Electrophysics and Basics of MetrologyLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the student will have acquired the basic knowledge and skills needed in professional studies in electricity. The student will know the connection between electric charge, current and voltage. The student will be familiar with the calculations of energy and power related to electricity. The student will be able to form equations of a given circuit and to solve the unknown currents. The student will know how to control the movement of a charged particle in electric and magnetic fields. The student will be familiar with the operating principles of a direct-current motor and generator. The student is able to determine the impact of measurement uncertainty on the calculated value.

Content

Electrostatics, DC circuits. Electromagnetic induction. Photometry.

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognize the fundamental concepts and methods associated with the course and are able to solve simple problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to above, the students are able to apply the fundamental concepts and methods associated with the course to simple problems related to course contents.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to apply the fundamental concepts and methods associated with the course to more demanding problems related to course contents.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students are able to recognize the fundamental concepts and methods associated with the course and are able to solve simple problems.