PHSCS 220

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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

Physics and Astronomy College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

Electricity and magnetism. Weekly lab.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Min

3

Fixed/Max

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.

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Electrical Circuits

Learning Outcome

Analyze simple direct current and alternating current circuits of resistors, inductors, capacitors and power supplies.

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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.