PHYSICS 331: ELECTRODYNAMICS I

Instructor: ALI ALZAHRANI (http://azalzahrani.kau.edu.sa) –Room 267

Textbook: Introduction to Electrodynamics

David J. Griffiths, 3rd Edition – 1999.

Subsidiary book: Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory

Reitz, Milford and Christy, 4th Edition – 2008.

Chapter No. and Name Sections Homework

1.1 Vector algebra

1.2 Differential calculus
Ch. 1: Vector analysis 1.3 Integral calculus
1.4 Curvilinear coordinates

An assignment sheet will be given in the class.

1.6 Theory of vector field

Exam I
2.1 Electric field
2.2 Divergence and curl of electrostatic field
Ch. 2: Electrostatics 2.3 Electric potential
2.4 Work and energy
2.5 Conductors

Mid-Term Exam
3.1 Laplace’s equations
3.2 Method of image
Ch. 3: Special techniques
3.3 Separation of variables
3.4 Multipole expansion

Exam II
4.1 Polarization
4.2 Fields of polarized objects
Ch. 4: Electric field in matter
4.3 Electric displacement
4.4 Linear dielectrics

Final Exam

1. The grade system is as follow:

Exam I 15 points

Mid-Term Exam 20 points

Exam II 15 points

Homework 10 points

Final Exam 40 points

2. Attendance is extremely important. Therefore, absence of about 25% of the total number of
lectures leads to DN (Denied) grade, PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL.