Electromagnetism, Waves and Atomic Physics (5 cr)

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.

Assessment scale

0-5