allow a better understanding of the physical and mathematical assumptions (vectorial fields, divergence theorem/Gauss law, Stokes theorem/Ampère's Law).

Program

1. Electrostatics in vacuum




1. electric charge and Coulomb force 


2. Electric field and Electric field lines.


3. Superposition principle.


4. Movement of electrically charged particles in electric fields.


5. Gauss’ law of the electric field in integral form




2. Electric Field and Electric Potential




1. Electric energy and field potential of a point charge.


2. Electric Potential, equipotential surfaces, and field lines


3. conservative field, and electric potential energy.


4. multipolar charge  distributions




3. Electrostatics in Material media




1. Conductors


2. Dielectric materials and polarization.


3. Integral form of Gauss’ law with dielectrics. 




4. Stationary electric current




1. Charge carriers, electric current intensity, current density. The definition of ampère (SI).


2. Conduction in metals; electrical conductivity of metals. Ohm’s law. Electric resistance. 


3. Electric power and Joule’s law.


4. Notions of electric circuits (generators, resistive circuit. RC circuit).




5. Magnetostatics




1. Magnetic force on a moving point charge, and on an electric current element.


2. Magnetic field due to electric currents; Biot and Savart’s law. Magnetic field lines.


3. Magnetic moment and magnetic dipole.


4. Integral form of Ampère’s law.


5. Magnetic Induction: Faraday's law


6. Magnetic field in material media 

Mandatory literature

David Halliday; Fundamentos de Física
P. A. Tipler; Physics for scientists and engineers, Worth Publishers, 1991

Complementary Bibliography

R. P. Feynman, R. B. Leighton, M. Sands; The Feynmam Lectures on Physics, Addison-Wesley, 1964
R. Blum, D. E. Roller; Physics, 2nd Vol., Holden-Day, 1982
M Alonso and E. J. Finn; Physics, Addison-Wesley, 1996
J. R. Reitz, F. J. Milford, R. W. Christy; Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory, Addison-Wesley, 1993

Comments from the literature

The principal bibliography identifies the main references supporting the programatic topics of the course. 

The complimentary  bibliography includes alternative titles, following different approaches to the topics. Clearly, the  Lectures on Physics by R.Feynman have to be highlighted due to the physics discussion and the math approach that it uses.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes of exposition and discussion of the topics covered, presenting examples for the understanding of the concepts, laws and calculation techniques.

 Theoretical-practical classes  for discussion and resolution of exercises and problems.

Discussion group activities will be promoted 

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Electromagnetism

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Teste	25,00
Exame	75,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	113,00
Frequência das aulas	49,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Factors To attain frequency at Electromagnetism I:  

1. Active presense in Problem solving lectures (TP).
   There will  be a presence record. Students exceding the limit of absences  (1/4 of given TP lectures) will be excluded from "frequencia".

Class Disimissal requests

• Those students that attended classes in the scholar year of  2020/21, and that have been assessed by exam, although without success, may request TP classes dismissal. The request should be made until the end of the 1st lectures week , by e-mail to the Responsible Lecturer.


• students must attend  envisaged tests.

(depending on the COVID constraints, these procedures may be subject to revision)

Calculation formula of final grade

The student's evaluation (NB) is based on  the grade of an intermediate test  and a final exam [75%].

NB = (25% Test + 75% Exam) x 20v

Final Grade Calculation Formula (NF)

• The best of:




• NB


• Just Exam

(depending on the COVID constraints, these procedures may be subject to revision)

Examinations or Special Assignments

does not apply

Internship work/project

does not apply

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

does not apply

Classification improvement

Improvement of the final grade (at "Recurso" and "Especial" exam periods). The final mark will be calculated as in Época Normal.

(depending on the COVID constraints, these procedures may be subject to revision)

Observations

The juri of the curricular unit comprehends the lecturing team.