Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, MagnetismLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student - knows how to describe electromagnetic phenomena and electric circuits with physical quantities and their dependencies - is able to give justifiable solutions to related problems. - knows how the electric and magnetic fields are generated and how these fields are used in applications.

Content

Electric and magnetic fields, electric circuits and different electronic components, electric and magnetic properties of matter, electromagnetic induction, principals of electric sensors.

Qualifications

Mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student is able to use quantities and units of electrostatics and magnetism. Student is able to analyze phenomena quantitatively and solve simple problems which resemble exemplary problems given during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to previous, student is also able to utilize the basic laws of electrostatics and magnetism in new problems and justify the solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has a comprehensive understanding of the basic laws in electrostatics and magnetism, the interrelations between the laws and utilization of them in problem-solving. Student is fluent in analyzing problems and justifying the solutions.