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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism SpecializationRice University

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This course serves as an introduction to the physics of electricity and magnetism.  Upon completion, learners will have an understanding of how the forces between electric charges are described by fields, and how these fields are related to electrical circuits. They will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus.  The course follows the typical progression of topics of a first-semester university physics course:  charges, electric forces, electric fields potential, magnetic fields, currents, magnetic moments, electromagnetic induction, and circuits.  Each module contains reading links to a free textbook, complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems.  Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam.  This comprehensive course series is similar in detail and rigor to what is taught on-campus.  It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses, or more advanced courses in physics.

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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

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A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry, as well as prior courses in the series.

Approx. 21 hours to complete

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Electronic Circuits
Physics
Force Fields
Problem Solving
Electrical Engineering

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Intermediate Level

A solid familiarity with algebra and trigonometry, as well as prior courses in the series.

Approx. 21 hours to complete

English

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Jason Hafner

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Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

10 hours to complete

Electric Potential & Capacitors

10 hours to complete

25 videos (Total 148 min), 7 readings, 13 quizzes

25 videos

Potential Energy Reminder5mA Mechanical/Electrical Analogy4mDefinition of Electric Potential3mPotential Energy of a Point Charge, Away5mPotential Energy of a Point Charge, Toward4mCompare the Paths2mFrom Potential Energy to Just Plain Potential1mPotential of a Point Charge Set Up4mPotential of a Point Charge Solution1mAbsolute Potential and Potential Difference7mContinua Potential - Line (1D)9mContinua Potential - Disk (2D)8mContinua Potential - Sphere (3D)10mEquipotential Surface7mA Beautiful Mind5mCalculate Field from Potential4mEnergy of a Charge Assembly11mPotential In and On a Conductor5mDefining the Capacitor6mParallel Plate Capacitance10mField in a Capacitor8mCapacitor Energy4mCapacitor with a Dielectric4mDielectric Demonstration8mTop Ten List2m

7 readings

Welcome!10mGrading Philosophy and Advice10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

13 practice exercises

Electron's Energy2hElectrostatic Atom2mCharge Square2mYour Origin Your Choice2mPotential Near a Charged Plane2mEquipotential Geometry2mEquipotentials and Fields2mEnergy to Assemble Charges2mTwo Metallic Spheres2mPermittivity2mCapacitor Energy2mCapacitor Potential2mElectric Potential Homework4h

Week2

Week 2

8 hours to complete

Circuits

8 hours to complete

29 videos (Total 142 min), 6 readings, 11 quizzes

29 videos

Defining the Battery6mWhy Charges Move4mSimple Definition3mCharge Carriers3mMicroscopic Model6mOhm's Law Statement4mResistance3mResistivity4mDrift Velocity7mConductivity5mHeat Dissipation5mDefinitions, Symbols, and Bread Boards7mCharge Carrier Around the Circuit4mMicroscopic4mPower Dissipation6mDC Circuit Basics and Real Batteries6mSimple Circuit Demo4mResistors in Series3mResistors in Parallel4mResistor Networks3mJunction Loop4mLoop Rule5mComplicated Circuits5mCircuits Described by a Differential Equation6mFinding the Solution4mTime Dependence4mTime Constant3mDischarge5mTop Ten List1m

6 readings

University Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10mUniversity Physics10m

11 practice exercises

Car Battery2mCurrent in Wires2mTwo Wires2mA Conical Resistor2mExploding Wires?2mI-V Curve2mSimple Circuit2mNEW: Which has highest resistance?2mLoop Problems2mRC Circuit Energy2mCircuits Homework4h

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Exam

4 hours to complete

1 video (Total 2 min)

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About the Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

This specialization is for learners who are interested in first-year, university-level physics. Through four courses, you will gain a foundation in electromagnetism and circuits including charge, forces, fields, potentials, induction, current flow and circuit elements. With 100 brief lectures and over 100 problems, this comprehensive specialization is similar in detail and rigor to what is taught in on-campus courses. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses, or more advanced studies.

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