This course is part of the Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Jason Hafner

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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism SpecializationRice University

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This course serves as an introduction to the physics of electricity and magnetism.  Upon completion, learners will have an understanding of how the forces between electric charges are described by fields, and how these fields are related to electrical circuits. They will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus.  The course follows the typical progression of topics of a first-semester university physics course:  charges, electric forces, electric fields potential, magnetic fields, currents, magnetic moments, electromagnetic induction, and circuits.  Each module contains reading links to a free textbook, complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems.  Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam.  This comprehensive course series is similar in detail and rigor to what is taught on-campus.  It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses, or more advanced courses in physics.

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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

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A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry, as well as prior courses in the series.

Approx. 18 hours to complete

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Electronic Circuits
Physics
Force Fields
Problem Solving
Electrical Engineering

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Course 4 of 4 in the

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Intermediate Level

A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry, as well as prior courses in the series.

Approx. 18 hours to complete

English

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Jason Hafner

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Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

7 hours to complete

AC Circuits

7 hours to complete

27 videos (Total 113 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes

27 videos

Faraday's Law in a Circuit5mDefining the Inductance4mCalculating Inductance from Solenoid Geometry4mYou Can't Apply Kirchhoff's Loop Rule to a Circuit with an Inductor!3mFaraday's Law is the Correct Approach for a Circuit with an Inductor!7mA Differential Equation for the LR Circuit6mThe LR Circuit Solution4mDiscombobulating the LR Circuit4mSetting up the Differential Equation for an LC Circuit5mFinding a Solution to the LC Circuit2mTesting Another LC Circuit Solution1mTesting Yet Another LC Circuit Solution3mOscillating Solutions for an LC Circuit2mApplying Initial Conditions3mApplying Initial Conditions Again4mThe Differential Equation for the RLC Circuit4mDamped Charge Oscillations in the RLC Circuit4mRegimes of Damping of the RLC Circuit4mThe Value of Average Values8mAC Driven Resistor4mAC Driven Capacitor3mCapacitive Reactance3mAC Driven Inductor3mInductive Reactance2mThe RLC Response and Impedance4mCurrent in Each Element2mRLC Resonance3m

6 readings

University Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

5 practice exercises

Filling an Inductor2mCircuit Quandry2mWhat is Zero?2mOn Resonance2mAC Circuits Homework4h

Week2

Week 2

7 hours to complete

Maxwell and Matter

7 hours to complete

38 videos (Total 173 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

38 videos

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus3mThe Derivative of a Scalar Field6mFundamental Theorem of the Gradient3mThe Divergence of a Vector Field6mThe Divergence Theorem4mGauss's Law9mGauss's Law for Magnetism35sThe Curl of a Vector Field3mCurl Examples10mStokes' Theorem1mFaraday's Law4mAmpere's Law7mAmpere-Maxwell Law4mA Dielectric in an E-Field2mThe Polarization Field4mBound Surface Charge6mThe Dielectric Constant4mVolume Bound Charge (really!)6mThe Displacement Field7mHow to Use the D3mE and P from D2mA Disappointing Approach3mFinish the Solution1mMagnetism Introduction4mOrbital Current Loops6mSpin Current Loops4mParamagnetism1mDiamagnetism4mFerromagnetism4mDerivative of Faraday2mSecond Derivatives4mGradient of Divergence2mCurl of the Curl5mThe Vector Laplacian is Leftover Garbage6mElectromagnetic Wave Equation4mSpark Gap Equation2mThe Electromagnetic Spectrum6mThe Finale1m

1 reading

University Physics10m

1 practice exercise

Maxwell and Matter Homework4h

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Exam

4 hours to complete

About the Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

This specialization is for learners who are interested in first-year, university-level physics. Through four courses, you will gain a foundation in electromagnetism and circuits including charge, forces, fields, potentials, induction, current flow and circuit elements. With 100 brief lectures and over 100 problems, this comprehensive specialization is similar in detail and rigor to what is taught in on-campus courses. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses, or more advanced studies.

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