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Electrical and thermal physicsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: KC00CB61

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

Qualifications

Mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): 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)

Good (3 ... 4): 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)

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

21.08.2023 - 31.05.2024

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Pasi Junell
Responsible person

Pasi Junell

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

The material in Moodle
Lecture notes
Extra material

Teaching methods

The course is delivered as an asynchronous online course based on Moodle.
Lectures and exercises, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): 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)

Good (3 ... 4): 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)

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

Assesment tests in Moodle and written course-end examination

Qualifications

Mechanics

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 17.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 10.03.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
  • MKONE23
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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

The material in Moodle
Lecture notes
Extra material

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 20 h
- of which autonomous studies: 61 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): 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)

Good (3 ... 4): 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)

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

Written course-end examination

Qualifications

Mechanics

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023

Timing

23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Pasi Junell
Student groups
  • KONE23B
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • KONE23A
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

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

The material in Moodle
Lecture notes

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 32 h
- of which autonomous studies: 49 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): 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)

Good (3 ... 4): 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)

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

Written course-end examination

Qualifications

Mechanics

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 12.10.2022

Timing

21.11.2022 - 26.02.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
  • MKONE22

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

The material in Moodle
Lecture notes

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 20 h
- of which autonomous studies: 61 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): 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)

Good (3 ... 4): 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)

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

Written course-end examination

Qualifications

Mechanics

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 12.10.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
  • KONE22B
  • KONE22A

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

The material in Moodle
Lecture notes

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 32 h
- of which autonomous studies: 49 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): 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)

Good (3 ... 4): 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)

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

Written course-end examination

Qualifications

Mechanics

Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 31.03.2023

Timing

24.10.2022 - 31.07.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Pasi Junell

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): 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)

Good (3 ... 4): 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)

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.

Qualifications

Mechanics

Enrollment

25.09.2021 - 12.12.2021

Timing

25.10.2021 - 27.02.2022

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Pekka Sahimaa
Student groups
  • MKONE21

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

Hautala, Peltonen: Insinöörin (AMK) Fysiikka osa I
Hautala, Peltonen: Insinöörin (AMK) Fysiikka osa II (Lahden Teho-Opetus Oy)
Lecture notes

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises, independent study

Student workload

Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 16 h
- of which autonomous studies: 64 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): 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)

Good (3 ... 4): 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)

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

Written course-end examination

Qualifications

Mechanics