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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Physics 4B


COURSE DESCRIPTION
4B Electricity Magnetism Units: 4.00
 
Prerequisite(s): PHY 4A: Mechanics MAT 1B: Calculus II
Electrostatics, conductors and currents, electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, and waves and oscillations. 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
The study of the mathematical law describing the electromagnetic interactions between bodies.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Determine the magnitude and direction of the electric field and
      force due to a charge distribution using the prnciples of
      superpoition and vector addition.

2.   Determine torque and potential energy of electric dipole systems.

3.   Utilize Gauss's Law to calculate electric flux and to determine
      electric fields for highly symmetrical geometries.

4.   Determine the scalar electric potential using the principles of
      superposition and Faraday's Law and apply this concept to
      conservation of energy.

5.   Define capacitance and it's properties. Analyze capacitive circuits to
      determine their charge, voltage, energy and electric fields.

6.   Define current, resistance and electromotive force. Utilize
      Kirchhoff's rules for DC circuits. Derive the RC circuit equations.

7.   Demonstrate proficiency in the use of multimeter, oscilloscope,
      waveform generator and power supply.

8.   Determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field using
      the principles of superposition and vector addition. Determine the
      Lorentz force on charges and current carrying wires in magnetic and
      electric fields. Analyze torque and potential energy of magnetic
      dipole systems.

9.   Obtain expressions for the magnetic field utilizing Ampere's law.

10. Utilize Farady's law to calculate induced and motional. Determine
      the direction of current using Lenz's law. Explain the electic motor
      and generator.

11. Determine the inductance of a circuit element. Analyze inductive
      circuits.

12. Define and determine the impedance of an AC circuit and
      determine the current voltage phase relationships.

13. State Maxwell's equations and demonstrate that a light wave is a
      soluton to Maxwell's equations.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Electric Charge and Electric Fields
  2. Gauss' Law
  3. Electric Potential
  4. Capacitance and Dielectrics
  5. Current, Resistance and EMF
  6. Direct Current Circuits
  7. Magnetic Fields and Forces
  8. Sources of Magnetic Fields
  9. Electromagnetic Induction
  10. Inductance
  11. Alternating Current
  12. Electromagnetic Waves
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class lectures
  • Discussions
  • Class Exercises
  • Cooperative learning tasks
  • Laboratory exercises
  • Problem sets
  • Demonstations
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Presentations / performance
  • Quizzes / examinations
  • Written assignments
  • Participation and regular attendance
  • Laboratory projects / performance
  • Final examination
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Young, Freedman. University Physics. 9 ed. any: Addison Wesley, 1996.
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