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2026-2027 WORKING Catalog 
    
2026-2027 WORKING Catalog

PHYS 342 - Electricity and Magnetism


A course in classical electromagnetism with the development and application of Maxwell’s equations as the central focus. Topics include electromagnetic fields, boundary value problems, dielectric and magnetic materials, radiation, and energy and momentum of the electromagnetic field.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Spring, Even Years
Prerequisites: PHYS 280  with a grade of C- or better, MATH 233  with a grade of C- or better, MATH 243  with a grade of C- or better