FYSP1050 Introduction to Electromagnetism (6 cr)

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Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

  • Magnetism and magnetic field

  • Moving charge as the source of the magnetic field and Ampère's law

  • Moving charge in electromagnetic field

  • Electromagnetic induction: Faraday's Law and Lenz’s law

  • Inductance and energy of a magnetic field

  • Simple AC circuits

  • Impedance and AC power

  • High-pass and low-pass filters

  • Maxwell's equations

  • Electromagnetic waves; energy and momentum in an electromagnetic wave

  • Models of light (wave-particle duality and ray model)

  • Fermat’s principle

  • Interference: Double-Slit experiment, Diffraction, Interferometer

  • Principles of Ray Optics: Reflection, refraction, mirrors and lenses.

Mathematical and numerical contents: vector calculus, line integral

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to 

  • recognise magnetic interactions in simple experimental situations and explain observations utilizing the concept of magnetic field

  • use Lorentz force law to calculate trajectories of charged particles as well as explain the magnetic field of a moving charge

  • explain the electromagnetic induction, Lenz Law and transformer working principle

  • apply Faraday's law for solving induction related electromagnetic problems

  • name the basic principles of AC circuits and explain the connection between the energy stored in magnetic field and the electromagnetic coil

  • present Maxwell's equations in integral form

  • explain the propagation of electromagnetic plane waves using Maxwell's equations

  • calculate the energy as well as momentum in a electromagnetic wave

  • describe the propagation of waves in matter, on the boundaries between systems and in slit-systems

  • explain, how a picture is formed in mirrors, lenses and typical optical devices

  • interpret simple, commented computer program and edit it based on a given problem

  • work constructively in a group and assess both personal and groups contributions while working in a group.

Description of prerequisites

FYSP1010 Introduction to mechanics, FYSP1020 Waves and thermodynamics and FYSP1040 Introduction to theory of electricity or similar studies.  

Study materials

Verkkomateriaalit, Opi fysiikkaa –kanavan opetusvideot 

Literature

  • Randall D. Knight. Physics for Scientists and Engineers - A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics. ISBN 13: 978-1-292-43822-1. Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education, 2023.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Lectures and small group activities, assignments, exercise sessions, concept tasks
Evaluation criteria:
For instance, project tasks (39/60), self assessment (7/60), group assessment (7/60) and teacher assessment (7/60). A minimum of 50 % total points is needed for completion.
Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4
Select all marked parts

Method 2

Description:
This completion method is for students for whom alternative methods are not possible for specific reasons (e.g. language, distance learning, statement for special study arrangements). Contact the teacher before enrolling to the course via this completion method.
Evaluation criteria:
For instance, exercise and project tasks (39/53), self assessment and study journal (7/53), and assessment discussion (7/53). A minimum of 50 % total points is needed for completion.
Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4
Select all marked parts

Method 3

Description:
This completion method is for students for whom alternative methods are not possible for specific reasons (e.g. language, distance learning, statement for special study arrangements). Contact the teacher before enrolling to the course via this completion method.
Evaluation criteria:
For instance, exercise and project tasks (39/53), self assessment and study journal (7/53), and assessment discussion (7/53). A minimum of 50 % total points is needed for completion.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (6 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching

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Independent study (6 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Esimerkiksi harjoitustehtävät ja projektityö (39/53), itsearviointi ja oppimispäiväkirja (7/53) ja arviointikeskustelu (7/53). Arvioinninkohteiden kokonaispistemäärästä on saatava vähintään 50 %.
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

  • Itsenäisesti viikoittain tehtävät harjoitustehtävät ja oppimispäiväkirja sekä projektityöt ja itsearviointi.

  • Harjoitustehtävät palautetaan kirjallisena ja ne arvostellaan. 

Teaching

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Independent study (6 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Esimerkiksi harjoitustehtävät ja projektityö (39/53), itsearviointi ja oppimispäiväkirja (7/53) ja arviointikeskustelu (7/53). Arvioinninkohteiden kokonaispistemäärästä on saatava vähintään 50 %.
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

  • Itsenäinen opiskelu (kurssikirja, videot), erikseen sovittavat harjoitustehtävät ja suullinen kuulustelu.

  • Harjoitustehtävät palautetaan kirjallisena ja ne arvostellaan. 

Teaching