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Course Specifications
Salman bin Abdul Aziz University
College of Science and Humanitarian Studies at Al-Kharj
Department of Physics
Electromagnetism I
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(PHYS 2210)
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Course Specifications
Institution:
Date of Report:
Salman bin Abdul Aziz University
1/2014 G
College/Department: College of Science and Humanitarian Studies/Department of
Physics
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code:
Electromagnetism 1
(PHYS 2210)
2. Credit hours: 3hr, 3(3,1,0).
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered: Physics Program
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
4. Name of faculty member re sponsible for the course: Prof. Dr. T. Fahmy
5. Level/year at which this course is offered: 3rd Level/1434-1435 H (2013-2014 G)
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): PHYS 1010
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None
8. Location if not on main campus:
9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
√
What percentage?
85 %
b. Blended (traditional and online)
What percentage?
5%
c. E-learning
What percentage?
----
d. Correspondence
What percentage?
----
What percentage?
10 %
a. Traditional classroom
f. Other
√
Comments:
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B. Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
The main purpose for this course to the students can be summarized as follow:
 The student should understand and know the scientific background of electric
charges, electric forces and electric field.
 The student should differentiate between the connection in series and in parallel
of capacitors and resistors.
 The student should know the application of charging and discharging circuits.
 The student should understand the relationships between magnetic induction and
magnetic field strength.
 The student should know the form of Ampere and Faraday’s Law.

The student should develop the ability to solve problems and think critically by
applying their acquired knowledge of electromagnetism various problems.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being
implemented. (e.g., increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in
content as a result of new research in the field)
 Teaching material in power point is available to students.
 Increased use of electronic based reference material.
 Some of the topics are planned to be added to related modules.

Tutorial.

Internet search.
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C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the
Bulletin or handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be Covered
List of Topics
THE
ELECTRIC
No. of
Weeks
FIELD
AND
Contact
Hours
POTENTIAL
IFFERENCE:
4
20
2
10
4
20
4
20






Electric charge, electric force – Coulomb’s law.
Electric field.
Analysis of electric force.
Gauss’s law and its applications.
The Potential Energy (U) and Potential Difference (V).
Electric Potential and Potential Energy due to Point
Charge.
 Motion of charged particle.
CAPACITORS:
 Capacitors in series.
 Capacitors in parallel.
 Energy of a charged capacitor.
 Dielectric materials and dielectric constant.
 The relation between the induced charge and dielectric
constant.
RESISTORS:
 Electric current and Ohm’s law
 Resistors in series.
 Resistors in parallel.
 Electrical energy and thermal energy.
 The Electromotive Force and Internal Resistance
 Kirchhoff’s Laws and its applications.
 Charging and Discharging Processes in RC Circuits.
MAGNETIC FORCE:
 Magnetic flux and magnetic field strength.
 Biot-Savart’s law and its applications.
 Ampere’s law and its applications.
 Faraday’s law and its applications.
 The magnetic properties and magnetic materials.
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2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Contact
Hours
Credit
Lecture
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
42
14
---
28
---
84
14
14
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. 1 hour
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with
Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
Course Learning Outcomes, Assessment Methods, and Teaching Strategy work together
and are aligned. They are joined together as one, coherent, unity that collectively
articulate a consistent agreement between student learning, assessment, and teaching.
The National Qualification Framework provides five learning domains. Course learning
outcomes are required. Normally a course has should not exceed eight learning outcomes
which align with one or more of the five learning domains. Some courses have one or
more program learning outcomes integrated into the course learning outcomes to
demonstrate program learning outcome alignment. The program learning outcome matrix
map identifies which program learning outcomes are incorporated into specific courses.
On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.
First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the
appropriate learning domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting
teaching strategies that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning
outcomes. Third, insert appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and
evaluate the learning outcome. Each course learning outcomes, assessment method, and
teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and flow together as an integrated learning and
teaching process. Fourth, if any program learning outcomes are included in the course
learning outcomes, place the @ symbol next to it.
Every course is not required to include learning outcomes from each domain.
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NQF Learning Domains
Course Teaching
And Course Learning Outcomes
Strategies
1.0 Knowledge
1.1  State and know the scientific background of Lecture
Problem solving
the electrical force and electric field.
Internet search
1.2  Describe the connection types of capacitors Lecture
Problem solving
and resistors.
Tutorials
Open discussion
Internet search
1.3  Recognize the difference between the Lecture
Open discussion
electrical energy and thermal energy.
1.4  Define the theories of charging and Lecture
Problem solving
discharging processes.
Course Assessment
Methods
Quiz
Homework
Mid Term exams
Final written exam
1.5  Recall the definition of both electrical force Lecture
Problem solving
and magnetic force.
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1  Recognize and
using subject-specific
theories, concepts and principals of the
electric charges.
2.2  Integrate and evaluate information from
different sources.
2.3  Analyze the electrical circuits using
Kirchhoff laws.
2.4  Compare between the potential difference
and potential energy.
2.5  Explain the motion of charged particles
in electric and magnetic fields.
3.0 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
3.1  Demonstrate effectively from different
Lecture
Problem solving
Open discussion
Internet search
sources such as, lecture textbooks, websites  Lecture
and scientific literatures.
 Open discussion
3.2  Responsible for their own learning and  Teaching
and
continuing personal and professional learning in English to
development.
improve
student
communication skills.
3.3  Modify time management skills.
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Quiz
Homework
Essay
Mid Term exams
Final written exam
Essay
Mid Term exams
Final written exam
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3.4  Work independently and as part of a team.
 Group assignments
3.5  Analyze the physical concepts related to
electromagnetism
4.0 Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills
4.1  Research for primary and secondary
scientific literature relevant to a specific
topic.
4.2  Use the internet as means of communication
and a source of information.
4.3  Use IT and communication technology in
gathering and interpreting information and
ideas.
4.4  Interpret effectively in English, both oral and
written form.
 Lecture
 Open discussion
 Problem solving
 Oral presentation
 Group assignments
Essay
Mid Term exams
Final written exam
5.0 Psychomotor
Not Applicable
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester
1
2
3
4
3
Assessment task (e.g., essay, test, group project, examination, Week Due
speech, oral presentation, etc.)
First mid term exam(Assessed laboratories)
7
Second mid exam(Assessed laboratories)
10
Quizzes
Essay
Final exam
15
Proportion of Total
Assessment
15%
15%
5%
5%
60%
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations
and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each
week): 6 office hours
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks
 D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker, Fundamental of physics, J. Wiley & Sons, (8th Ed.)
(2007).
 F. T. Ulaby, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, Prentice Hall; 5th Ed., (2006).
 W. H. Hayt, Engineering Electromagnetics with CD, (McGraw-Hill Series in Electrical Engineering),
McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 7th Ed., (2005).
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 R. A. Serway and R. J. Beichner, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics (6th Ed.),
John W. Jewett, ISBN-10: 0534408427 | ISBN-13: 978-0534408428, (2003).
 D. K Cheng, Field and Wave Electromagnetics, Addison-Wesley; 2nd Ed., (1989).
 C. A. Balanis, Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics, Wiley; (1989).
2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
 D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker, Fundamental of physics, J. Wiley & Sons, (8th
Ed.) (2007).
 F. T. Ulaby, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, Prentice Hall; 5th Ed., (2006).
 W. H. Hayt, Engineering Electromagnetics with CD, (McGraw-Hill Series in Electrical
Engineering), McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 7th Ed., (2005).
 R. A. Serway and R. J. Beichner, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics (6th
Ed.), John W. Jewett, ISBN-10: 0534408427 | ISBN-13: 978-0534408428, (2003).
 D. K Cheng, Field and Wave Electromagnetics, Addison-Wesley; 2nd Ed., (1989).
 C. A. Balanis, Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics, Wiley; (1989).
3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)
 D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker, Fundamental of physics, J. Wiley & Sons, (8th
Ed.) (2007).
 F. T. Ulaby, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, Prentice Hall; 5th Ed., (2006).
 W. H. Hayt, Engineering Electromagnetics with CD, (McGraw-Hill Series in Electrical
Engineering), McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 7th Ed., (2005).
 R. A. Serway and R. J. Beichner, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics (6th
Ed.), John W. Jewett, ISBN-10: 0534408427 | ISBN-13: 978-0534408428, (2003).
 D. K Cheng, Field and Wave Electromagnetics, Addison-Wesley; 2nd Ed., (1989).
 C. A. Balanis, Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics, Wiley; (1989).
4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc
 http://media.wiley.com/product_data/excerpt/7X/04717327/047173277X.pdf
 http://www.wisc-online.com/Objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=DCE3202
 http://www.lightandmatter.com/bk4a.pdf
 http://www.freebookcentre.net/electronics-books-download/Electricity-and-Magnetism-(part-3).html
 http://ifile.it/30vibu4/cheng-field
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 http://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Applied-Electromagnetics-FawwazUlaby/dp/0132413264/ref=cm_lmf_tit_2/190-4164503-1763619
5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations
 Multi media associated with the text book and the relevant websites.
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e., number of
seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)
1. Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)
 Lecture rooms and Experimental Lab must be around 25 students.
2. Computing resources
 Computer Lab for Physics students.
3. Other resources (specify – e.g., If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or
attach list)
 Some powerful computers for advanced experiments
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G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1. Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
 Midterm evaluation’s feedback.
 End of term college evaluation of course by students.
2. Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department
 Peer observation to benefit from colleagues’ objective feedback and suggestions for
improvement.
3. Processes for Improvement of Teaching
 Using up to date visual aids.
 Using Text book in electromagnetism.
 Participation in workshops.
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g., check marking by an independent
member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of tests or a sample of
assignments with staff at another institution)
 Check marking of a sample of examination papers either by a resident or visiting faculty
member.
 Approval of exam by a department panel.
5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for
improvement.
 Annual course report.
 Annual department review of course content and course specification.
Faculty or Teaching Staff:
Prof Dr. T. Fahmy
Signature:
Date Report Completed:
Received by:
Dean/Department Head
Signature:
Date:
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