Physics II(ING117-A)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
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| ING117-A | Physics II | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Erden TUĞCU etugcu@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | Mustafa Berk BACAKSIZ mbacaksız@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Objective | The primary objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the universal laws of electromagnetic theory, through a holistic approach ranging from static charges to the dynamics of moving charges, and ultimately to electromagnetic waves. Building upon the modeling of electrostatic and magnetostatic principles with a solid mathematical foundation (vector analysis, surface and volume integrals), the course aims for an in-depth understanding of Maxwell's Equations, which summarize the dynamic interaction of electric and magnetic fields. This process, supported by interactive in-class problem-solving and the active learning (flipped classroom) methodology, aims to equip students with the competence (problem-solving formation) to apply abstract electromagnetic concepts to concrete engineering problems such as electric circuits, induction systems, and wave propagation. |
| Content |
-1. Electrostatics Concept of charge (Point, linear, surface, and volume charge distributions) Coulomb's Law Electric Field and electric field lines Electric Potential and potential energy Gauss's Law and applications to symmetric charge distributions Capacitance, Capacitors, and Dielectric materials 2. Magnetostatics Concept of magnetic field and magnetic force (Lorentz Force) Magnetic effect of current (Magnetic field of moving charges) Biot-Savart Law Ampere's Law and applications 3. Electrodynamics: Induction Concept of magnetic flux Faraday's Law of Induction Lenz's Law (Direction of induced current and conservation of energy) Motional emf Self-inductance and Mutual inductance Magnetic field energy 4. Electric Circuits: Direct Current (DC) Circuits Current, current density, and resistance (Ohm's Law) Electromotive force (emf) and voltage Kirchhoff's Laws (Junction and Loop rules) Thevenin and Norton theorems 5. Maxwell's Equations Displacement current and Ampere-Maxwell Law (Creation of magnetic field by a time-varying electric field) Integral and differential forms of Maxwell's equations: Gauss's Law for electricity Gauss's Law for magnetism (Absence of magnetic monopoles) Faraday's Law Ampere-Maxwell Law 6. Electromagnetic Waves Derivation of the electromagnetic wave equation from Maxwell's equations Properties of plane electromagnetic waves (Orthogonality of E and B fields to each other and to the direction of propagation) Relationship between the speed of light (c), electric permittivity (?_0), and magnetic permeability (µ_0 ) of free space Poynting Vector: Energy transport and momentum in electromagnetic waves Electromagnetic spectrum |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
• 1: Calculate the electric field and electrical potential for point and continuous charge distributions using Coulomb's and Gauss's laws. • 2: Determine the magnetic fields generated by moving charges and currents using Biot-Savart and Ampere's laws; analyze the magnetic forces (Lorentz force) acting on charges. • 3: Perform current, voltage, and equivalent resistance calculations in direct current (DC) circuits using Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's rules, and Thevenin/Norton theorems. • 4: Model electromagnetic induction phenomena using Faraday's and Lenz's laws, and determine the induced electromotive force (emf) in dynamic systems. • 5: Interpret Maxwell's equations in both integral and differential forms to summarize the dynamic interaction between electric and magnetic fields and the symmetry in nature. • 6: Derive the electromagnetic wave equation from Maxwell's equations; evaluate the propagation of waves in a vacuum and energy transport using the Poynting vector. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods |
In this course, the "Flipped Classroom" model and active learning strategies are implemented to maximize students' analytical thinking skills and translate theoretical knowledge into practice. • Flipped Classroom Implementation: Traditional theoretical knowledge transfer has been moved outside of class hours. Students are expected to come to class prepared by completing the reading materials and lecture notes shared on the learning management system (Moodle/Teams) before each session. • In-Class Active Learning: The classroom environment is no longer a space for passive listening; it is utilized as an "interactive laboratory/workshop" where previously studied topics (e.g., Maxwell's equations, complex circuit analysis) are discussed in depth and challenging engineering problems are solved. • Dynamic Digital Presentation: Classes are conducted using interactive digital whiteboard applications such as tablets and OpenBoard. The modeling of electric and magnetic field lines, three-dimensional vector analyses, and complex calculus derivations are built in real-time on the board in interaction with the students. • Peer Instruction: Through guiding in-class questions, students are encouraged to discuss concepts among themselves and arrive at the correct mathematical or physical model. • Real-World Engineering Modeling: Abstract electromagnetic laws are concretized with current examples taken directly from engineering applications, such as electric circuits, induction motors, and communication systems. |
| References |
Lecture Notes and Exercises Moodle / Teams Learning Management Systems - LMS |
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In-Term Studies
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| Total Workload / 25 | 0.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 0 | ||