Studying External resources to help prepare for Electromagnetism?

[The Blind Watchmaker]

Some background info: I am an international student that is currently studying at a supposedly prestigious university (Top 20 in QS and Times Higher Education ranking). As part of my major requirement, I am taking an EM module. The problem is, my forte is not really physics (I am an IBO medalist). My professor knows how to explain the concepts well (he presents excellent demonstrations too), but the lecture questions given pale in comparison to the tutorials and midterms. As such, I would usually refer to external resource when studying (currently using Purcell). Can you guys recommend other external resources ? (I would prefer video lectures, something like Walter Lewin's videos, but more in-depth). Thanks!

 

[dRic2]

Maybe you can try Griffith "Introduction to electrodynamics". I've never read it, but I read other books written by Griffiths and I really enjoyed its way of explaining things. Download a pdf version and see if you like it.

BTW I gave a look at the Purcell: it seems a very nice books. I don't think you can expect much more from a book. I also think you should forget the video lectures because I don't think they work (my opinion though). I think video lectures are good when you already know enough and you watch them just to refresh ideas.

Ric

 

[Dishsoap]

What is your mathematics background? If you know calculus, Griffiths is a good choice, otherwise look at an intro physics book like Serway.

 

[The Blind Watchmaker]

What is your mathematics background? If you know calculus, Griffiths is a good choice, otherwise look at an intro physics book like Serway.

I got an A+ for my multivariable calc course so I believe that I have a solid understanding. Thanks, I will give Griffiths a try!

 

[The Blind Watchmaker]

Maybe you can try Griffith "Introduction to electrodynamics". I've never read it, but I read other books written by Griffiths and I really enjoyed its way of explaining things. Download a pdf version and see if you like it.

BTW I gave a look at the Purcell: it seems a very nice books. I don't think you can expect much more from a book. I also think you should forget the video lectures because I don't think they work (my opinion though). I think video lectures are good when you already know enough and you watch them just to refresh ideas.

Ric

Thank you for your suggestion, I will give Griffiths a try.