Electrical and thermal physics (3cr)

Code: KC00CB61-3016

General information

Enrollment: 10.11.2025 - 14.01.2026; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 07.01.2026 - 15.03.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Unit: SeAMK Mechanical Engineering

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 0 - 100

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Teachers: Pekka Sahimaa

Scheduling groups: Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 5 . Open UAS : 5.)

Groups: MKONE25
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Multimodal implementation

Small groups: Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Course: 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

Location and time

The schedules for the scheduled online teaching can be found in the timetable at https://lukkarikone.seamk.fi/. Timetables are published for the next six weeks. The first six weeks of autumn are published by Midsummer and the first six weeks of spring by Christmas. Timetables may be subject to changes.

Materials

Teacher´s material.

Teaching methods

Completion of the course requires participation in online teaching.

The course is conducted in the Moodle learning environment. The course requires independent work and scheduling.

- The course includes joint online meetings.
- The recordings of the teaching sessions are available for later viewing in Moodle.
- The course also includes independent work online.
- The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments / practice project / exam according to the given instructions.

Completion alternatives

This implementation can be completed in the following alternative ways. The completion methods are described in more detail in the Moodle learning environment.

- Exam

Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

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