Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student:
- Has developed his/her technological and scientific way of thinking.
- knows the scientific analysis of phenomena
- knows how to describe electromagnetic, oscillation, wave and atomic phenomena with physical quantities
- knows how the electric and magnetic fields are generated and how these fields are used in applications.
- knows how electromagnetic and mechanical waves are generated, how they propagate and where they are used.
- is able to give justifiable solutions to related problems.

Content (course unit)

Contents:
- electric and magnetic fields, electric circuits and different electronic components
- electric and magnetic properties of matter
- electromagnetic induction
- principles of electric sensors
- Electromagnetic waves, mechanical oscillation, wave propagation, sounds.
- quantization, interaction of photons and matter, atomic energy levels

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units regarding to course topics. Capability to analyse qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar to discussed examples.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, capability to apply the principles to new situations. Fluent usage of the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, versatile ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.

Exam schedules

A total of 2 exams during the course (electromagnetism; waves and atomic physics).

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination consists of two mid-exams (2 x 18p) and homework assignments.

In addition, it is possible to gain 24 homework points.

The total points for the course is 60.

To pass the course, a minimum of 20 points is required.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures
home exercises
net-based learning
exams during the course and at the end of the course

Learning materials

The detailed schedule and some teaching material is available in Moodle
1. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics and MasteringPhysics™: International Edition, 3rd/E or later
Randall D. Knight, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
2.Harris Benson, University Physics
or Young&Freedman, University Physics
3. Technical Formulas, Tammertekniikka, 2002 or later
4. Teacher's material (supplementary)

Student workload

Lectures around 40-50 h
Independent study around 60-70 h

Content scheduling

Presentation of course plan and Introduction
Overwiew of electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism
Electrostatics
The electric field
Electric potential
Capacitors and dielectrics
Electrical current and resistance
Magnetic field
Sources of magnetic field
Electromagnetic induction
Lenz' Law
Transformers

Overwiew of oscillations and waves
Harmonic oscillation and resonance
Mechanical waves
Sound and intensity level
Electromagnetic waves
Quantization
Thermal radiation
Absorption, emission, laser, x-rays

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student:
- Has developed his/her technological and scientific way of thinking.
- knows the scientific analysis of phenomena
- knows how to describe electromagnetic, oscillation, wave and atomic phenomena with physical quantities
- knows how the electric and magnetic fields are generated and how these fields are used in applications.
- knows how electromagnetic and mechanical waves are generated, how they propagate and where they are used.
- is able to give justifiable solutions to related problems.

Content (course unit)

Contents:
- electric and magnetic fields, electric circuits and different electronic components
- electric and magnetic properties of matter
- electromagnetic induction
- principles of electric sensors
- Electromagnetic waves, mechanical oscillation, wave propagation, sounds.
- quantization, interaction of photons and matter, atomic energy levels

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units regarding to course topics. Capability to analyse qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar to discussed examples.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, capability to apply the principles to new situations. Fluent usage of the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, versatile ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.

Exam schedules

A total of 2 exams during the course (electromagnetism; waves and atomic physics)
Retake exams are held in January and February 2022.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination consists of two mid-exams (2 x 24p).

In addition, it is possible to gain 12 homework points.

The total points for the course is 60.

To pass the course, a minimum of 22 points is required.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures
home exercises
net-based learning
exams during the course and at the end of the course

Learning materials

The detailed schedule and some teaching material is available in Moodle
1. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics and MasteringPhysics™: International Edition, 3rd/E or later
Randall D. Knight, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
2.Harris Benson, University Physics
or Young&Freedman, University Physics
3. Technical Formulas, Tammertekniikka, 2002 or later
4. Teacher's material (supplementary)

Student workload

Lectures around 40-50 h
Independent study around 60-70 h

Content scheduling

Presentation of course plan and Introduction
Overwiew of electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism
Electrostatics
The electric field
Electric potential
Capacitors and dielectrics
Electrical current and resistance
Magnetic field
Sources of magnetic field
Electromagnetic induction
Lenz' Law
Transformers

Overwiew of oscillations and waves
Harmonic oscillation and resonance
Mechanical waves
Sound and intensity level
Electromagnetic waves
Quantization
Thermal radiation
Absorption, emission, laser, x-rays

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units regarding to course topics. Capability to analyse qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar with discussed examples

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In addition, capability to apply the principles to new situations. Fluent usage of the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In addition, versatile ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student:
- Has developed his/her technological and scientific way of thinking.
- knows the scientific analysis of phenomena
- knows how to describe electromagnetic, oscillation, wave and atomic phenomena with physical quantities
- knows how the electric and magnetic fields are generated and how these fields are used in applications.
- knows how electromagnetic and mechanical waves are generated, how they propagate and where they are used.
- is able to give justifiable solutions to related problems.

Content (course unit)

Contents:
- electric and magnetic fields, electric circuits and different electronic components
- electric and magnetic properties of matter
- electromagnetic induction
- principles of electric sensors
- Electromagnetic waves, mechanical oscillation, wave propagation, sounds.
- quantization, interaction of photons and matter, atomic energy levels

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units regarding to course topics. Capability to analyse qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar to discussed examples.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition, capability to apply the principles to new situations. Fluent usage of the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition, versatile ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.

Exam schedules

A total of 2 exams during the course (electromagnetism; waves and atomic physics)
Retake exams are held in January and February 2022.

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination consists of two mid-exams (2 x 24p).

In addition, it is possible to gain 12 homework points.

The total points for the course is 60.

To pass the course, a minimum of 22 points is required.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

lectures
home exercises
net-based learning
exams during the course and at the end of the course

Learning materials

The detailed schedule and some teaching material is available in Moodle
1. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics and MasteringPhysics™: International Edition, 3rd/E or later
Randall D. Knight, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
2.Harris Benson, University Physics
or Young&Freedman, University Physics
3. Technical Formulas, Tammertekniikka, 2002 or later
4. Teacher's material (supplementary)

Student workload

Lectures around 40-50 h
Independent study around 60-70 h

Content scheduling

Presentation of course plan and Introduction
Overwiew of electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism
Electrostatics
The electric field
Electric potential
Capacitors and dielectrics
Electrical current and resistance
Magnetic field
Sources of magnetic field
Electromagnetic induction
Lenz' Law
Transformers

Overwiew of oscillations and waves
Harmonic oscillation and resonance
Mechanical waves
Sound and intensity level
Electromagnetic waves
Quantization
Thermal radiation
Absorption, emission, laser, x-rays

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units regarding to course topics. Capability to analyse qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar with discussed examples

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In addition, capability to apply the principles to new situations. Fluent usage of the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

In addition, versatile ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.