Rice University
Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

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Rice University

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Specialization

Understand Electricity, Magnetism and Circuits. This specialization is equivalent to a one semester calculus-based introductory electromagnetism course, and will prepare you well for further coursework or independent study in science or engineering.

Jason Hafner

Instructor: Jason Hafner

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(113 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to describe electric and magnetic the forces between charges.

  • How to think of force interactions as fields.

  • A basic understanding of DC and AC circuits.

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Specialization - 4 course series

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Skills you'll gain

Category: Physics
Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Engineering Calculations
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Mechanics
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: electromagnetics
Category: Applied Mathematics
Category: Calculus
Category: Trigonometry

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Physics
Category: Electronics
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Mechanics
Category: electromagnetics
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Calculus
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Electronic Components
Category: Linear Algebra
Category: Integral Calculus

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Physics
Category: Mechanics
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Engineering Analysis
Category: Calculus
Category: Electrical Systems
Category: Applied Mathematics
Category: electromagnetics
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Torque (Physics)
Category: Trigonometry

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Physics
Category: Mathematical Theory & Analysis
Category: Trigonometry
Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Basic Electrical Systems
Category: Advanced Mathematics
Category: Derivatives
Category: Engineering Calculations
Category: Applied Mathematics
Category: Calculus
Category: electromagnetics
Category: Integral Calculus
Category: Electronic Components
Category: Differential Equations
Category: Problem Solving
Category: Electrical Engineering
Category: Engineering Analysis

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Jason Hafner
Rice University
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