Fields in Physics I (PHYS2055)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3P/ 6 weeks: 2W:1P
Prerequisite
PHYS1002 + (MATH1051 or MATH1071) + (MATH1052 or MATH1072)
Recommended companion
MATH2001 or MATH2901
Assessment methods
Examinations, assignments, and laboratory work
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Jacqui Romero ()
Assoc Prof Jacqui Romero
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | 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.