Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs across various colleges, including Accounting Sciences, Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Economic & Management Sciences, Education, Human Sciences, Law, Science, Engineering & Technology, and the College of Graduate Studies.

Colleges

• Accounting Sciences: Offers qualifications in accounting and related fields, with research focus areas including auditing, financial accounting, and taxation.
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• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences: Focuses on agricultural and environmental sciences, with research areas including agricultural economics, animal science, and environmental management.
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• Economic & Management Sciences: Offers programs in economics, management sciences, and related fields, with research focus areas including business management, economics, and finance.
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• Education: Focuses on education and related fields, with research areas including education management, curriculum studies, and teacher education.
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• Human Sciences: Offers programs in human sciences, including psychology, sociology, and anthropology, with research focus areas including social sciences, humanities, and language studies.
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• Law: Focuses on law and related fields, with research areas including commercial law, constitutional law, and international law.
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• Science, Engineering & Technology: Offers programs in science, engineering, and technology, with research focus areas including biological sciences, chemical sciences, and engineering.
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• College of Graduate Studies: Focuses on postgraduate studies, with research areas including business, education, and science.
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Research

The university has a strong research focus, with various research initiatives and support programs.

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Program Details

Electromagnetism - PHY4802

• Honours | Year module | NQF level: 8 | Credits: 12
• Module presented in English | Module presented online
• Co-requisite: PHY4801
• Purpose: The purpose of this module is to familiarize the student with the concepts of Electromagnetism, including static electric and magnetic fields, charge and current distributions, and electromagnetic radiation.
• The primary goal of this module is to help students develop a conceptual understanding of these aspects and acquire analytical skills.