Physics 431: Electromagnetism
Course Goal
To provide a thorough introductory understanding of the concepts and principles of electromagnetism and to develop a working understanding of the subject through problem solving.
Prerequisites
Theoretical Physics II (PHYS 316).
Text
Electrodynamics by Griffiths (3rd Edition). I will be using this text for the first time during the Fall 199 semester. The course outline will be updated closer to the start of the semester.
Grading
Electromagnetism is a central subject of physics with a long and well-developed history.
Many of the important concepts and techniques of the subject involve being able to
solve complex problems, a capacity that cannot be adequately tested in conventional
exams. For this reason the homework is a very important part of this course. You
must get at least 10% (of the 30% assigned) of the homework points to pass the class.
This stipulation is to ensure that you make a serious effort at all of the assignments,
and that you seek help when you are having difficulties. The lowest 5% of individual
homework problem scores will be neglected in calculating the final homework grade.
The three tests will be 50 minute in-class affairs over the material covered since
the last test.
The final exam is comprehensive over the material covered in class and in the homework.
Send me an email at wroberts@mtsu.edu
Contact Information
Dr. W. M. Robertson
MTSU Box X-116
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Ph. (615) 898-5837