Electrical and Thermal PhysicsLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 8B00DA76
Objective
Upon completion of the course, student will
- be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in modeling thermal and electrical phenomena
- be able to analyze the thermodynamic properties of materials and solid bodies with equilibrium models
- be able to interpret thermal and electrical laws as approximate empirical descriptions
- is able to analyze electrostatic interactions between electric fields and charged particles
- be able to solve even complicated DC circuits
- be able to identify electricity production and transmission processes, such as the use of three-phase power, transformer, generator and induction motor operation
- be able to evaluate his/her skills on thermal and electrical physics and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies
Content
- Basics of thermal physics
- Electrostatics
- Direct current
- Alternating current
- Basics of magnetism
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of both electricity and thermal physics. The student is able to apply electricity and thermal physics to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electricity and thermal physics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electricity and thermal physics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned
Enrollment
11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025
Timing
17.03.2025 - 27.04.2025
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
Teachers
- Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
-
AFE24Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies
Objective
Upon completion of the course, student will
- be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in modeling thermal and electrical phenomena
- be able to analyze the thermodynamic properties of materials and solid bodies with equilibrium models
- be able to interpret thermal and electrical laws as approximate empirical descriptions
- is able to analyze electrostatic interactions between electric fields and charged particles
- be able to solve even complicated DC circuits
- be able to identify electricity production and transmission processes, such as the use of three-phase power, transformer, generator and induction motor operation
- be able to evaluate his/her skills on thermal and electrical physics and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies
Content
- Basics of thermal physics
- Electrostatics
- Direct current
- Alternating current
- Basics of magnetism
Materials
Benson: University Physics. Revised Edition (Wiley)
Upadhyaya: University Physics, ebook (Himalaya Pub. House)
Bhat: University Physics, ebook (Alpha Science International)
Technical formulas, reference book (Tammertekniikka)
Lecture notes
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises. Independent studying.
Employer connections
None
Completion alternatives
None
Student workload
Total work load 80 h. Scheduled studies 24 h, autonomous studies 56 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of both electricity and thermal physics. The student is able to apply electricity and thermal physics to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electricity and thermal physics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electricity and thermal physics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned
Assessment methods and criteria
Final examination
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 21.02.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
Teachers
- Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
-
AFE23Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies
Objective
Upon completion of the course, student will
- be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in modeling thermal and electrical phenomena
- be able to analyze the thermodynamic properties of materials and solid bodies with equilibrium models
- be able to interpret thermal and electrical laws as approximate empirical descriptions
- is able to analyze electrostatic interactions between electric fields and charged particles
- be able to solve even complicated DC circuits
- be able to identify electricity production and transmission processes, such as the use of three-phase power, transformer, generator and induction motor operation
- be able to evaluate his/her skills on thermal and electrical physics and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies
Content
- Basics of thermal physics
- Electrostatics
- Direct current
- Alternating current
- Basics of magnetism
Materials
Benson: University Physics. Revised Edition (Wiley)
Upadhyaya: University Physics, ebook (Himalaya Pub. House)
Bhat: University Physics, ebook (Alpha Science International)
Technical formulas, reference book (Tammertekniikka)
Lecture notes
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises. Independent studying.
Employer connections
None
Completion alternatives
None
Student workload
Total work load 80 h. Scheduled studies 24 h, autonomous studies 56 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of both electricity and thermal physics. The student is able to apply electricity and thermal physics to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electricity and thermal physics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electricity and thermal physics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned
Assessment methods and criteria
Final examination
Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 10.03.2023
Timing
06.03.2023 - 30.04.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
Teachers
- Jouni Björkman
Student groups
-
AFE22ABachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering, full time studies
-
AFE22BBachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering, full time studies
Objective
Upon completion of the course, student will
- be able to utilize the necessary concepts and units that are used in modeling thermal and electrical phenomena
- be able to analyze the thermodynamic properties of materials and solid bodies with equilibrium models
- be able to interpret thermal and electrical laws as approximate empirical descriptions
- is able to analyze electrostatic interactions between electric fields and charged particles
- be able to solve even complicated DC circuits
- be able to identify electricity production and transmission processes, such as the use of three-phase power, transformer, generator and induction motor operation
- be able to evaluate his/her skills on thermal and electrical physics and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies
Content
- Basics of thermal physics
- Electrostatics
- Direct current
- Alternating current
- Basics of magnetism
Materials
Benson: University Physics. Revised Edition (Wiley)
Upadhyaya: University Physics, ebook (Himalaya Pub. House)
Bhat: University Physics, ebook (Alpha Science International)
Technical formulas, reference book (Tammertekniikka)
Lecture notes
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises. Independent studying.
Employer connections
None
Completion alternatives
None
Student workload
Total work load 80 h. Scheduled studies 24 h, autonomous studies 56 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of both electricity and thermal physics. The student is able to apply electricity and thermal physics to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electricity and thermal physics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of electricity and thermal physics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned
Assessment methods and criteria
Final examination