ENE235 Electromagnetism
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Jagath Sri Lal Senanayaka
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Renewable Energy, Bachelor's Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
FYS128 Physics and MA178 Mathematics 1 or similar
Course contents
Coulomb’s law, electric potential, Gauss’ law, dielectric media and capacitors, the electromagnetic forces between conductors, Ampere’s law, induction, Faraday’s law of induction and inductance. Electric and magnetic circuits.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion, the student should:
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be able to carry out basic calculations within electrostatics, magnetism and induction
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possess knowledge on electric and magnetic circuits
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be familiar with the physical principles behind electrical machines
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be able to visualize electromagnetic fields using software
Teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory experiments and exercises.
The workload is estimated to be 27 hours per credit for the average student.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
3 hours individual written exam. Grading by letters.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| ENE213 – Electrical Machines | 2 |
| ENE233 – Electrotechnical fundamentals | 2 |
| FYS121 – Physics - Renewable Energy | 1 |