Physics and Chemistry in Automation (4 cr)
Code: 5S00BM05-3001
General information
- Enrolment period
- 02.12.2015 - 31.12.2015
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2016 - 13.05.2016
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 35
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering, students who began in 2013 or earlier
- Teachers
- Marja Jaronen
- Esa Väliaho
- Pasi Arvela
- Course
- 5S00BM05
Objectives (course unit)
The student is able to model the operation of a process or a system using
- state variables
- energy balance calculations
The student is able to use enthalpy and entropy tables and diagrams.
The student knows the basics of radiation physics, radiation dose quantities and radiation safety.
The student knows the responsibilities of radiation safety officer and regulations and laws and decrees related to radiation safety.
Content (course unit)
State variables, processes, laws of thermodynamics, energy balance calculations, use of tables and diagrams in thermodynamics. Ionizing radiation, sealed sources and x-ray machines, interaction of radiation with matter, biological effects of radiation, regulations, laws and decrees related to radiation safety.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Fluid Mechanics and thermophysics
Further information
It is possible to qualify as a radiation safety officer in the field of sealed sources and x-rays in industry, research and education.