Curricula

Objectives

After completing the course, you know the basic principles and concepts of electromagnetism and electromagnetic waves. You know the behavior of a conductor and a charged particle in an electric and magnetic field. You understand the importance of electromagnetic induction in generating electric current and the importance of electromagnetic wave propagation in terms of the operation of antennas and optical fibers.

You are able to recognize the physical phenomena discussed in the course and make hypotheses when modeling the phenomena. You know how to use physical models to solve physical problems.

EUR-ACE Knowledge and understanding
You know the physical basis of electromagnetism and electromagnetic waves. You understand the working principles of a DC motor, an electric generator, antennas and optical fiber.

Content

On completion of this course, you will have mastered the key principles and concepts of electromagnetism and electromagnetic waves. You will learn to understand how conductors and charged particles behave in electric and magnetic fields, and the role of electromagnetic induction in generating electric current. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation and its role in the operation of antennas and optical fibres. The course will provide you with the skills to identify and model physical phenomena and apply physical models to problem solving.

Electric charge in an electric field
Voltage and energy in an electric field
Wire and current loop in a magnetic field
Electromagnetic induction
Self-induction and coil
Electromagnetic waves
Antennas
Optical fibers

Time and location

The course is implemented on 3rd March 2025 - 30th April 2025.

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.

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 81 hours of work.

Further information for students

The assessment is based on exam and points collected from calculation exercises. In contact teaching, the attendance requirement is 80 %. The exam will be held in the classroom only. There is no remote exam option with this implementation.

The student must participate in the first contact lesson or inform the course teacher about participating in the course during the first week of the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient (1)
In order to achieve at least a grade of 1 or a pass (H) mark, you have proven that you have completed yourself the test defined by the course lecturer. You can recognize phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve simple problems related to the subject areas of the course. Your calculations contain some errors.

Satisfactory (2)
You understand the phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve basic tasks with the help of a model. Your calculations contain some errors.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3)
You understand the phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve basic tasks and describe a physical problem and the progress of its solution. Your calculations contain some errors.

Very good (4)
You understand the phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve challenging tasks. You know how to evaluate the hypotheses and applicability of the models you use to the situations under consideration. The calculations you perform are mostly correct.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
You understand the phenomena in accordance with the subject areas of the course and the models used to describe them. You can solve challenging tasks. You know how to evaluate the hypotheses and applicability of the models you use to the situations under consideration. You can apply what you have learned in new situations. The calculations you perform are completely correct or contain a few errors caused by slight negligence.

Prerequisites

Basics of kinematics and dynamics (Force and motion course). It is recommended to take the Energy course at the same time or before completing this course. In addition, mastery of solving elementary functions and equations is required (Equations and Functions courses).