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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

(88 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 months
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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