ElectricityLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student has a basic understanding of the structure of matter and of the crude classification of materials to conductors and dielectrics. The student learns to visualize electrical phenomena and issues related to electrical safety.
The student learns the significance and precise definitions of the basic concepts of electricity – electric charge, voltage, electric current and resistance.
The student learns to describe the electrical forces using electric fields, and recognises the basic equations that relate the fields to distributions of electric charges.
The student learns the principle of operation and several technical applications of a capacitor.
The student learns to solve problems dealing with simple direct current circuits.

Content

Electric charge, electric force and electric field
Electric potential and voltage
Conductors and dielectrics, electric fields in solids
Capacitors
Electric current, Ohm’s law and direct current circuits

Qualifications

“Introduction to Engineering Physics” or corresponding knowledge

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the basic concepts of electricity and their interdependence. The student understands the basic phenomena in the field, and is able to solve simple problems related to electricity.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Besides the above, the student is capable of applying the fundamental laws of electricity to less simple problems. He/she knows how to explain the basic phenomena in the field using appropriate terminology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the aforementioned requirements the student is also capable of solving more challenging problems that require applying the concepts and methods of various different topics simultaneously. He/she is also capable of dealing with novel problems that significantly differ from the ones examined during the course. Furthermore, the student is capable of presenting the solutions to the problems in a logical and coherent manner, thus demonstrating a deeper understanding of the contents of the course.