Curricula

Objectives

You will get to know the basic quantities and laws of electrical engineering and learn how to apply them to simple calculations of direct current and alternating current circuits. The lessons learned in this course will be needed in several of the following courses in electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering. You will understand the operation of a resistor, coil and capacitor as part of an electrical circuit, as well as the power concepts of alternating current and the significance of the resonance phenomenon.

Content

electrical quantities
graphic symbols
basics of direct current and alternating current
phase shift
impedance quantities and power
load and source handling as part of the circuit
resistor, coil and capacitor
resonance phenomenon
mesh analysis in direct current circuits
3-phase system basics

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Ahoranta J. Sähkötekniikka. E-kirja/kirja. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently solved and returned learning tasks. The completion of the learning tasks is guided by the video instructions.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam on 7th November 2024 (Main campus, Jyväskylä)

Student workload

Total study work 135 hours.

Content scheduling

This study unit begins on 17th September 2024.

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the learning tasks and the exam. This study unit is part of selection criteria for multiform learning in Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know the most important laws of electrical engineering. You will be able to perform simple electrical circuit calculations.

Satisfactory 2: You know the basic principles of electrical engineering. You can solve simple electrical problems.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You have knowledge and understanding of the key theory of direct current and alternating current circuits and are able to apply your skills to basic circuit calculations.

Very good 4: You have knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering and are able to independently apply different methods to electrical engineering problems.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You have a strong knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering and are able to outline entities. You can apply different methods creatively to electrical problems.

Prerequisites

Perusosaaminen matematiikasta (esim. ensimmäisen asteen yhtälön ratkaisu) ja fysiikasta.

Objectives

You will get to know the basic quantities and laws of electrical engineering and learn how to apply them to simple calculations of direct current and alternating current circuits. The lessons learned in this course will be needed in several of the following courses in electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering. You will understand the operation of a resistor, coil and capacitor as part of an electrical circuit, as well as the power concepts of alternating current and the significance of the resonance phenomenon.

Content

electrical quantities
graphic symbols
basics of direct current and alternating current
phase shift
impedance quantities and power
load and source handling as part of the circuit
resistor, coil and capacitor
resonance phenomenon
mesh analysis in direct current circuits
3-phase system basics

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Ahoranta J. Sähkötekniikka. E-kirja/kirja. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises.
Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently solved and returned learning tasks. The completion of learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

1. midterm exam (DC) and 2. minterm exam (AC) (autumn 2024)
Resit 1 (autumn 2024)
Resit 2 (autumn 2024)

Student workload

A total of 135 hours of learning work.
Lectures and exercises 56 h
Study of materials 25 h
Homework 50 h
Midterm exams 4 h

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam or mid term exams.
At least 50% of the course assignments must be completed and the midterm exams or final exam must be passed.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know the most important laws of electrical engineering. You will be able to perform simple electrical circuit calculations.

Satisfactory 2: You know the basic principles of electrical engineering. You can solve simple electrical problems.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You have knowledge and understanding of the key theory of direct current and alternating current circuits and are able to apply your skills to basic circuit calculations.

Very good 4: You have knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering and are able to independently apply different methods to electrical engineering problems.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You have a strong knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering and are able to outline entities. You can apply different methods creatively to electrical problems.

Prerequisites

Perusosaaminen matematiikasta (esim. ensimmäisen asteen yhtälön ratkaisu) ja fysiikasta.

Objectives

You will get to know the basic quantities and laws of electrical engineering and learn how to apply them to simple calculations of direct current and alternating current circuits. The lessons learned in this course will be needed in several of the following courses in electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering. You will understand the operation of a resistor, coil and capacitor as part of an electrical circuit, as well as the power concepts of alternating current and the significance of the resonance phenomenon.

Content

electrical quantities
graphic symbols
basics of direct current and alternating current
phase shift
impedance quantities and power
load and source handling as part of the circuit
resistor, coil and capacitor
resonance phenomenon
mesh analysis in direct current circuits
3-phase system basics

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Ahoranta J. Sähkötekniikka. E-kirja/kirja. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exercises.
Problem-based learning is used as a learning method. Learning takes place through independently solved and returned learning tasks. The completion of learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

1. midterm exam (DC) and 2. minterm exam (AC) (autumn 2024)
Resit 1 (autumn 2024)
Resit 2 (autumn 2024)

Student workload

A total of 135 hours of learning work.
Lectures and exercises 56 h
Study of materials 25 h
Homework 50 h
Midterm exams 4 h

Further information for students

Self-assessments are mainly done through the learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills demonstrated in the exam or mid term exams.
At least 50% of the course assignments must be completed and the midterm exams or final exam must be passed.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know the most important laws of electrical engineering. You will be able to perform simple electrical circuit calculations.

Satisfactory 2: You know the basic principles of electrical engineering. You can solve simple electrical problems.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You have knowledge and understanding of the key theory of direct current and alternating current circuits and are able to apply your skills to basic circuit calculations.

Very good 4: You have knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering and are able to independently apply different methods to electrical engineering problems.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You have a strong knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering and are able to outline entities. You can apply different methods creatively to electrical problems.

Prerequisites

Perusosaaminen matematiikasta (esim. ensimmäisen asteen yhtälön ratkaisu) ja fysiikasta.

Objectives

You will get to know the basic quantities and laws of electrical engineering and learn how to apply them to simple calculations of direct current and alternating current circuits. The lessons learned in this course will be needed in several of the following courses in electrical engineering.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will have knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering. You will understand the operation of a resistor, coil and capacitor as part of an electrical circuit, as well as the power concepts of alternating current and the significance of the resonance phenomenon.

Content

electrical quantities
graphic symbols
basics of direct current and alternating current
phase shift
impedance quantities and power
load and source handling as part of the circuit
resistor, coil and capacitor
resonance phenomenon
mesh analysis in direct current circuits
3-phase system basics

Teaching methods

Opintojakso toteutetaan verkkototeutuksena Moodlessa.
Opintojaksoon sisältyy seuraavia tehtäviä:
Aloituskysely
Viikkotehtävät
Verkkotentti
Oppimisen tueksi järjestetään kaksi erillistä webinaaria.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Verkkotentti opintojakson lopuksi.

Student workload

Aloituskysely 1 h
Materiaalien opiskelu 45 h
Tehtävien tekeminen 70 h
Webinaareihin osallistuminen 4 h
Tenttiin valmistautuminen 13 h
Verkkotentti 2 h
Yht. 135 h

Further information for students

Opintojakson suorittamiseen hyväksytyllä arvosanalla vaaditaan, että:
-viikkotehtävät
-tentti
ovat suoritettu hyväksytysti.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1: You know the most important laws of electrical engineering. You will be able to perform simple electrical circuit calculations.

Satisfactory 2: You know the basic principles of electrical engineering. You can solve simple electrical problems.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3: You have knowledge and understanding of the key theory of direct current and alternating current circuits and are able to apply your skills to basic circuit calculations.

Very good 4: You have knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering and are able to independently apply different methods to electrical engineering problems.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You have a strong knowledge and understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles of electrical engineering and are able to outline entities. You can apply different methods creatively to electrical problems.

Prerequisites

Perusosaaminen matematiikasta (esim. ensimmäisen asteen yhtälön ratkaisu) ja fysiikasta.