GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION

ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY/FİZ401A

Course Title:	ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY
Credits	4	ECTS	6
Semester	7	Compulsory/Elective	Compulsory

COURSE INFO

-- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Turkish

-- NAME OF LECTURER(S)

Prof. Bilal GÜNEŞ

-- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)

http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/bgunes

-- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)

bgunes@gazi.edu.tr

-- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT

To know electromagnetism concepts.
To comprehend vector analysis.
To do coordinate transformation.
To do mathematical operations using gradient, divergence, curl and laplace operators and know their physical meanings.
To know gradient, divergence and curl theorems.
To proof gradient, divergence and curl theorems.
To solve electrical force, field, potential and potential energy problems.
To comprehend Poisson and Laplace equations.
To use special methods for determining electrical potential (image charge and separation of variables methods)to solve problems.
To comprehend Maxwell equations

-- MODE OF DELIVERY

The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.

-- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES

There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.

-- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.

--COURSE CONTENT
1. Week	Vector analysis
2. Week	Coordinate systems and transformations
3. Week	Gradient operator, Gradient theorem and physical applications
4. Week	Divergence operator, Divergence theorem and physical applications
5. Week	Curl operator, Curl theorem and physical applications
6. Week	Laplace operator and physical applications
7. Week	Theorem proof applications
8. Week	Midterm exam
9. Week	Electrical force, field, potential and potential energy problems
10. Week	Applications about electrical force, field, potential and potential energy problems
11. Week	Special methods for determining electrical potential: Image charge method Image charge method applications
12. Week	Poisson and Laplace equations Special methods for determining electrical potential: Separation of variables method
13. Week	Separation of variables method applications in all coordinate systems
14. Week	Separation of variables method applications in all coordinate systems Maxwell equations
15. Week
16. Week

-- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING

Electromagnetic Theory (Griffiths)

-- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise

-- WORK PLACEMENT(S)

None

-- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-terms	1	40
Assignment	0	0
Exercises	0	0
Projects	0	0
Practice	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60

-- WORKLOAD

Efficiency	Total Week Count	Weekly Duration (in hour)	Total Workload in Semester
Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week	14	4	56
Practising Hours of Course Per Week			0
Reading	12	2	24
Searching in Internet and Library	3	2	6
Designing and Applying Materials			0
Preparing Reports			0
Preparing Presentation			0
Presentation			0
Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term	8	4	32
Final and Studying for Final	8	4	32
Other			0
TOTAL WORKLOAD:			150
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25:			6
ECTS:			6

-- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

NO	PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the physics concepts, laws and theories by considering relationships between them.				X
2	Establish relationships between physics, philosophy, mathematics and other branches of science.					X
3	Design appropriate experiments and use laboratory materials in an effective manner.
4	Use scientific methods when solving physics problems.				X
5	Know the learning-teaching and the assessment-evaluation approaches.
6	Consider emerging needs of students depending on their individual differences to ensure active participation.
7	Develop appropriate strategies to reduce students’ learning difficulties and misconceptions.
8	Value continuity in personal and professional development and lifelong learning.
9	Develop a positive attitude and value towards his/her profession and environment.
10	Be sensitive towards national and universal significances given in the Basic Law of National Education.
11	Use appropriate technological learning environments and products at learning environment.
12	Use different, valid and reliable information sources in order to achieve scientific knowledge.			X
13	Analyze the relationships between physics, environment, society and technology.
14	Analyze the working principle of technological tools which are working according to the principles of the laws of physics.		X
15	Know how to use the different physics and physics education software and simulation programs.
16	Use information and communication skills effectively in the teaching process.
17	Be able to develop materials related to physics or use available materials by selecting the most appropriate ones.
18	Use appropriate teaching-learning and measurement-evaluation approaches at physical education.
19	Use laboratory approaches effectively and safely.
20	Follow secondary school physics curriculum effectively.

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