Waves and modern physicsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student become familiar with the physical exploration of wave phenomena and learn the necessary fundamentals for advanced professional studies. The student develop his/her studying and problem solving skills required in learning of natural sciences. The student learn the analysis of wave motion in nature based on physical theories.

The student knows the physical laws related to wave motion and quantization behind technology systems.

Content

1. Basics of wave motion
2. Sound and optics and their applications
3. Electromagnetic radiation and its applications
4. Quantization and its applications

Qualifications

Electricity and Magnetism

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. Knows basic concepts of oscillations and waves and is able to solve simple problems.

2. Knows basic concepts of sound and light and is able to solve simple problems.

3. Knows basic concepts of electromagnetic radiation and is able to solve simple problems.

4. Knows basic concepts of quantization and is able to solve simple problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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2. Able to apply the theory of sound and optics to solve problems and explain how it is applied in various technology systems.

3. Able to apply the theory of electromagnetic radiation to solve problems and explain how it is applied in various technology systems.

4. Able to apply the theory of quantization to solve problems and explain how it is applied in various technology systems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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2. Able to create and solve a mathematical model of wave motion and critically evaluate results.

3. Able to create and solve a mathematical model of electromagnetic radiation and critically evaluate results.

4. Able to create and solve a mathematical model of quantization and critically evaluate results.