PHYS 340 - Electricity and Magnetism

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

A rigorous treatment of classical electromagnetic theory. Beginning with a review of the calculus of vector fields, these tools are applied to the study of electric and magnetic phenomena. Static electric and magnetic fields are treated, including their interactions with matter. Dynamical effects, including radiation, are derived from the synthesis of Maxwell's Equations. Prerequisite: PHYS 330. MATH 307 should be taken simultaneously if not taken in a prior year. Four hours of lecture and tutorial each week. Four hours. Ms. Woolard.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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