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PHY-10036 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

PHY-10036 - Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
Coordinator: Juliana Maria Abreu Da Silva Morbec Tel: +44 1782 7 33329
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

Electricity, magnetism and wave-like phenomena are foundational topics in the study of physics. Beginning with fundamental physical laws you will learn how to describe ideal cases and then apply your knowledge to diverse real-world devices, scenarios and engineering problems that involve electric charges, magnetic fields and oscillating systems, culminating in the analysis of alternating currents, resonance and the essential properties of waves in light, sound and other media.

Aims
To introduce and develop an understanding of the basic properties and applications of electric fields, magnetic fields, electric circuits, and wave theory, which underpin many key topics in physics. Additionally, to develop transferable problem solving, mathematical and analytical skills, which are essential for practicing physicists and astrophysicists.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/phy-10036/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Recall and describe basic concepts of electric and magnetic fields, electric circuits, and wave theory, and their connection to other areas of physics and astrophysics.: 1,2
Formulate and tackle problems related to electricity, magnetism and waves, applying fundamental mathematical techniques.: 1,2
Interpret results related to electricity, magnetism, and waves, and connect them to real-world phenomena.: 1,2

Study hours

Active Learning hours:
24 hours of lectures/seminars
24 hours of tutorials/practical sessions
Independent Learning hours:
2.5-hour exam
30 hours working on problem-solving exercises
69.5 hours private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 60%
Unseen written examination
A 2.5-hour exam worth 100 marks, consisting of a set of short questions with no degree of choice, to take place at the end of the semester.

2: Problem Sheets weighted 40%
Assessed Problem Sheets
A selection of in-class and independent-study tasks and activities, designed to develop and apply the concepts in the module and to develop proficiency in solving problems; equivalent to approximately 2000 words combined.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025