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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Electrodynamics FIZ505 Compulsory Master's degree 1 Fall 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Elif KAÇAR
Associate Prof. Dr. Jale YILMAZKAYA SÜNGÜ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Derive the Maxwell equations
2) Define the scalar and vector potentials
3) Derive the the wave equation and special solutions with the Green functions
4) Explain the reflection and refraction
5) Explain the polarisations

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Learning Outcomes
1 High No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
2 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation High No relation No relation No relation
3 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation High No relation No relation
4 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation Low
5 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Electromagnetic theory

Course Contents

This course equips candidates with profound knowledge on maxwell equations, electrostatic ve magnetostatic, energy and momentum of electromagnetic field, scalar and vector potentials, electromagnetic wave equation and its solutions, specific solutions by green functions method, magnetic dipol, electromagnetic waves in dielectric media, electromagnetic waves in conductive media, transition conditions, reflection and refraction in dielectric media, reflection and refraction in conductive media, dipole radiation.

Weekly Schedule

1) Maxwell equations
2) Electrostatic
3) Magnetostatic
4) Energy and momentum of elektromagnetic field
5) Scalar and vector potentials
6) Electromagnetic wave equation and its solutions
7) Specific solutions by Green functions method
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Magnetic Dipole
10) Electromagnetic waves in dielectric media
11) Electromagnetic waves in conductive media
12) Transition conditions
13) Reflection and refraction in dielectric media
14) Reflection and refraction in conductive media
15) Dipole radiation
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Elektromagnetik Teori - David J. Griffiths - Türkçe Çeviri Bekir Karaoğlu
2- Classical Electrodynamics - J.D. Jackson - Türkçe Çeviri

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required