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Objective

The purpose of the course

You will learn the basics of electromagnetism which is required to understand different electricity related applications like electric engine and electric generator. In addition, you will learn logical problem solving.

Eur-ACE competences

EA-KW: You obtain the basic knowledge of electromagnetism for the field of engineering.
EA-MC: You are able to apply the physical problem solving strategies in other fields of interest.

Learning outcome

After completing this course you are able to identify the basic principles of electromagnetism and solve simple electromagnetism related problems.

Content

The course consists of the following themes

The structure of matter, Coulomb law, electric field, electric potential energy, voltage, electrical conduction, conducting materials, insulating materials, semiconductors, magnetic field, magnetic forces, electric motor, magnetic materials, induction, Lenz law and electric generators.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Grade 1

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve simple problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 2

You are able to identify the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects by using examples. You are able to read charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Grade 3

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve basic problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Your solutions may contain some mistakes.

Grade 4

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Most of your solutions don't have any mistakes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5

You undestand the basic principles of the course subjects and the models used to describe the physical systems. You are able to solve challenging problems related to the course subjects. You are able to read and produce charts and tables. Are are able to estimate the suitability of the used models for the problems at hand. Your solutions contain only few small careless mistakes.

Qualifications

The basic knowledge of mechanics, elementary functions, trigonometry and equation solving are required.