Electromagnetism
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ENGFF051 | Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences | 0 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- ENGFF051
- School
- Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module will provide the basic knowledge of electricity and magnetism required for entry into the first year of degree courses in the Faculties of Science and Engineering.
Reassessment is a single exam weighted at 100%
Target Students
Only available for students studying Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Assessment
- 30% Coursework: Continuous assessment with ExamSys or similar online submission
- 20% Exam 1 (2-hour): Mid-term written exam 50 marks, January
- 50% Exam 2 (3-hour): Final Written Exam, 100 marks
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to develop the student awareness of and ability to solve problems in the field of electricity & magnetism including dc and ac circuits.To prepare students for future studies involving the study of electricity and magnetism.Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to solve set problems and demonstrate an understanding of electric current, charge, resistance (including internal resistance), energy and power.
Students will perform calculations by applying Kirchoff's Laws.
Students will be able to explain circuits involving capacitors and calculate time constants, and charge, current and voltage across capacitors.
Students will describe the nature of and effects of electric and magnetic fields and perform calculations involving the motion of charged particles in fields.
Students will explain how generators and motors work and describe rectification.
Students will compare resistance and impedance, and explain how RL and LCR circuits behave through performing calculations.
The student will demonstrate their ability to analyse and evaluate data relating to DC and AC circuits.