Rice University
Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization
Rice University

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Understand Electricity, Magnetism and Circuits. This specialization is equivalent to a one semester calculus-based introductory electromagnetism course, and will prepare you well for further coursework or independent study in science or engineering.

Jason Hafner

Instructor: Jason Hafner

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(89 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 months
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to describe electric and magnetic the forces between charges.

  • How to think of force interactions as fields.

  • A basic understanding of DC and AC circuits.

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Specialization - 4 course series

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Course 221 hours4.8 (28 ratings)

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Course 325 hours4.8 (20 ratings)

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Category: Force Fields
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Course 418 hours4.9 (29 ratings)

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Category: Force Fields
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Category: Physics
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Category: Electrical Engineering

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Rice University
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