Electromagnetism I: Statics

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(Formerly A PHY 340) Electrostatics and magnetostatics in vacuum and in materials. The mathematics of vector fields will be introduced, including a review of vector calculus. Potential formulations of the electrostatic and magnetostatic fields will be introduced. Methods for solving boundary value problems will be practiced including separation of variables and orthogonal function expansions and multipole expansions. Prerequisite(s): A PHY 235 with a grade of C or better; A PHY 240 with a grade of C or better; and A PHY 250; or permission of Department Chair. Offered fall semester only.