Advanced Fields in Physics I (PHYS2955)

Information valid for Semester 1, 2025

Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Mathematics & Physics School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Fortnight
3P/ 6 weeks: 2W:1T

Incompatible

PHYS2055, PHYS7155 (co-taught)

Prerequisite

PHYS1002 + (MATH1051 or MATH1071) + (MATH1052 or MATH1072)

Recommended companion

Assessment methods

Final Examination

Assignment Series

Laboratory Report

Course enquiries

Associate Professor Jacqui Romero (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)

Associate Professor Jacqui Romero (m.romero@uq.edu.au)

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

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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, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) External External Course Profile