PHSCS 220
Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
Physics and Astronomy
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Electricity and magnetism. Weekly lab.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Other Prerequisites
Phscs 121 or equivalent.
Recommended
It is highly recommended that Phscs 220 and Phscs 225 be taken concurrently
Note
For Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics Education majors, as well as Physics and Physics Education minors. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at https://is.byu.edu/catalog/PHSCS-220-M001.
Title
Electrostatics
Learning Outcome
Use Maxwell's equations to find electric and magnetic fields in symmetric arrangements of static charges and steady currents. Also find electric and magnetic fields by integrating over charge and current densities.
Title
Energy and Motion of Charged Particles
Learning Outcome
Solve problems and answer conceptual questions involving electromagnetic energy (potential), forces, and the motion of charged particles and dipoles.
Title
Electrical Circuits
Learning Outcome
Analyze simple direct current and alternating current circuits of resistors, inductors, capacitors and power supplies.
Title
Electrodynamics
Learning Outcome
Use Maxwell's equations to solve problems and answer conceptual questions with changing electric and magnetic fields, including induction and electromagnetic radiation.
