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Physics of Sensors and Actuators (5 cr)

Code: TX00CD80-3018

General information


Enrollment
01.01.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.01.2023 - 07.05.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of ICT
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
Information and Communication Technology
Teachers
Juha Kopu
Course
TX00CD80

Implementation has 9 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 26 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 09.03.2023 time 09:00 - 12:00
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Antureiden ja toimilaitteiden fysiikka TX00CD80-3018
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Tue 14.03.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Antureiden ja toimilaitteiden fysiikka TX00CD80-3018
MPA5026 Luentosali
Tue 21.03.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Antureiden ja toimilaitteiden fysiikka TX00CD80-3018
MPA5026 Luentosali
Tue 28.03.2023 time 13:00 - 15:30
(2 h 30 min)
Antureiden ja toimilaitteiden fysiikka TX00CD80-3018
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Tue 04.04.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Antureiden ja toimilaitteiden fysiikka TX00CD80-3018
MPA5026 Luentosali
Tue 11.04.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
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MPA5026 Luentosali
Tue 18.04.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Antureiden ja toimilaitteiden fysiikka TX00CD80-3018
MPA5026 Luentosali
Tue 25.04.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Antureiden ja toimilaitteiden fysiikka TX00CD80-3018
MPA5026 Luentosali
Tue 02.05.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Antureiden ja toimilaitteiden fysiikka TX00CD80-3018
MPA5026 Luentosali
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The course supplements the student’s first year’s curriculum in physics in order to provide him/her a meaningful and coherent overall view of the subject. After completing the course, the student
- realizes that information technology is based on the possibilities and restrictions provided by the laws of physics
- appreciates the key role of magnetism in storing and accessing information in electrical form
- learns the operating principles of various sensors and actuators and, with this knowledge, is able to appreciate the possibilities they provide for the interplay between a computer and its surroundings
- acquires a critical attitude towards experimental results, and learns how to estimate their reliability.

Content

- magnetic field and magnetic forces
- electromagnetic induction
- applications of magnetism
- physics of sensors
- estimation of measurement errors
- analysis and presentation of experimental results

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student recognizes the most essential concepts introduced during the course, and is able to handle simple computational and experimental problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to explain the relevant physical phenomena introduced during the course and their applications with appropriate terminology. He/she is also able to solve problems requiring more advanced computational skills, and is capable of performing careful and accurate measurements.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above, the student appreciates the connections between various subjects, and is able to employ this understanding to solving advanced problems. He/she exhibits initiative in performing measurements, analyzing them, and handling challenging situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student recognizes the most essential concepts introduced during the course, and is able to handle simple computational and experimental problems.

Qualifications

First year’s studies in physics or corresponding knowledge.

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