Electrostatics and Electrical Phenomena
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISTP0201 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2010 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2010-2011) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Käräjämäki, Esa |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-ST-1N1, I-ST-1N2 | 2010-10-25 – 2010-12-18 | Esa Käräjämäki | Finnish | 2010-10-04 – 2010-10-29 |
| 2 | I-ST-1N3, I-ST-1N4 | 2010-10-25 – 2010-12-18 | Esa Käräjämäki | Finnish | 2010-10-04 – 2010-10-29 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will know the quantities and units of electrostatics and DC power. The student understands electric phenomena and knows the behaviour of the most usual electrical components. S/he can calculate problems related to electrostatics and DC power. In the laboratory exercises the student learns measuring technology and learns to analyse the measurements results and their reliability. The student is also introduced to measurement and simulation software.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 54 h, which contains 28 h of contact studies.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of Mechanics.
Contents
Coulomb's Law, electric field, electric flux, Gauss's Law, potential, polarisation, matter in electric field, electric strength, capacitance, electric current, Ohm's law, quantities and components of direct current, Kirchhoff's Law, RC circuit, thermoelectric phenomena.
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 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Assessment Methods
The assessment is based on an examination (90%), homework exercises and laboratory work (10%). 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.