Advanced Fields in Physics I (PHYS2955)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2W; 1T; <3P
Incompatible
PHYS2055, PHYS7155
Prerequisite
PHYS1002 + MATH1051 or MATH1071
Recommended prerequisite
MATH1052 or MATH1072
Assessment methods
Final Examination 50%
Assignment Series 30%
Laboratory Report 20%
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Ian McCulloch (ianmcc@physics.uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Introduction to field theory in physics. Topics include an overview of classical field theories, the mathematical description of field theories, and a detailed coverage of classical electromagnetism, including Maxwell's equations, and optics. This course is the Advanced Science version of PHYS2055.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
