Automotive engineering physics
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC23AK10152 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Junell, Pasi |
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| Teacher Team: | Miettinen, Katja |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| KOTU-2015AUTO |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| KOTU-2016AUTO |
2 autumn |
3.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, student will
- understand the concepts and units used in explaining oscillatory motion, in the phenomena related to wave motion and in photometry.
- be able to analyse oscillatory and wave motion using mathematical models.
- be competent in calculating predictions for wave motion using mathematical models.
- be able to analyse the behaviour of different wave motions in different media and be competent in describing them using equations of magnitude.
- be able to design and carry out the noise level measurements of various vehicles according to standardized practises.
- be able to utilize photometry in design of lighting and light-based systems.
- be able to evaluate their skills in physics and apply their expertise in the subsequent advanced studies.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Mechanics, Thermal and electrical physics
Contents
- Oscillatory motion
- Wave motion
- Acoustics
- Wave optics and geometric optics
- Principle and uses of photoelectric effect
Recommended or Required Reading
- Hautala, Peltonen: Insinöörin (AMK) Fysiikka osa II (Lahden Teho-Opetus Oy)
- Lecture notes
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises 40 h, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Satisfactory (1 ... 2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of oscillatory motion and wave physics. The student is able to apply the basic consepts to usual problems.
Good (3 ... 4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of oscillatory motion, wave physics and photometry. The student is able to apply the consepts to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of oscillatory motion, wave physics and photometry, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Assessment Methods
Written course-end examination and student assignment
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