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Electrical and thermal physics (3 cr)

Code: KC00CB61-3012

General information


Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 31.05.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
28.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
SeAMK Mechanical Engineering
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Teachers
Pasi Junell
Teacher in charge
Pasi Junell
Course
KC00CB61

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

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

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