PHYS102-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Engineering Physics B: Modern Physics and Electromagnetism (2)

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

An essential course for students advancing in physical sciences and engineering who need a good understanding of electromagnetism and concepts of modern physics. The first section introduces aspects of modern physics such as quantum effects in atoms and materials, radioactivity and nuclear processes. The second section covers the E&M necessary to understand basic circuit theory, magnetic field concepts and finally applications such as power technology and electronics.

Prerequisites

PHYS101. These prerequisites may be replaced by other background as approved by Head of Department

Restrictions

PHYS114, PHYS115

Equivalent Courses

PHYS114

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 09:00 - 10:00 A3 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 15:00 - 16:00 A3 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00 A3 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 11:00 - 14:00 Ernest Rutherford 312 Physics Lab
20 Jul - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 4 Oct
12 Oct - 18 Oct
02 Monday 15:00 - 18:00 Ernest Rutherford 312 Physics Lab
20 Jul - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 4 Oct
12 Oct - 18 Oct
03 Wednesday 13:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 312 Physics Lab
20 Jul - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 4 Oct
12 Oct - 18 Oct
04 Tuesday 14:00 - 17:00 Ernest Rutherford 312 Physics Lab
20 Jul - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 4 Oct
12 Oct - 18 Oct
05 Thursday 12:00 - 15:00 Ernest Rutherford 312 Physics Lab
20 Jul - 9 Aug
17 Aug - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 4 Oct
12 Oct - 18 Oct
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 11:00 - 12:00 Rehua 427 Technology Workshop
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Friday 09:00 - 10:00 Jack Erskine 111
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
03 Friday 12:00 - 13:00 Psychology - Sociology 456
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
04 Friday 15:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 465
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
05 Friday 10:00 - 11:00 James Logie 105
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
06 Thursday 16:00 - 17:00 Rehua 427 Technology Workshop
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Laura Cobus

Lecturers

Michael Albrow and Steven Marsh

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic integrity

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Physical & Chemical Sciences on the departments and faculties page .

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