Electricity and Magnetism
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRTP0209 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2010V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Toimela, Tuomo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | I-RT-2V | 2011-08-29 – 2011-12-23 | Tuomo Toimela | Finnish | 2011-08-19 – 2011-09-04 |
| 3 | I-RT-2N | 2012-01-09 – 2012-04-27 | Tuomo Toimela | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
After the course, the student knows the quantities related with electricity and magnetism, as well as their SI units. (S)he understands electromagnetic phenomena and knows how the most common electrotechnical devices work. The student knows applications of electromagnetic phenomena, and (s)he can solve problems related with electrostatics, direct current circuits and alternating current circuits. In the associated laboratory exercises, the student will learn how electrical components and electric circuits work in practice, and (s)he will learn how to analyse measured data and its reliability.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 81 h, which contains 51 h of contact studies. The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Mechanics.
Contents
Coulomb's law, electric field, potential, electrical strength, capacitance, electric current, electrical components, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's rules, RC circuit, current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, magnetic materials, magnetic flux, induction, inductance, generator, eddy currents, basics of alternating current, RLC circuit, transformer.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Pentti Inkinen, Reijo Manninen, Jukka Tuohi: "Momentti 2, Insinöörifysiikka", Otava.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The relevant theories of physics, together with associated problems and applications, are studied on a course of lectures. In addition, the student will individually solve a number of given homework exercises. Students will also take part in laboratory measurements. The measurements are done in groups of 3 students.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
The assessment is based on an examination, homework exercises and laboratory work. A student must solve at least 25 % of the given homework exercises, and (s)he must complete all the associated experiments in the laboratory of Physics.