Basics of Electrical Engineering (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

In this course, you will explore the fundamental quantities and principles of electrical engineering and learn to apply them in practice. You will master the calculations of simple direct and alternating current circuits, providing a solid foundation for further studies. You will understand the operation of resistors, inductors, and capacitors in electrical circuits, as well as the concepts of AC power and the significance of resonance phenomena. This course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to succeed in electrical engineering studies.
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

Materials

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 schedules

1. midterm exam (DC) and 2. minterm exam (AC) (autumn 2025)
Resit 1 (autumn 2025)
Resit 2 (autumn 2025)

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

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.

Qualifications

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

Further information

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.