Introduction to Electrical EngineeringLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be familiar with the central concepts of electrical engineering as well as the principles of safe structure and protection of electrical devices; moreover, the student will recognize the parties in nationwide supply chain of electricity and the electrical devices used in residential spaces with their graphic symbols and know the principles of their functional connectivity. Furthermore, the student will know when a task must be taken over by a qualified professional.

The student will be familiar with the principles of graphic representation of electrical equipment and functional connectivity of devices with a voltage of 230 V used in residential spaces, and will know the principles and parties in the supply chain for electrical power.

Content

Electrical equipment in residential spaces and their graphic symbols. Electrical quantities, structure, functional connectivity and principles of safety and protection in connection to devices with a voltage of 230 V. Structure and parties in production and consumption of electricity.

Economical implementation and environmental impacts of power supply. Principles of safety standards and regulations for electrical equipment.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to apply the above listed learned knowledge and skills according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the above listed learned knowledge and skills independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to give reasons for his or her choices related to the above listed content in a comprehensive manner.