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Physics (5 cr)

Code: MK00DQ66-3001

General information


Enrollment

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021

Timing

27.09.2021 - 19.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Logistics and Marine Technology

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

12 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Marine Engineering

Teachers

  • Tuomo Väärä

Teacher in charge

Tuomo Väärä

Groups

  • MSVKT20SP
    Electrical marine engineering, full-time studies

Objective

The student understands the basic physical theories, which the technology related to professional studies is based on. The student gets skills in physics so that she or he is able to apply his knowledge in physics in professional studies and in working life.

Electricity:
Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in
- basic electrical and magnetic phenomena
- generation of electric and magnetic fields and circuits
- use of electric and magnetic fields in the operation of machinery and equipment

Content

Physics
- fluid mechanics
- temperature and thermal expansion
- humidity of air
- thermal energy
- heat transfer
- the basics on mechanical vibration and waves
- acoustics

The basics of electrical engineering
- generation of electric and magnetic fields
- circuits and electrical components
- electrical and magnetic properties of materials
- electromagnetic induction

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Basics of physics and chemistry / the part of physics