MagnetismLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student has a basic understanding of magnetic phenomena and of the interrelation between magnetism and electricity, in particular, between magnetic fields and electric currents. The student is familiar with the basic concepts of magnetism, and understands the essential role of magnetism in electricity generation as well as in many other technological applications.
The student learns to describe magnetic interactions by using magnetic fields, and becomes familiar with the fundamental laws that determine these fields.
The student acquires an understanding of the basic concepts needed to describe phenomena related to electromagnetic induction. The student also becomes familiar with various practical applications of electromagnetic induction.
The student learns how different materials are influenced by an external magnetic field, and recognizes various applications of ferromagnetism, e.g. in magnetic memories.

Content

Magnetic forces and magnetic fields
Magnetic fields in solids
Electromagnetic induction
Applications based on magnetism

Qualifications

“Electricity” or corresponding knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the basic concepts of magnetism and of electromagnetic induction and with their interdependence. The student understands the basic phenomena in the field, and knows how to solve simple problems related to magnetism and electromagnetic induction.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Besides the above, the student is capable of applying the fundamental laws of magnetism and of electromagnetic induction 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.