Electromagnetism I

5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 1FA514

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
2 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

Participation in Algebra and Geometry, or Linear Algebra I. Participation in Single Variable Calculus, or Calculus in One Variable. Participation in Scientific Computing I, Introduction to Scientific Programming, or Computer programming. Participation in Several Variable Calculus, or Calculus in Several Variables, or studied simultaneously. Participation in Mechanics Basic Course, or Technical Mechanics, or studied simultaneously.

Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-13017

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Registration period
19 October 2026–1 November 2026
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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–21 March 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

Participation in Algebra and Geometry, or Linear Algebra I. Participation in Single Variable Calculus, or Calculus in One Variable. Participation in Scientific Computing I, Introduction to Scientific Programming, or Computer programming. Participation in Several Variable Calculus, or Calculus in Several Variables, or studied simultaneously. Participation in Mechanics Basic Course, or Technical Mechanics, or studied simultaneously.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-63095

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Registration period
4 January 2027–17 January 2027
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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
22 March 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

Participation in Algebra and Geometry, or Linear Algebra I. Participation in Single Variable Calculus, or Calculus in One Variable. Participation in Scientific Computing I, Introduction to Scientific Programming, or Computer programming. Participation in Several Variable Calculus, or Calculus in Several Variables, or studied simultaneously. Participation in Mechanics Basic Course, or Technical Mechanics, or studied simultaneously.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-63017

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Registration period
8 March 2027–21 March 2027
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About the course

The study of electricity is a fundamental part of physics and has extensive technical applications. The course provides the basics of electromagnetic fields and the electrical and magnetic properties of matter, measurement techniques in the study of electricity, knowledge of technologies for utilizing electrical energy, as well as training in physical laboratory work, result reporting, and numerical problem-solving and simulation.