Course Title: Electricity and Magnetism, Modern Physics and Mechanics
Type of Course: Compulsory, Theory, Non-departmental
Offered to: EEE
Pre-requisite Course(s): N/A
Electricity and magnetism: Electric charge and Coulomb's Law, Electric field, Concept of electric flux and the gauss's Law - some applications of gauss's Law, Gauss's Law in vector form, Electric potential, Relation between electric field and electric potential, Capacitance and dielectrics, Gradient, Laplace's and Poisson's equations, Current, Current density, Resistivity, The magnetic field, Ampere's Law, Biot-savart Law and their applications, Laws of electromagnetic induction- Maxwell's equations.
Modern Physics: Michelson-Morley's experiment, Galilean transformation, Special theory of relativity and its consequences; Quantum theory of radiation; Photo-electric effect, Compton effect, Wave particle duality, Interpretation of Bohr's postulates, Radioactive disintegration, Properties of nucleus, Nuclear reactions, Fission, Fusion, Chain reaction, Nuclear reactor.
Mechanics: Linear momentum of a particle, Linear momentum of a system of particles, Conservation of linear momentum, Some applications of the momentum principle; Angular momentum of a particle, Angular momentum of a system of particles, Kepler's Law of planetary motion, The Law of universal gravitation, The motion of planets and satellites, Introductory quantum mechanics; Wave function, Uncertainty principle, Postulates, Schrodinger time independent equation, Expectation value, Probability, Particle in a zero potential, Calculation of energy.
To develop logical and critical thinking with scientific knowledge of electricity & magnetism, modern physics and mechanics required for the students of electrical and electronic engineering.
To understand the different laws of physics associated with electricity & magnetism, modern physics and mechanics, and apply them to solve the real life problems.
Insert previous knowledge requirements: N/A
| CO No. | CO Statement | Corresponding PO(s)* | Domains and Taxonomy level(s)** | Delivery Method(s) and Activity(-ies) | Assessment Tool(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the end of the course, a student should be able to | |||||
| CO1 | Describe the basic laws of physics related to electricity & magnetism, modern physics and mechanics to express different phenomena in the physical world. | PO(a) | C1 | e.g., Lectures, Homework | e.g., Written exams; viva voce; presentation; assignment |
| CO2 | Explain the fundamental concepts and theories of electricity & magnetism, modern physics and mechanics applicable for different physical conditions. | PO(b) | C2 | e.g., Lectures, Homework | e.g., Written exams; viva voce; presentation; assignment |
| CO3 | Apply the relevant laws of physics to solve various mathematical problems and interpret the result and its consequences. | PO(c) | C3, C4 | e.g., Lectures, Homework | e.g., Written exams; viva voce; presentation; assignment |
Cognitive Domain Taxonomy Levels: C1 – Knowledge, C2 – Comprehension, C3 – Application, C4 – Analysis, C5 – Synthesis, C6 – Evaluation, Affective Domain Taxonomy Levels: A1: Receive; A2: Respond; A3: Value (demonstrate); A4: Organize; A5: Characterize; Psychomotor Domain Taxonomy Levels: P1: Perception; P2: Set; P3: Guided Response; P4: Mechanism; P5: Complex Overt Response; P6: Adaptation; P7: Organization
Program Outcomes (PO): PO(a) Engineering Knowledge, PO(b) Problem Analysis, PO(c) Design/development Solution, PO(d) Investigation,
PO(e) Modern tool usage, PO(f) The Engineer and Society, PO(g) Environment and sustainability, PO(h) Ethics, PO(i) Individual work and team work,
PO(j). Communication, PO(k) Project management and finance, PO(l) Life-long Learning
* For details of program outcome (PO) statements, please see the departmental website or course curriculum
| K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | K5 | K6 | K7 | K8 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P6 | P7 | A1 | A2 | A3 | A4 | A5 |
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| wk | Lecture Topics | Corresponding CO(s) |
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| 1 |
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CO1, CO2 |
| 2 | Flux - Gauss’ Law - Application of Gauss’ Law: Cylindrical, spherical and planar symmetry Michelson-Morley experiment, consequence of Michelson-Morley experiment Angular momentum of a particle, Angular momentum of a system of particles, Kepler's Law of planetary motion |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 3 | Electric potential energy and electric potential, Equipotential surface, Calculating potential from the field Derivation of Lorentz transformation equations, relativity of length, time and mass The Law of universal gravitation, The motion of planets and satellites |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 4 | Potential due to a point charge and a group of point charges, Potential due to continuous charge distribution, Conductors in electrostatic equilibrium Mass-Energy relation, relativistic addition of velocities, relativity of simultaneity Introductory quantum mechanics Wave function, Schrodinger equation |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 5 | Capacitance - Capacitors in series and in parallel - Energy stored in an electric field - Capacitors with dielectric Class Test (Modern Physics) Postulates of quantum mechanics, probability density, normalization of wave function, mathematical problem |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 6 | Class Test (Electricity and Magnetism) Theory of light, Planck's quantum theory, photo-electric effect, characteristics (laws) of photoelectric emission Mathematical Problem on Normalization of wave function |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 7 | Electric current, resistance and Ohm’s law - Resistors in series and parallel - Power in electric circuits - Kirchhoff’s laws and solving circuits - RC circuits Failure of wave theory of light to explain photoelectric effect, Einstein photoelectric equation, determination of Planck's constant, light-matter interaction, applications of photo-electric effect Expectation values, quantum mechanical operator, mathematical problem |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 8 | Magnetic fields, Hall effect, Biot-savart law, torque on a current loop, magnetic dipole moment Compton effect, Compton theory, Wave particle duality/de-Broglie hypothesis, Determination of de-Broglie wavelength Time independent Schrodinger equation, stationary states |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 9 | Magnetic field due to a current, force between two parallel currents, ampere’s law, solenoid Limitation of Rutherford’s atom model, postulates of the Bohr atomic model, limitation of Bohr’s atom model, de-Broglie atom model Class Test (Quantum Mechanics) |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 10 | Faraday’s law of induction, Lenz’s law, induction and energy transfer, induced electric field Properties of nucleus: static nuclear properties and dynamic properties, mass defect, binding energy, binding energy per nucleon, nuclear force Properties of stationary states and mathematical problem |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 11 | Inductors and inductance, self-induction, energy stored in a magnetic field, mutual induction, LR circuit Nuclear chain reactions, Different condition for nuclear chain reactions, Nuclear fission, Nuclear fusion, Little Boy: A gun-type bomb, Fat Man: Implosion-type bomb Particle in an infinite square well potential: wave function and energy |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 12 | Magnetic properties of matter, types of magnetic materials, application of magnetic materials Nuclear power reactor, different parts of nuclear fission reactor, types of fission reactor, nuclear fusion reactor, types of fusion reactor Mathematical problem on infinite square well potential |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 13 | Hysteresis curve; electromagnetic oscillation: L-C oscillations and its analogy to simple harmonic motion. Difficulties against using nuclear fusion, nuclear models, the liquid drop model, semi-empirical mass formula Particle in a zero potential: wave function and energy |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
| 14 | Mathematical problems related to magnetic field and magnetism The shell model, radioactivity, radioactive transformation, decay law, average life period of a radioelement Mathematical problems related to zero potential |
CO1, CO2, CO3 |
Class Participation: Class participation and attendance will be recorded in every class.
Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment any of the activities such as quizzes, assignment, presentation, etc. The scheme of the continuous assessment for the course will be declared on the first day of classes.
Final Examination: A comprehensive term final examination will be held at the end of the Term following the guideline of academic Council.
Class Participation 10%
Continuous Assessment 20%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Fundamentals of Physics (10th Edition), D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker
Concepts of Modern Physics (6th edition); A. Beiser.
Quantum Mechanics, (2nd Edition), David J. Griffith
Physics for Engineers -Part-2; Giasuddin Ahmad