Electromagnetism 2

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PHYS 2002
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Course ID
200517
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Gary Hill
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to extend the students understanding of electricity and magnetism introduced in Physics IA and Physics IB.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe and explain electromagnetic theories and laws, applying them to physical phenomena and electrical circuits
  • Solve problems involving electromagnetic phenomena using mathematical methods, including vector calculus where appropriate
  • Conduct experimental investigations into electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic systems, and document the investigations
  • Apply appropriate analysis techniques, including analyses of uncertainties, to draw conclusions from experimental work
  • Communicate results orally and in writing

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56139
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 80
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 2 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
6 Aug - 3 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
7 Aug - 4 Sep Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
16 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
18 Sep - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
24 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
16 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
Class number
Class number 56141
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 1 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 132/133
22 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 132/133
13 Oct - 13 Oct Tuesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 132/133
Class number
Class number 56140
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 3 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 132/133
24 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 132/133
15 Oct - 15 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 132/133
Class number
Class number 51049
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 3 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
17 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
17 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
Class number
Class number 51048
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 4 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
17 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
18 Sep - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
16 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
Class number
Class number 51047
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 2 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
16 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
17 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of MATHX202 Differential Equations/MATHX203 Multivariable Calculus/PHYS1001 Physics 1A/PHYS1002 Physics 1B

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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