| Program / Major | mDP | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Software Course | DP-1・3・1 | 自然科学、情報技術に関する基礎的知識を理解し、利用できる。 |
The purpose of this course is to provide an introductory understanding of electricity, magnetism, and light in a unified manner
based on Maxwell’s equations. Students are expected to acquire the basic ability to describe electromagnetic phenomena qualitatively
and quantitatively, and to apply fundamental laws and equations to simple problems in electromagnetism.
This is an introductory course on electricity and magnetism. In this course, the physical phenomena of electricity, magnetism,
and light are explained in a unified manner based on Maxwell’s equations. Since this is an introductory course, the integral
form of Maxwell’s equations is mainly used. The class is conducted in English. It is mainly offered face-to-face, but online
participation or on-demand materials may also be used when necessary. In such cases, students will be informed in advance.
注意：
このシラバスは「電磁気学」の英語科目に相当するものです．日本語科目の「電磁気学」ではありません．
注意：
このシラバスは「電磁気学」の英語科目に相当するものです．日本語科目の「電磁気学」ではありません．
- Understand the concept of electromagnetic fields from both qualitative and quantitative points of view.
- Understand Maxwell’s equations and be able to apply them to fundamental problems in electromagnetism.
- Understand the force acting on a charged particle in electromagnetic fields and be able to analyze its motion in simple cases.
| Assignments in class | Midterm examination | Final examination | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 15% | 10% | 35% |
| 2. | 10% | 10% | 15% | 35% |
| 3. | 10% | 5% | 15% | 30% |
| Total. | 30% | 30% | 40% | - |
Assignments in class 30%, midterm examination 30%, and final examination 40% will be used for the overall evaluation. Assignments
in class will be evaluated through short exercises, quizzes, or reports related to each class. The midterm and final examinations
will evaluate students’ understanding of the basic concepts covered in class and their ability to solve problems in electromagnetism
appropriately by using those concepts.
A total score of 60% or higher is required to receive credit. A score of 60% means that the student understands the basic contents covered in the course and is able to solve fundamental problems related to electric fields, magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, and the motion of charged particles in electromagnetic fields.
A total score of 60% or higher is required to receive credit. A score of 60% means that the student understands the basic contents covered in the course and is able to solve fundamental problems related to electric fields, magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, and the motion of charged particles in electromagnetic fields.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | - Introduction to the course - What is electromagnetism? - Electric charge and Coulomb’s law |
Review the definitions of electric charge and force. Solve basic problems on Coulomb’s law. | 190minutes |
| 2. | - Electric field - Electric field lines - Superposition principle |
Review the concept of electric field. Solve basic problems on electric fields of point charges. | 190minutes |
| 3. | - Electric flux - Gauss’s law - Applications of Gauss’s law |
Review electric flux and Gauss’s law. Solve basic problems using Gauss’s law. | 190minutes |
| 4. | - Electric potential - Potential difference - Relation between electric field and potential |
Review electric potential and its relation to electric field. Solve basic problems on potential. | 190minutes |
| 5. | - Capacitors - Dielectrics - Energy stored in electric fields |
Review capacitance and dielectric materials. Solve basic problems on capacitors. | 190minutes |
| 6. | - Electric current - Resistance - Ohm’s law |
Review current, resistance, and Ohm’s law. Solve basic circuit problems. | 190minutes |
| 7. | - Direct-current circuits - Kirchhoff’s rules - Review for midterm examination |
Review the contents of Classes 1 to 7. Solve basic problems on DC circuits. | 190minutes |
| 8. | - Midterm examination - Review of the examination |
Study for the examination. Review the problems after the midterm examination. | 190minutes |
| 9. | - Magnetic field - Magnetic force - Motion of charged particles in magnetic fields |
Review magnetic fields and magnetic force. Solve basic problems on charged particle motion. | 190minutes |
| 10. | - Sources of magnetic field - Biot-Savart law - Maxwell-Ampère’s law |
Review the laws describing magnetic fields produced by currents. Solve basic problems using Biot-Savart law and Ampère’s law. | 190minutes |
| 11. | - Electromagnetic induction - Faraday’s law - Lenz’s law |
Review electromagnetic induction. Solve basic problems on Faraday’s law and Lenz’s law. | 190minutes |
| 12. | - Electromagnetic waves - Light as an electromagnetic wave - Review for final examination |
Review Maxwell’s equations in integral form. Summarize the physical meaning of each equation. | 190minutes |
| 13. | - Electromagnetic waves - Light as an electromagnetic wave - Review for final examination |
Solve basic problems on electromagnetic waves. | 190minutes |
| 14. | - Final examination - Review of the examination |
Study for the final examination. Review the contents of the course after the examination. | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class | - Questions during class will be handled in the classroom for face-to-face sessions and via Teams for online sessions. - Feedback outside class will be provided regularly through Teams. Please check Teams notifications when they arrive. |
No required textbook is specified for this course. Lecture notes and other materials will be provided by the lecturer. As
reference books, students may consult David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th ed., Cambridge University Press.
For more advanced study, J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, 3rd ed., Wiley, may also be consulted.
Even students who have not studied high school physics can pass this course if they have sufficient mathematical background
and review the material carefully. However, the course will be easier to understand if students read a high school physics
textbook or reference book in advance.
- Questions and consultations are accepted at any time by e-mail or via the designated online form.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
- Non-social and professional independence development course
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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