Curricula

Objectives

Purpose:
You learn about the basic phenomena of electromagnetism and waves, which is a requirement in information technology to understand the devices used in information technology.

EUR-ACE Competences:
Knowledge and understanding
Engineering practice

Learning outcomes:
After completing the course you know basic principles and concepts of mechanical and electromagnetic waves. You
know about the wave behaviour in various substances and interfaces between substances.

You know the basic concepts and principles of electromagnetism. You also know about the physical fundamentals of electric basic components, direct current motor, electric generator, antennas, and optical fibre.

You are able to recognise the physical phenomena discussed in the course and can make assumptions in modelling the phenomena. You are able to use physical models to solve physical problems.

Content

In this course you study the following contents:
- the modelling of wave motion, the intensity and propagation velocity of wave
- wave motion in interfaces between substances
- interference and standing waves
- sound and Doppler effect
- electric charge in electric field
- voltage (potential) and energy in electric field
- conductor and current loop in magnetic field
- electromagnetic induction
- self-inductance and coil
- electromagnetic waves
- antennas
- optical fibers

Time and location

The course is implemented on 8th January 2024 - 30th April 2024.

Learning materials and recommended literature

The course material is provided by the teacher.

Literature in Finnish:
-Hautala & Peltonen: Insinöörin (AMK) fysiikka, osa 1, Lahden Teho-Opetus Oy.
-Peltonen, Perkkiö & Vierinen: Insinöörin (AMK) fysiikka, osa 2, Lahden Teho-Opetus Oy.

Literature in English:
-Knight, R. D. (2013). Physics for scientists and engineers: A strategic approach with modern physics (3rd ed., [international edition].). Boston: Pearson Education.
-Ali Hamed, S. M. (2018). Electromagnetics for engineering students: Part 2. Bentham Science Publishers. (E-book)
-Franceschetti, G. a. (1997). Electromagnetics: Theory, Techniques, and Engineering Paradigms (1st ed. 1997.). Springer US. (E-book)

Teaching methods

The course covers lectures in the classroom and home exercises.

Practical training and working life connections

The content of the course aims to be working life connected.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course exam dates and deadlines for home exercises are announced in the first lecture. You are allowed to do the renewal exam two times during the semester.

Alternative completion methods

The approval procedures are described in the degree regulations and the study guide. The teacher of the course provides additional information about possible alternative course completion procedures.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to a workload of 27 hours. In total, the course requires 108 hours of work.

Further information for students

The evaluation takes into account the scores in the exam. At the beginning of the course, the teacher provides assignments to collect additional scores. At least 50 % of the maximum scores is required to pass.

If you are prevented from attending the first contact lesson of the course, the course teacher must be notified of the participation in the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1:
You recognize the phenomena in the course content and are able to make assumptions concerning some phenomena. Most of the models you use are related to the phenomenon you recognized, and your assignment solving progresses logically.

Satisfactory 2:
You have described the phenomena in the course content but your description of phenomena needs improvement. You are able to make assumptions based on the phenomena and have selected in most cases the suitable physical models. You have solved correctly unknown parameters, but your solutions need improvement.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3:
You have described the phenomena in the course content correctly and have made the most important assumptions concerning the models you used. You have in most cases reached correct solutions but you have made some miscalculations.

Very good 4:
You have described the phenomena in the course content quite well and made the assumptions needed to model the phenomena. You are able to find alternative solution models to resolve the problem. You have solved the assignments correctly but have made some minor miscalculations.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5:
You have described the phenomena in the course content accurately and have made the correct assumptions for modelling. You are able to evaluate the suitability of various models when solving problems. You have completed the assignments correctly and you may have some oversight in your calculations.

Prerequisites

Simultaneously or before the course you know the basics of vector calculus, trigonometry and differential and integral calculus

Further information

The course is suitable for degree students both as contact and hybrid implementation.