Ammattifysiikka (FYSLA0002), 6 op

Basic information

Course name:	Ammattifysiikka Applied physics
Course Winha code:	FYSLA0002
Kurre acronym:	Amm.fys.
Credits:	6
Type and level of course:	Basic studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	2.year
Implementation:	1.period, 2.period, 3.period
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Kari Vierinen
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

Resistivity, resistive sensors, superconductivity, dielectric material properties
Magnetism
- magnetic field, electric and magnetic deflection, sources of magnetic field, motion of charges in magnetic fields, magnetic force on current carrying conductor, DC motor, Hall probe, mass spectrometer, magnetic flowmeter,
- magnetic materials (dia-, para- ja ferromagnetism, hysteresis phenomenon, hard and soft magnetic materials)
- electromagnetic induction (magnetic flux, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, generator, self-inductance, energy density of magnetic field, mutual inductance, eddy currents, transformer
Thermodynamics
- thermodynamic systems and processes, laws of thermodynamics, Sound
- fundamentals of sound, noise, exposure limits, ultrasound,
Electromagnetic waves, applications, antennas, propagation, Poynting vector, power, intensity,
Physical optics
- reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction
Optical fibers, telecommunication, optical sensors, attennuation and dispersion
Atomic physics
- quantization, atomic structure, spectroscopy, stimulated emission, laser, photoelectric effect

Course contents (additional)

- magnetic material properties
- electromagnetic induction applications, Hall- effect and sensors, radio wave basics , antennas, EIRP, modulations, polarization, Brewster angle, radio signal attenuation in free space
- optical fibres; WDM and DWDM systems, optical sensors
- fluoresesence applications, CCD- cells

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

During completion of this course the student acquires basic knowledge of physical concepts, laws, principles and theories in the fields of physics listed in the course contents above. Student becomes aware that physical theories are based on and verified by observations and measurements.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

During completion of this course the student will learn how to formulate and solve equations related to basic physical problems that appear in the fields of physics covered by this course. The knowledge gained helps the student in independent information acquisition in further studies and professional activities.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures: 56 h
Tutorials: 28 h
Individual learning assignment: 10 h
Exams: 9 h
Total: -
Student’s workload: student workload analysis not carried out

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Assessment is based on student activity during classes, individual tests, one individual learning assignment and three exams.

In order to pass the course (grade 1) all the individual tests, individual learning assignment and exams have to be completed successfully.

Related competences of the degree programme

Information systems in automation
Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills