Ammattifysiikka (FYSLM0002), 6 op

Basic information

Course name:	Ammattifysiikka Applied Physics
Course Winha code:	FYSLM0002
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 Naukkarinen
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

Magnetism
- magnetic field, magnetic force on a moving charge or an current-carrying conductor, electric and magnetic deflection, magnetic field due to an electric current, magnetic properties of the matter, the earths magnetic field
Electromagnetic induction
- magnetic flow, Faraday's law and Lenz's law, self-inductance and mutual inductance, applications of electromagnetic induction
Harmonic oscillation
Wave motion
- harmonic wave, interference, standing waves, Doppler effect
Electromagnetic waves
- Maxwell's equation and electromagnetic waves, spectrum, sources, observation and use of electromagnetic waves
Optics
- reflection and refraction of light, interference, diffraction, polarization, optical instruments
Quantum physics
- Planck's law, the photoelectric effect, the Compton effect, atomic line spectra and energy levels, Bohr's theory of the hydrogen atom, X-rays, laser

Course contents (additional)

Sound
- the nature of a sound wave, sound pressure, sound pressure level and intensity level, ultrasound
-GPS, interferometer, optical fibers, inductive coupling, acceleration sensor as an oscillation sensor, charge coupled devices (CCD), a Hall sensor
- wave-particle duality, quantum mechanical atomic model, energy bands of solids
Damped oscillations and forced oscillations
Electronics
- semiconductor physics, fabrication of silicon integrated circuits, pn-junction, diode, bipolar transistor, the metal-oxide silicon system (MOS), MOSFET, CMOS, an operation amplifier, optoelectronics

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. When completing this course the student understands bases of applications of physics needed in his/her profession.

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: 3•3 h = 9 h
Student’s workload: student workload analysis not carried out
Total: -

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Assessment is based on student activity during classes, six 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

Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills