802x: Electricity and Magnetism

Course Overview

What skills and knowledge will you acquire during this course?
During this course, students will acquire skills and knowledge in the field of electricity and magnetism. They will learn about electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetic forces, conductors and dielectrics, electromagnetic waves, and the nature of light. The course will also cover various interesting topics such as lightning, electric shock treatment, electrocardiograms, metal detectors, musical instruments, magnetic levitation, bullet trains, electric motors, radios, TV, car coils, superconductivity, aurora borealis, rainbows, radio telescopes, interferometers, particle accelerators, mass spectrometers, red sunsets, blue skies, haloes around the sun and moon, color perception, Doppler effect, and big-bang cosmology. Students will complete weekly homework problems and exams to test their understanding and mastery of the material. They will also have the opportunity to participate in moderated forum discussions with other students. The course will be taught by Professor Walter Lewin, a renowned physicist, whose lectures have been widely watched and praised by millions of people worldwide.

How does this course contribute to professional growth?
By studying electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetic forces, conductors and dielectrics, electromagnetic waves, and the nature of light, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and solve problems related to electricity and magnetism. This course provides a solid foundation in electricity and magnetism, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary for professional growth in scientific, engineering, or technical careers.

Is this course suitable for preparing further education?
This course on electricity and magnetism, titled 802x, is suitable for preparing further education. It covers a wide range of topics related to electromagnetism, including electric fields, magnetic fields, electromagnetic forces, conductors and dielectrics, electromagnetic waves, and the nature of light. The course includes video lectures and problem-solving sessions by renowned Professor Walter Lewin, who has received recognition for his teaching methods. The course also incorporates interactive questions, animations, and simulations developed by Professor John Belcher. Students will have access to automatically graded weekly homework problems and exams to test their understanding and mastery of the material. There is also a moderated forum for student-to-student discussions. The course has strict homework deadlines, but the lowest homework grade will be dropped. Grades will be based on interactive questions during lectures, homework problems and simulations, midterm exams, and a final exam. A certificate of mastery can be obtained by earning at least 60% of the points. Professor Lewin's lectures have been widely watched and praised, with millions of viewers from around the world.