Course Catalogue

Physics II (UESTC) UESTCHN2008

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Engineering
  • Credits: 14
  • Level: Level 2 (SCQF level 8)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course describes the fundamental physical principles involved in Electromagnetics (including electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetic induction and an introduction to Maxwell's equations) , Special Theory of Relativity (including relativistic space-time, velocity transformation and relativistic dynamics) and an introduction to Quantum Physics (including the photoelectric effect, Bohr model, wave particle duality, Schrödinger equation and atomic spectra).

Timetable

Course will be delivered continuously in the traditional manner at UESTCHN.

Requirements of Entry

Mandatory Entry Requirements

None

Recommended Entry Requirements

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Assessment

25% homework coursework, 75% closed-book final exam (2 hours)

Main Assessment In: December

Course Aims

This course aims to introduce the fundamental physical principles involved in Electromagnetics (including electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetic induction and an introduction to Maxwell's equations) , Special Theory of Relativity and an introduction to Quantum Physics, then develop in students a solid foundation and the ability of problem solving in these areas.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Define the concepts of electric fields, electric flux, electric potential and electric current. Apply the principles of electrostatics to solve problems in physical systems including conductors, dielectrics and capacitors in electrostatic equilibrium, calculate the capacitances and stored energies.

■ Apply Biot-Savart Law, Ampère's circuital theorem to calculate magnetic fields, magnetic forces and magnetic torque. Realize the similarity and difference between electric and magnetic rules.

■ Use Faraday's Law to solve electromagnetic induction, understand the concept of induced electric field and displacement current. State Maxwell's equations and describe the basic properties of electromagnetic waves. Compare and evaluate different types of electric devices.

■ Describe fundamental results arising from special theory of relativity, including time dilation, length contraction, relativistic mass, kinetic energy and relativistic momentum-energy transformation. Understand and evaluate the application of nuclear energy.

■ Comprehend important concepts in quantum physics, explain typical experimental results, analyse and calculate quantum systems by using wave-particle duality, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Schrödinger equation, the rules of quantum numbers and atomic spectra.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions