Study Guide

Objective

After completion of the course, students will understand the factors influencing electric properties and know how to explain them. They will able to mathematically solve basic problems associated with direct current circuits and alternating current circuits.

Content

- Electodynamics
- DC and AC circuits calculations. (Kirchoff current and voltage law)
- Electrical circuit measurement in theory
- Three-phase systems

Materials

Aura & Tonteri: Teoreettinen sähkötekniikka ja sähkökoneiden perusteet (WSOY)
or Practical electronics for inventors, Paul Scherz.
Lectures, measuring devices in the laboratory.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises and autonomous studies.

Student workload

To be announced at beginning of the studies.

Content scheduling

- Electodynamics
- DC and AC circuits
- Electrical circuit measurement
- Three-phase systems
- Using a multimeter and oscilloscope

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student is able to use quantities and units of electrostatics. Student is able to analyze the accuracy of the results obtained and solve simple problems which resemble exemplary problems given during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to previous, student is also able to utilize the basic laws of electrostatics and justify the solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws in electrostatics, the interrelations between the laws and utilization of them in problem-solving. Student is fluent in analyzing problems and justifying the solutions.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam.

Qualifications

Electrical and thermal physics