Classical Electrodynamics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FZ19.2025

Module name: Classical Electrodynamics
Module code: W4-FZ-S1-4-23-17
Programme code: W4-S1FZ19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the lecture is to introduce students to the elements of special relativity and the classical theory of electromagnetic field based on the covariant formulation of Maxwell's equations in Minkowski spacetime. The aim of the classes is to acquire the skills of analyzing problems of classical field theory, particularly in electrodynamics and electro- and magnetostatics, using Maxwell's equations.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the elements of special relativity and Maxwell's equations in vacuum and matter. [E1]
 W04 [1/5] W05 [1/5]
The student is able to solve Maxwell's equations with imposed boundary conditions to describe the properties of the electromagnetic field. [E2]
 U01 [1/5] U02 [1/5]
The student is prepared to study further fields of physics, such as quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, and statistical physics. [E3]
 W04 [1/5] W05 [1/5] K01 [1/5] K04 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E3
discussion classes [FZ2] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work E2
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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