Laaja matematiikka ja fysiikka I: Dynaamiset ilmiöt (5 cr)
Code: TX00CR98-3005
General information
Enrollment
30.11.2020 - 10.01.2021
Timing
11.01.2021 - 14.03.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
ICT ja tuotantotalous
Campus
Karaportti 2
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
- Ari Koistinen
- Berit Mannfors
Groups
-
LUMAExtensive Mathematics and Physics study module
Objective
A student obtains a general view on modern physics and its effect on technical applications. (S)he also learns to master more advanced mathematics. A student with a successful completion of the course obtains knowledge that may help her/him to apply for master programs.
On completion of this course the student:
• understands the history of the scientific development of matter and energy
• has the big picture of the mathematical topics belonging to the course and having highly important role in engineering sciences
• can explain the basic phenomena of modern physics (quantum physics) and understands their effect on modern technological applications and the functioning of technical devices
• is able to analyze and solve essential physical problems
• masters the software used in the course
• understands the contents of related scientific and technical articles
Content
• Complex numbers
• Differential equations and their use in modelling of phenomena
• Functions of several variables, vectors and matrices
• Quantum physics and its impact on physical models of matter and energy
• Quantum physics in development of modern technology
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student:
• understands the basic phenomena of modern physics (quantum physics)
• is able to solve basic mathematical problems of the course
• can explain and present mathematical solutions of physical problems practiced in the course
Assessment criteria, good (3)
In addition to satisfactory criteria, the student:
• is able to analyze the functioning of modern technological applications and the relationships between the physical laws and the mathematical methods related to the applications
• is able to apply learned mathematical methods
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
In addition to the good criteria, the student:
• has an excellent understanding of the studied physical phenomena and their applications
• masters excellently the mathematical methods of the course
• can apply his/her acquired knowledge and methods in various situations
• understands scientific and technical articles of the subjects studied in the course
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student:
• understands the basic phenomena of modern physics (quantum physics)
• is able to solve basic mathematical problems of the course
• can explain and present mathematical solutions of physical problems practiced in the course
Qualifications
A student who masters the basics of classical physics (mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and wave motion) and has good mathematical basic skills, benefits most of this course.