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FIZ3024Electromagnetic Theory - II3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Engin TIRAŞOĞLU
Co-LecturerAcademic staff
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
tTo provide a clear and logical presentation of the fundamental principles of electromagnetic theory and to enable students to learn the basic concepts, theorems, and solution techniques related to electromagnetic waves.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Understands the fundamental theoretical knowledge specific to the field of electromagnetism.1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 2 : The learned knowledge and skills can be used to solve problems using mathematical methods.1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 3 : Ability to use Maxwell's equations at a basic level and apply them to wave-matter interaction.1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 4 : Solution of the wave equation in a free medium1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 5 : Special Relativity and the fundamental concepts of classical electromagnetic theory.1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
LO - 6 : The meaning of the concept of relativity in electromagnetic theory.1 - 2 - 3 - 61,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Maxwell's Equations, Maxwell's equations and applications, Charge, Energy and Momentum in Electrodynamics, Electromagnetic Waves, Potentials and Fields in Electromagnetic Theory, Electromagnetic Radiation, Relativistic Electrodynamics.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Maxwell's Equations
 Week 2Maxwell's Equations and their applications
 Week 3Conservation Laws of Charge and Energy
 Week 4Conservation Laws Momentum
 Week 5Electromagnetic waves, wave equation
 Week 6Electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves in a dielectric medium.
 Week 7Electromagnetic waves are electromagnetic waves in a conductive medium.
 Week 8Electromagnetic Waves, Absorption and Dispersion
 Week 9Mid-term Exam
 Week 10Potentials and Fields in Electromagnetic Theory
 Week 11Electromagnetic radiation, dipole radiation.
 Week 12Electromagnetic radiation, radiation from a point charge.
 Week 13Relativistic Electrodynamics, Special Theory of Relativity
 Week 14Relativistic Electrodynamics, Relativistic Mechanics
 Week 15Relativistic Electrodynamics, Relativistic Mechanics
 Week 16Final Exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Elektromanyetik Teori, D. J. Griffiths, 3rd Edition:Gazi Kitapevi, Çeviri: Basri Ünal, 2003.
2Griffiths, D. J. Çeviri: Karaoğlu, B. (1996). Elektromagnetik teori. İstanbul: Bilgi Tek Yayınları
 
Recommended Reading
1Greiner, Walter. 1998; Classical Electrodynamics, Springer
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 07/04/2026 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 02/06/2026 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 3 2 6
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 3 2 6
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load100