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Electrical Engineering 1Laajuus (4 cr)

Code: TSAS0500

Credits

4 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Olli Väänänen

Objective

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

Qualifications

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment 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.

Enrollment

01.01.2024 - 15.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari

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

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.

Timing

20.09.2023 - 08.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Face-to-face, 75 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
  • Vesa Hytönen
Groups
  • ZJA23STSVO
    Avoin Amk, tekniikka, Valintaopintojakso, Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka, monimuoto
  • TSA24KM
    Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka,monimuototeutus

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

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 8th November 2023 (Main campus, Jyväskylä)

Student workload

Total study work 108 hours.

Content scheduling

This study unit begins on 20th September 2023.

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.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Olli Väänänen
Groups
  • TSA23SR1
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
  • TSA23SR2
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)

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

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 learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (autumn 2023)
Resit 1 (autumn 2023)
Resit 2 (autumn 2023)

Student workload

Total study work 108 hours.

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.

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.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

75 % Face-to-face, 25 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Ari Latvala
Groups
  • TAR23S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics

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

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 learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (autumn 2023)
Resit 1 (autumn 2023)
Resit 2 (autumn 2023)

Student workload

Total study work 108 hours.

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.

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.

Enrollment

20.12.2022 - 13.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
  • Vesa Hytönen
Groups
  • ZJATSA23KM
    Avoin amk, AMK-polut, Sähkö-ja automaatiotekniikka, Monimuoto

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning environment (Moodle) materials

Additional material: books and e-books related to the basics of electrical engineering

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 1 24/02/2023 (Jyväskylä main campus)
Exam 2 24/03/2023 (Jyväskylä main campus)
Exam 3 21/04/2023 (Jyväskylä main campus)

Student workload

Total study work 108 hours.

Content scheduling

This study unit begins on 15th December 2022.

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.

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.

Timing

21.09.2022 - 10.11.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 999

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Sirpa Hukari
  • Vesa Hytönen
Groups
  • ZJA22STSVO
    Avoin Amk, tekniikka, Valintaopintojakso, Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka, monimuoto

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

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 9th November 2022 (Main campus, Jyväskylä)

Student workload

Total study work 108 hours.

Content scheduling

This study unit begins on 21th September 2022.

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.

Enrollment

24.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

22.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Ari Latvala
  • Vesa Hytönen
Groups
  • TAR22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics

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

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 learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (autumn 2022)
Resit 1 (autumn 2022)
Resit 2 (autumn 2022)

Student workload

Total study work 108 hours.

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.

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.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

22.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
  • Ari Latvala
  • Vesa Hytönen
Groups
  • ZJATSA22S1
    Avoin amk, Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka, Päivä
  • ZJAG22STS
    Avoin AMK,Korkeakoulupolku,Sähkö- ja automaatiotek, Gradia
  • TSA22SR1
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
  • TSA22SR2
    Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)

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

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 learning tasks is guided by video instructions and during the contact lessons.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Examination (autumn 2022)
Resit 1 (autumn 2022)
Resit 2 (autumn 2022)

Student workload

Total study work 108 hours.

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.

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.