DEPARTMENT OF
ENGINEERING PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS

Head of department: Prof Pekka Hautojärvi, tel. 451 3100
Administrative manager: Riikka Mäki-Ontto, tel. 451 3000, fax 451 5777
Planning officer (Study Affairs): Anna-Kaarina Hakala, tel. 451 3183
Study secretary, International study adviser: Taru Bister-Hämäläinen, tel. 451 3005
Department office: Otakaari 3 A, tel. 451 3005, fax 451 3014
Office open 9 a.m.-11 a.m.


Chairs:
Mat-1 Mathematics, Mat-5 Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Mat-2 Applied Mathematics
Tfy-3 Physics , Tfy-105 Physics, Computational Physics
Tfy-56 Advanced Energy Systems
Tfy-99 Biomedical Engineering

Tfy-125 Optics and Molecular Materials

Please pay attention to the language of the instruction

Mat-1 MATHEMATICS

Prof Olavi Nevanlinna, tel. 451 3034, room U 302A
Prof Timo Eirola, tel. 451 3033, room U 302B
Prof Gustaf Gripenberg, tel 451 3025, room U339
Prof Juhani Pitkäranta, tel. 451 3024, room U 338
Prof Erkki Somersalo, tel. 451 2825, room Y 334C
Prof Esko Valkeila, tel. 451 3028, room U307
Prof Matti Lassas, tel. 451 3069, room Y319

Mat-5 THEORETICAL AND APPLIED
MECHANICS

Prof Rolf Stenberg, tel. 451 5576, room Y 319


Additional: http://www.math.hut.fi/people/people.html.fi

 

Courses credited in ECTS

 

Mat-1.1010 Basic course in Mathematics L1 (10 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Pekka Alestalo, teaching research scientist

Contents: Numbers and number sequences. Vectors and analyti­cal geometry. Complex numbers. Functions of one and several variables, complex functions. Concepts of continuity and contin­uous functions. The derivative of a real and complex function. Differential calculus in one variable.

Literature: Supplementary material

Language: Finnish

Additional: One exercise group is in Swedish. Basic courses in Mathematics L1-L4 are intended for the degree programme TFM and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1020 Basic course in Mathematics L2 (10 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Pekka Alestalo, teaching research scientist

Contents: Integral functions and the definite integral. Differen­tial equations. Interpolation polynomials. Linear systems of equations and matrix algebra. Matrix eigenvalues and quadratic forms. Measures and integrals. Integral calculus in several vari­ables. One exercise group is in Swedish.

Literature: Supplementary material

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1010/Mat-1.401

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.402.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1030 Basic course in Mathematics L3 (10 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturers: Prof Timo Eirola and Seppo Weikkolainen, spec. teacher

Contents: Functions of one complex variable, linear algebra and matrix computations, systems of differential equations and solv­ing them numerically.

Literature: To be announced later + supplementary material

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1010/Mat-1.401 and Mat-1.1020/Mat-1.402

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.403.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1040 Basic course in Mathematics L4 (10 cr)

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Prof Matti Lassas and N.N.

Contents: Basic types of linear partial differential equations; their qualitative properties and numerical solution. Introduction to integral equations and their numerics.

Literature: Supplementary material

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics L1-L3.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.404.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1110 Basic course in Mathematics C1 (10 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Harri Hakula, teaching research scientist

Contents: Linear algebra, linear systems of equations, calculus of one variable, elementary vector calculus, introduction to number theory, elementary graph theory.

Literature: N. L. Biggs, 2002. Discrete Mathematics. Oxford. R. A. Adams, 2002. Calculus, A Compelete Course. Addison-Wes­ley. Supplementary material.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.411.
http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/c1/ Intended for the degree pro­grammes TIK, INF, AUT, TUO, GMA, BIO.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1120 Basic course in Mathematics C2 (10 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Complex numbers, ordinary differential equations, sequences and series, power series, vector calculus, introduction to algebra.

Literature: N. L. Biggs, 2002. Discrete Mathematics. Oxford. E. Kreyzig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, J. Wiley&Sons. Supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1110/Mat-1.411

Additional: This course replaces the course
Mat-1.412. http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/c2/

Intended for the degree programmes TIK, INF, AUT, TUO, GMA, BIO.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1131 Basic course in Mathematics C3-I (5 cr)

Autumn (Period I), will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Kari Eloranta, Docent

Contents: Complex analysis, Laplace transforms and Fourier analysis.

Literature: E. Kreyzig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, J. Wiley & Sons. Supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics L/C 1-2.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.1132 replaces Mat-1.413.

Intended for the degree programmes TIK, INF, BIO, GMA, AUT, TUO.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1132 Basic course in Mathematics C3-II (5 cr)

Autumn (Period II), will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Kari Eloranta, Docent

Contents: Systems of differential equations, matrix analysis.

Literature: E. Kreyzig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, J. Wiley & Sons. Supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics L/C 1-2.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.1131 replaces Mat-1.413.

Additional: Intended for the degree programmes TIK, BIO, AUT.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1210 Basic course in Mathematics S1 (10 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Jarmo Malinen, senior assistant

Contents: Complex numbers, matrix algebra, linear systems of equations, eigenvalues, differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable, basic differential equations and the Laplace-transform, numerical quadrature.

Literature: R. A. Adams, 2003. Calculus, A Complete Course. Addison-Wesley Ltd. E. Kreyszig, 1999. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.421.

Intended for the degree programmes EST, TLT.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1220 Basic course in Mathematics S2 (10 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Erkki Somersalo

Contents: Series, power series, numerical methods, vector calcu­lus, vector fields, Gauss's and Stokes's theorems, curvilinear coordinates, analytic geometry.

Literature: R. A. Adams. Calculus, A Complete Course. Addi­son-Wesley Ltd.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1210/Mat-1.421

Additional: This course replaces the course
Mat-1.422.

Intended for the degree programmes EST, TLT.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1230 Basic course in Mathematics S3 (10 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Kirsi Peltonen, teaching research scientist

Contents: Functions of complex variable, residue calculus, potential theory, Laplace-, Fourier, and Z-transforms. Matrix cal­culus: LU-, QR- and SVD-decompositions, numerical methods. Systems of differential equations: properties of solutions, stabil­ity, numerical methods. Basics of partial differential equations.

Literature: E. Kreyszig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons. Supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1210/Mat-1.421 and Mat-1.1220/Mat-1.422

Additional: This course replaces the course
Mat-1.423.

Intended for the degree programmes EST, TLT

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1310 Basic course in Mathematics K1 (10 cr)

Autumn

Lecturers: Teijo Arponen, researcher

Contents: Complex numbers. Matrices. Differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable (analytical and numerical methods).

Literature: R. A. Adams. Calculus, A Complete Course. Addi­son-Wesley Ltd.

Additional: This course replaces the course
Mat-1.431

http://www.math.hut.fi/opetus/k1/index.html.fi.

Intended for the degree programmes ENE, KON, MTE.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1320 Basic course in Mathematics K2 (10 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: Differential and integral calculus for functions of sev­eral variables. Line and surface integrals. Differential equations. Series.

Literature: R. A. Adams. Calculus, A Complete Course. Addi­son-Wesley Ltd.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1310/Mat-1.431

Additional: This course replaces the course
Mat-1.432.

http://www.math.hut.fi/opetus/k2/index.html.fi.

Intended for the degree programmes ENE, KON, MTE.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1331 Basic course in Mathematics KP3-I (5 cr)

Autumn, (Period I), will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Antti Rasila, researcher

Contents: Complex analysis, integral transforms, Fourier series.

Literature: To be announced later.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-2.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.1332 replaces Mat-1.433/Mat-1.443.

http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/k3/index.html.fi.

Intended for the degree programmes MTE, KEM.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1332 Basic course in Mathematics KP3-II (5 cr)

Autumn (Period II), will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Kenrick Bingham, researcher

Contents:Matrix algebra, systems of differential equations, par­tial differential equations and numerical methods related to these fields.

Literature: To be announced later.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-2.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.1331 replaces Mat-1.433/Mat-1.443.

http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/k3/index.html.fi.

Intended for the degree programmes KON; ENE, RYK, YHD.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1410 Basic course in Mathematics P1 (10 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Ville Turunen, researcher

Contents: Vectors and matrices. Sequences and series. Calculus of one variable.

Literature: To be announced later.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.441.

http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/p1/index.html

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, KTA, PUU, RYK, YHD.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1420 Basic course in Mathematics P2 (10 cr)

Spring

Lecturers: N.N.

Contents: Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and diagonalization. Differential equations. Calculus of several variables.

Literature: To be announced later.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1410/Mat-1.441

Additional: This course replaces Mat-1.442.

http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/p2/index.html

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, KTA, PUU, RYK, YHD.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.1510 Basic course in Mathematics 1 (10 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Georg Metsalo, lecturer

Contents: Complex numbers, vector algebra, systems of linear equations, matrices, eigenvalues and -vectors. Functions of a real variable, continuity, the derivative and its applications, Taylor's theorem. Integration of elementary functions, numerical inte­gration, applications of definite integrals. Taylor's series.

Literature: R. A. Adams, 2003. Calculus, A Complete Course. Addison-Wesley Ltd. E. Kreyszig, 1999. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.451.

Language: Swedish

Mat-1.1520 Basic course in Mathematics 2 (10 cr)

Spring (Period III)

Lecturer: Georg Metsalo, lecturer

Contents: Sequenses and series. Vector valued functions. Func­tions of a vector variable, continuity, differentiation, extremal values. Quadratic curves and surfaces.

Literature: R. A. Adams, 2003. Calculus, A Complete Course. Addison-Wesley Ltd. E. Kreyszig, 1999. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1510/mat-1.451

Additional: This course replaces Mat-1.452.

Language: Swedish

Mat-1.1531 Basic course in Mathematics 3-I (5 cr)

Autumn (Period I), will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Complex analysis. Integral transforms. Fourier series. .

Literature: E. Kreyszig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons or R. Lopez. Advanced Engineering Mathe­matics.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in mathematics 1-2.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.1532 replaces Mat-1.453.

Language: Swedish

Mat-1.1532 Basic course in Mathematics 3-II (5 cr)

Autumn (Period II), will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Matrix calculus. Systems of differential equations. Par­tial differential equations. Numerical methods.

Literature: E. Kreyszig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in mathematics 1-2.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.1531 replaces Mat-1.453.

Language: Swedish

Mat-1.1610 Mathematics 1 (10 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Vector and matrix algebra. Complex numbers.  Ana­lytic geometry.   Differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable.

Literature: E. Kreyszig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. John Wiley & Sons. H. Anton. Calculus a new horizon. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Or R. A. Adams. Calculus, A Complete Course. Addison-Wesley Ltd.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.461 and the implementation of the course depends on the number and needs of the students.

Language: English

Mat-1.1620 Mathematics 2 (10 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Differential and integral calculus for functions of sev­eral variables. Series. Differential equations.

Literature: R. A. Adams. Calculus, A Complete Course. Addi­son-Wesley Ltd.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1610

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.462 and the implementation of the course depends on the number and needs of the students.

Language: English

Mat-1.1631 Mathematics 3-I (5 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Victoria Sofieva, spec. teacher

Contents:Complex analysis, Integral transforms, Fourier series.

Literature: E. Kreyszig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1610 and Mat-1.1620

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.1632 replaces Mat-1.463 and the implementation of the course depends on the number and needs of the students.

Language: English

Mat-1.1632 Mathematics 3-II (5 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Victoria Sofieva, spec. teacher

Contents: Matrix calculus, Systems of differential equations, Par­tial differential equations, Numerical methods.

Literature: E. Kreyszig. Advanced Engineering Mathematics.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.1610 and Mat-1.1620.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.1631 replaces Mat-1.463 and the implementation of the course depends on the number and needs of the students.

Language: English

 

Mat-1.2600 Applied Probability A (5 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Ilkka Mellin, university teacher

Contents: Fundamental notions and axioms of probability. Dis­crete, continuous and multi-dimensional distributions. Conver­gence concepts for random variables. Laws of large numbers and the central limit theorem. Statistics: estimation theory, one and two-sample tests, tests of goodness of fit and of independence, simple regression. Applications in engineering sciences.

Literature: P. Laininen: Todennäköisyys ja sen tilastollinen sovel­taminen, Otatieto 1998, J.S. Milton, J.C. Arnold: Introduction to Probability and Statistics, McGraw-Hill

Prerequisites: 1st year basic courses in mathematics.

Additional: The course replaces   Mat-2.090.

http://www.math.hut.fi/opetus/sovtoda/index.html.fi

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.2620 Applied Probability B (5 cr)

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg and Ilkka Mellin, university teacher

Contents: Fundamental notions of probability and the most important distributions. Statistical analysis: estimation theory, one and two-sample tests, tests of goodness of fit and of indepen­dence, simple regression. Applications in engineering sciences.

Literature: P. Laininen: Todennäköisyys ja sen tilastollinen sovel­taminen, Otatieto 1998, J.S. Milton, J.C. Arnold: Introduction to Probability and Statistics, McGraw-Hill

Prerequisites: 1st year basic courses in mathematics.

Additional: The course replaces Mat-2.091.

http://www.math.hut.fi/opetus/sovtodb/index.html.fi

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.2990 Foundations of Modern Analysis (5 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: This course provides material on fundamental con­cepts and methods in analysis for later studies in mathematics. Principles of topology in metric spaces, continuity and deriva­tion, basics in measure and distribution theory.

Literature: R. F. Gariepy, W. P. Ziemer, 1995. Modern real anal­ysis, PWS-Publishing.

Prerequisites: Basic course in Mathematics 1

Additional: This course replaces the course
Mat-1.015

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.2991 Discrete Mathematics (5 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Harri Hakula, teaching research scientist

Contents: Combinatorics, counting problems, generating func­tions, groups of permutations, and the theorems of Burnside and Polya. Number theory, congruence arithmetics, pseudoprimes, and principles of cryptology. Algebra, finite fields, and elemen­tary coding theory.

Literature: Supplementary material. Highly recommended are also R.P. Grimaldi, 1999. Discrete and Combinatorial Mathe­matics. Addison-Wesley. K.H. Rosen, 1993. Elementary Number Theory and its Applications. Addison-Wesley.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1 (and 2).
Mat-1.128.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.2995 Project assignment in mathematics (2-5 cr) V

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: An individual project assignment that pertains to mathematical problems arising in applications and which has as its objective to develop computer skills needed in mathematics.

Language: Finnish/English

Mat-1.3011 History of Science I (2 cr) P

Autumn (Period I)

The course is lectured every other autumn alternating with
Mat-1.3013, for the first time in the autumn of  2006.

Lecturer: Ilpo Halonen, Ph.D, ilpo.halonen@helsinki.fi

Contents: The course examines the history of science by way of selected topics from antiquity to the twentieth century. The emphasis is on the methodological development of science and on the theories developed to deal with scientific method.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.3012 replaces
Mat-1.041.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3012 History of Science II (3 cr) P

Autumn (Period II)

The course is lectured every other autumn alternating with
Mat-1.3014, for the first time in the autumn of  2006.

Lecturer: Ilpo Halonen, Ph.D, ilpo.halonen@helsinki.fi

Contents: The course enters  more deeply into the themes treated in Mat-1.3011. In particular, the great scientific advances made during the 17th century, often called "the great scientific revolution", are treated. An important theme in this revolution was the development of astronomy. Behind the central mathe­matical-physical discoveries during the period were persons like   Kopernikus, Brahe, Kepler, Bacon, Galilei, Descartes, Newton and Leibniz. In addition the course treats certain parts of more recent history of science  (e.g. Einstein).

Prerequisites: Mat-1.3011

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.3011 replaces
Mat-1.041

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3013 Philosophy of Science I (2 cr) P

Autumn (Period I)

The course is lectured every other autumn alternating with
Mat-1.3011, for the first time in the autumn of 2005.

Lecturer: Ilpo Halonen, Ph.D, ilpo.halonen@helsinki.fi

Contents: The course deals mainly the foundations, objec­tives,and the methods in the mathematical and physical sciences from a philosophical point of view. The course proceeds histori­cally from the philosophers of antiquity to the scientific revolu­tion and from there to the essential modern philosophies. The characteristic features of science and of scientific thinking are systematically treated as well as concepts about the methods and the objectives of science and the nature of scientific knowledge during different periods.

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.3014 replaces
Mat-1.042.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3014 Philosophy of Science II (3 cr) P

Autumn (Period II)

The course is lectured every other autumn alternating with
Mat-1.3012, for the first time in the autumn of 2005.

Lecturer: Ilpo Halonen, Ph.D, ilpo.halonen@helsinki.fi

Contents: The course enters systematically more deeply into the themes treated in Mat-1.3013. Central themes are the scientific establishment of theories and concepts, scientific deduction. its nature and objectives, scientific explanations and causality prob­lems, the ethics of science and questions pertaining to the scien­tific world view, growth of knowledge and the development of science.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.3013

Additional: This course together with Mat-1.3013 replaces Mat-1.042.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3031 Mathematical Logic I (2 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: About the logical basis of some theories in mathemat­ics and its applications. Formal logic, propositional calculus, and predicate calculus. Foundations of set theory, and number the­ory. Decidability problem, and Turing machines, and Gödel's theorem. Classical paradoxes. Classical and non-classical sys­tems of logic.

Literature: Supplementary material.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.080

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3032 Fuzzy Sets (2 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: Crisp and fuzzy definitions in set theory, fuzzy opera­tions for basic arithmetic and analysis. Fuzzy graphs and rela­tions. About possibility and probability. Fuzzy logic and approximate reasoning. Applications.

Literature: H.-J. Zimmermann. Fuzzy Set Theory and Its App-lications. Kluwer-Nijhoff Publishing, or supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.188.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3051 Discrete Mathematical Methods (3-6 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Harri Hakula, teaching research scientist

Contents: Variable. The course has been given with the follow­ing contents: Discrete algebra (4 cr), Finite insidence structures (3 cr), Finite automata (2 cr).

Literature: Supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.189.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3081 Algebra I (5 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer:Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: Groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and vector spaces. Homorphisms and isomorphisms. Polynomial rings, and field extensions.

Literature: W. K. Nicholson, 1999. Abstract Algebra. Wiley or supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.146.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3111 Number Theory (3 cr) P

Spring (Period III)

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Divisibility of integers, prime numbers, and pseudoprimes. Diophantine equations, and congruence arith­metic. Squares and non-squares in congruence arithmetic. Prim­itive roots. Continued fractions. Some methods of cryptology.

Literature: K.H. Rose, 1993. Elementary Number Theory and its Applications. Addison-Wesley or supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.191.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3281 Analysis I (5 cr)

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Ville Turunen, researcher

Contents: Measure and integration theory. Lp spaces. Differenti­ation.

Literature: R. F. Gariepy, W. P. Ziemer: Modern real analysis. PWS Publishing, 1995.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-2, Mat-1.2990

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3282 Study Group in Analysis (1-3 cr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Juha Kinnunen, Docent, Ville Turunen, researcher

Contents: We study the most recent methods and results in mod­ern analysis. The problems are related to e.g. partial differential equations and harmonic analysis.

Language: English on demand

Mat-1.3301 Complex analysis (5 op) L

Spring (Period IV)

Teacher: Prof Stig-Olof Londen

Contents: Properties of analytic functions, harmonic functions,

conformal mappings,  Hp-spaces, etc.

Literature: To be announced later.

Language: Finnish, English on demand

Mat-1.3345 Inverse problems for differential equations (4-6 cr) P V

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof. Matti Lassas

Contents: The course gives an introduction to inverse problems related to analysis, in particular to the inverse problems for ordi­nary differential equations. Some multidimensional inverse problems and imaging problems are also introduced. The scope of the course is 5 cr this year.

Prequisities: Mat-1.2990, Mat-1.3460

Language: English on demand

Mat-1.3352 Hyperbolic partial differential equations(5 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: Hyperbolic partial differential equations, e.g. conser­vation laws, and mathods used to solve them.

Literature: L.C. Evans, Partial Differential Equations, AMS

Prerequisites: Basic courses in mathematics

Language: English on demand

Mat-1.3353 Viscosity Solution to Partial Differential Equa­tions (5 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: Elliptic and parabolic equations, the maximum prin­ciple etc.

Additional: Course homepage http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/ viscosol/index.html.fi

This course replaces the course Mat-1.520.

Language: Finnish/English

Mat-1.3355 Microlocal analysis(4-6 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Matti Lassas

Contents: Topics related to microlocal analysis: propagation of singularities, pseudodifferential operators, Fourier integral oper­ators. This year 6 credit points.

Language: Finnish, English on demand

Mat-1.3371 Dynamical Systems (5 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Timo Eirola

Contents: Qualitative theory of ordinary differentiel equations and dynamical systems. Invariant sets, bifucations, global behav­iour.

Literature: To be announced.

Prerequisities: Basic courses in mathematics 1-3.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.165

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3379 Special Course in Dynamical Systems (3-6 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Timo Eirola

Contents: Spring 2006: Numerical analysis of invariant sets and bifucations. The scope of the course is 5 cr in this year.

Literature: Lecture notes.

Prerequisities: Mat-1.3371 or similar

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.187.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3421 Basics of Fourier Analysis (5 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: Fourier series, Fourier transform of L1 - and L2 -func­tions and distributions, discrete Fourier transform, applications.

Requirements: Requirements of the course must be discussed with the teacher.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1 (and 3)

Additional: The course replaces the course Mat-1.158.

http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/fourier/ index.html.fi

Language: Finnish / English

Mat-1.3422 Wavelet Theory (3 cr) P

Autumn (Period I)

Lecturer: Prof Gustaf Gripenberg

Contents: Basic wavelet theory, multiresolutions, orthonormal bases, frames, etc.

Literature: Lecture notes.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.510.
Course homepage http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/wavelet/ index.html.fi

Language: Finnish/English

Mat-1.3460 Principles of Functional Analysis (5 cr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Olavi Nevanlinna

Contents: Banach- and Hilbert spaces. Theory of linear opera­tors.

Literature: E. Kreyszig, 1989. Introductory Functional Analysis with Applications, John Wiley & Sons.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-2 and Mat-1.2990

Additional: The course replaces the course Mat-1.140.

Language: Finnish / English

Mat-1.3461 Operator algebras (5 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Ville Turunen, researcer

Contents: C*- and Lipschitz-algebras: topology, metric spaces and measure theory from functional analysis point of view.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.3460/Mat-1.140

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3462 Applied Functional Analysis (3-5 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: N.N.

Literature: Supplementary material.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.3460/Mat-1.140

Additional: The course replaces the course Mat-1.141.

Language: Finnish / English

Mat-1.3530 Introduction to Differential Geometry (5 cr) P

Spring, the course is lectured every other year alternating with Mat-1.3531.

Lecturer: Kirsi Peltonen, teaching research scientist

Contents: Curves and surfaces.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3

Additiona: This course replaces the course Mat-1.166.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3531 Differential Geometry (5 cr) P V

Spring, the course is lectured every other year alternating with Mat-1.3530, next time in the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Kirsi Peltonen, teaching research scientist

Contents: Topics related to differential geometry varying from classical Riemannian geometry to modern geometries. More specified topics will be announced later.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3 and
Mat-1.2990/Mat-1.015.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3601 Introduction to stochastics (5 cr) P

Spring (Period III)

Lecturer: Prof Esko Valkeila

Contents: Probability space, expectation, independence. Con­vergence concepts in stochastics. Law of large numbers, central limit theorem and large deviations. Conditional expectation.

Additional: The course replaces Mat-1.503.

http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3602 Stochastic analysis (3-5 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Stig-Olof Londen

Contents: Ito integrals. Stochastic  differential ja integral equa­tions. Stochastic equations in infinite dimensional spaces. Kry­lov's theory.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of stochastics and analysis

Language: Finnish, English on demand

Mat-1.3603 Mathematical Finance (5 cr) P

Autumn (Period I)

Lecturer: Prof Esko Valkeila

Contents: Arbitrage and hedging in discrete time pricing mod­els. Optimal investment. Pricing models in continuous time. Black & Scholes formula. Asymmetric information in pricing models.

Additional: The course replaces Mat-1.504.
http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3604 Stationary processes (5 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Esko Valkeila

Contents: Spectral theory. L2 integration. Prediction. Filtration.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.3601

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3605 Information and stochastic processes (5 cr) P V

Autumn (Period II)

Lecturer: Prof Esko Valkeila

Contents: The course deals with divergence measures for the dis­tributions of stochastic processes and applications in statistics. Project work.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.3601

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3606 Seminar on stochastics (1-3 cr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Esko Valkeila

Contents: Lectures by visitors, researchers and students.

Language: Finnish, English on demand

Mat-1.3607 Stochastic optimization (2-5 cr) P V

Autumn

Lecturer: Teemu Pennanen, Docent

Contents: Optimization under stochastic uncertainty. This year 4 cr.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of probability and functional analysis.

Language: Finnish, English on demand

Mat-1.3621 Statistical inference (5 cr) P

Spring

Lecturer: university teacher Ilkka Mellin

Contents: Probability models. Sampling and sample distribu­tions. Estimation of parameters in probability distributions and properties of the estimators. Statistical testing. Bayesian meth­ods. Multivariate inference. Theory of large samples. Regression.

Literature: Supplementary material. Information about further literature is given at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.2600 or Mat-1.2620.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3626 Computational methods in inverse problems
(4-6 cr) P V

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Erkki Somersalo

Contents: The course contents varies from year to year, the focus being on computational and statistical methods for solving inverse problems in practice. The course in spring 2007 has its emphasis on statistical approach and in particular on Monte Carlo methods for exploring the posterior distributions. applica­tion areas include imaging and biological models. The scope of the course is 6 cr this year.

Literature: Material available from the lecturer.

Language: English on demand

Mat-1.3650 Finite Element Method I (5 cr) P

Spring

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Sobolev spaces, elliptic variational problems, mathe­matical background of finite element method, most common element types, approximation properties of polynomials, practi­cal aspects.

Literature: S. Larsson, V. Thomée: Partial Differential Equations with Numerical Methods, Springer, 2005

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3/4, basics in par­tial differential equations

Additional: This course replaces the course
Mat-1.171 Principles of Finite Element Method

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3651 Matrix computations (5 cr) P

Spring

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Matrix decompositions and their numerical computa­tion, eigenvalue iterations, sparse matrices, iterative solution of linear systems.

Literature: Lecture notes

Additional: The course replaces the course Mat-1.175.

Language: Finnish/English

Mat-1.3652 Finite Difference Methods (5 cr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Jan von Pfaler, researcher

Contents: Difference methods for the numerical solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations; in particular stability and convergence. Preservation of important qualitative proper­ties under discretization are also examined.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3

Literature: S. Larsson, V. Thomée: Partial Differential Equations with Numerical Methods, Springer, 2005

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.169.

Language: Finnish, English on demand

Mat-1.3653 Theory of Approximation (5 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Harri Hakula, teaching research scientist

Contents: Approximation of functions with polynomials, splines, trigonometric functions and wavelets in different norms.

Literature: Lecture notes

Prerequisites: Mat-1.2990/Mat-1.015 (or equal)

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.170.

Language: Finnish / English

Mat-1.3654 Numeric and Symbolic Computation (3-5 cr) P

Spring

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: The course is given in the form of project and seminar work. The mathematical topics covered include numerical methods in general, differential equations, numerical linear algebra, the mathematics of signal processing, optimization, etc. Other topics are also possible depending on the interest of partic­ipants. The mathematical software systems used are mainly Mat­lab and Maple.

Requirements: Project/seminar work.

Prerequisites: Basic courses in Mathematics 1-3

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.192.
Course homepage http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/numsym/

Language: English on demand

Mat-1.3655 Study group in numerical analysis (1-3 cr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Timo Eirola

Contents: We study the most recent methods and results in numerical analysis.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3656 Seminar on Numerical Analysis and
Computational Science (1-5 cr) P V

Autumn + spring

Lecturer: Prof Timo Eirola

Contents: Applications of computational methods to diverse sci­entific and technical problems. The seminar will meet once a week during the academic year. Suitable also for undergraduate students.

Additional: The course replaces Mat-1.600.

Language: Finnish, English on demand

Mat-1.3657 Computational Methods of Partial Differential Equations (5 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Harri Hakula, teaching research scientist

Contents: Foundations of modern scientific computing: imple­mentation of difference and finite element methods.

Literature: To be announced later.

Prerequisites: Mat-1.404

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-1.174.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.3658 Special course in numeric  analysis (5 op) L V

Spring

Lecturer: prof. Timo Eirola

Contents: Problems of current interest  in numerical analysis. Further details about the content this year will be given later.

Language: English on demand

Mat-1.3990 Special assignment in  mathematics   (5-8 cr) V

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: An individual research assignment   or a literature sur­vey.

Language: Finnish, Swedish, English

Mat-1.3992 Computational Science, special assignment
(5-8 cr)

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Timo Eirola

Contents: Individual research project, where computational methods are applied and experimented in theoretical or practi­cal problems.

Mat-5.3701 Analytical Mechanics (5 cr) L

Not lectured academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: prof. Rolf Stenberg

Contents: A second course in theoretical mechanics. Newton's, Lagrange's and Hamilton,s mechanics.  Symmetries and conser­vation laws. Noether's theorem. Liouville's theorem. Dynamics of rigid bodies. Geometrical principles of mechanics.

Literature: V. I. Arnold. Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics. Springer Graduate Texts in Mathematics 60. J. V. José, E. J. Saletan Classical Dynamics : A Contemporary Approach. Cambridge University Press 1998.

Language: English

Mat-5.3702 Advanced Course in Theoretical Mechanics (5 cr)  

Not lectured 2005-2006.

Lecturer: Prof Rolf Stenberg

Contents: To be specified later

Mat-5.3740 Continuum mechanics (5 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year  2007-08

Lecturer: Prof. Rolf Stenberg

Contents: A basic course in continuum mechanics, providing the basis for further study in both fluid and solid mechanics.

Literature: R. Temam, A. Miranville. Mathematical Modelling in Continuum Mechanics. 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press.

Prerequisities: The basic courses in mathematics

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-5.188 Continuum mechanics.

Language: English on demand

Mat-5.3741 Theory of Elasticity (5 cr) P

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Rolf Stenberg

Contents: Linear elasticity. Variational principles of elasticity. Models for thin structures: beams and plates. Composite struc­tures. Eigenvalue problems: free vibrations, buckling.

Literature: Feng Kang & Shi Zhong-Ci. Mathematical Theory of Elastic Structures. Springer-Verlag 1996.

Language: English

 


Courses credited in ocr

 

Mat-1.125 Individual Research Project in Mathematics
(3-6 ocr) V

Lecturer: Jarmo Malinen, senior assistant

Contents: Individual research project related to mathematical problems in practice. As a rule, the projects are given 3 ocr, but in exceptional cases this can vary.

Language: Finnish / English / Swedish

Mat-1.142 Seminar on Mathematics (1.5-3 ocr) P V

Autumn + spring

Lecturer: Prof Matti Lassas

Contents: The purpose of the course is to practice giving mathe­matical talks and presentations. Specific topics of seminars are decided on the beginning of the semester.

Language: Finnish

Mat-1.218 Seminar on Inverse Problems (1.5-4 ocr) P V

Autumn + spring

Lecturer: Prof Erkki Somersalo and Prof Matti Lassas

Contents: The seminar will assemble irregularly at times to be announced separately. For seminar information, the students are asked to give their contact information to the lecturer. The top­ics of the seminar include actual research topics as well as topics of the diploma, licentiate and doctoral theses.

Additional: http://www.math.hut.fi/teaching/inversioseminaari/

Language: English on demand

Mat-1.625 Special Assignment in Computational Science and Engineering (3-5 ocr)

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Timo Eirola

Contents: Individual research project, where computational methods are applied and experimented in theoretical or practi­cal problems.

Mat-5.002 Individual Research Projects in Mechanics
(3-6 ocr)

Autumn + spring

Lecturer: Prof Rolf Stenberg

Contents: Individual research tasks in mechanics performed under the supervision of the teachers of the laboratory. Specific advice is given by the teachers.

Requirements: Approved report

Language: Finnish

Mat-5.100 Individual Studies (2-10 ocr) V

Lecturer: Prof Rolf Stenberg

Contents: The contents and the extent of the individual studies are decided on in advance with the teacher in charge.

Language: Finnish

Mat-5.188 Continuum Mechanics (4 ocr) P

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Prof Rolf Stenberg

Contents: Tensor algebra and analysis. Kinematics. Mass, momentum, force and stress. Constitutive models. Non-viscous and viscous flow. Navier-Stokes equations. Nonlinear and linear elasticity.

Literature: M. E. Gurtin. An Introduction to Continuum Mechanics. Academic Press.

Additional: During the academic year 2007-2008 will be replaced by the course Mat-5.3740 Continuum Mechanics

Language: English on demand

Mat-5.196 Postgraduate and Research Seminar on Mechanics (3-5 ocr) P V

Autumn + spring (Periods II-IV)

Lecturer: Prof Rolf Stenberg

Contents: Lectures given by visitors, reseachers of the laboratory and postgraduate students.

Language: English

Mat-5.210 Special Course in Computational Mechanics
(2-4 ocr) P V

Autumn

Lecturer: Mikko Lyly, Docent

Contents: The course deals with computational methods for parteial differential equations, such as the classical finite element method, mixed finite elements and finite volume methods. The focus is on so called a-posteriori error estimates and adaptive numerical methods.. Extent this academic year 3 ocr.

Literature: P. Neittaanmäki, S. Repin. Reliable Methods for Computer Simulation. Error Control and A-Posteriori Estimates. Studies in Mathematics and its Applications Vol. 33. Elsevier 2004.

Language: English

Mat-2 APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Prof Raimo P. Hämäläinen, tel. 451 3054, room U 211
Prof Harri Ehtamo, tel. 451 3058, room U 238
Prof Esa Saarinen, tel. 451 3061, room U 209
Prof Ahti Salo, tel. 451 3055, room U 240

 

 

Courses credited in ECTS

Mat-2.1197 Philosophy and Systems Thinking (3 cr) P V

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Esa Saarinen

Contents: The course introduces students to conceptual think­ing in a highly personal and thought provoking style. Drawing from history of philosophy, case studies and from key ideas of sys­tems thinking, the aim is to make students more acutely aware of their own philosophy of life. Spring term courses are indepen­dent units and can be completed separately.

Requirements: Essay, based on the lectures and literature.

Literature: E. Saarinen: Filosofia!, 2004, WSOY. P.M. Senge: The Fifth Discipline, Currency Doubleday.

Additional: This course replaces the course
Mat-2.197 Philosophy and Systems Thinking

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.2103 Design of Experiments and Statistical Models (4 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Simo Heliövaara, special lecturer

Contents: Fundamental principles of design of experiments and of analysis of experimental data. Linear statistical models: the analysis of variance, randomized blocks, factorial experiments. Response surface methods.

Literature: D.C. Montgomery: Design and Analysis of Experi­ments, John Wiley & Sons

Prerequisites: Applied probability

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-2.103 Design of Experiments and Statistical Models

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.2104 Introduction to Statistical Inference (4 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Kai Virtanen, researcher

Contents: Introduction to computer oriented statistical analysis and statistical inference. Parametric and nonparametric tests. Regression analysis: linear, logistic, Poisson regression. Analysis of variance: one-way ANOVA, multiple comparisons, two-way ANOVA.

Literature: P. Laininen: Tilastollisen analyysin perusteet, Otati­eto, 2000, or J.S. Milton and J.C. Arnold: Introduction to Proba­bility and Statistics, McGraw-Hill, 3rd edition, 1995.

Prerequisites: Applied probability

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-2.104 Introduc­tion to Statistical Inference

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.2105 Introduction to Optimization (3 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Harri Ehtamo

Contents: An introductory course to linear and non-linear pro­gramming. The following topics are included: Building of opti­mization models, resource allocation models, least-squares problems, goal programming, integer programming and travel­ing salesman problem together with genetic algorithms. In exer­cises Excel and Matlab are used to solve the problems.

Literature: Lecture notes.

Prerequisites: 1st year math.

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-2.105 Introduc­tion to Optimization

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.2107 Computational Assignments in Applied Mathe­matics (3 cr) V

Autumn & spring

Lecturers: Simo Heliövaara, specialist teacher and teaching assistants

Contents: Studying of mathematical problem solving in tutori­als. The course is suitable for all the departments as an introduc­tion to modeling. Software used in the course include Matlab, Simulink, Mathematica, NCSS, Excel and Web-Hipre.

Requirements: The course is completed either by attending tuto­rials or by completing personal assignments. Tutorials are held both in spring and autumn term. Personal assignments can be collected from the course assistant. The course is recommended for second year students.

Prerequisites: 1st year math and applied probability

Additional: This course replaces the course Mat-2.107 Compu­tational Assignments in Applied Mathematics

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3111 Stochastic Processes (5 cr) P

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.111 Stochastic Processes which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3112 Statistical Multivariate Methods (3-6 cr) P

Spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.112 Statistical Multivariate Methods which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3114 Investment Science (5 cr) P

Spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.114 Investment Science which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3117 Risk Analysis (5 cr) P

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.117 Risk Analysis which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3118 Reliability Engineering(5 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year. Lectured alternately with
Mat-2.3117.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.118 Reliability Engineering.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3128 Prediction and Time Series Analysis (4 cr)

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.128 Prediction and Time Series Analysis which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3130 Mathematical Modelling (3 cr) P

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.130 Mathematical Modelling which is lectured this aca­demic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3132 Systems Analysis Laboratory I(3 cr)

Spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.132 Systems Analysis Laboratory, assignments 2 and 3, which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3134 Decision Making and Problem Solving (4 cr) P

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.134 Decision Making and Problem Solving which is lec­tured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3139 Nonlinear Programming (5 cr) P

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.139 Nonlinear Programming which is lectured this aca­demic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3140 Linear Programming (5 cr) P

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.140 Linear Programming which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3148 Dynamic Optimization (5 cr) P

Spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.148 Dynamic Optimization which is lectured this aca­demic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3152 Game Theory (4 cr) P V

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.152 Game Theory.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.3170 Simulation (3 cr) P

Spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.170 Simulation which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4108 Independent Research Projects in Applied Math­ematics (5-8 cr) V

Not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.108 Independent Research Projects in Applied Mathe­matics which is organised this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4129 System Identification (4 cr) P

Spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.129 System Identification which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4133 Systems Analysis Laboratory II (4 cr)

Spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.132 Systems Analysis Laboratory, assignments 1 and 4, which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4136 Special Topics in Decision Making (3-6 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.136 Special Topics in Decision Making which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4142 Seminar on Optimization (5 cr) P V

Spring, not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.142 Seminar on Optimization which is organised this aca­demic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4143 Network Optimization (3-6 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.143 Network Optimization.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4144 Optimization Theory (3-6 cr) P V

Autumn, not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.144 Optimization Theory which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4146 Integer Programming (3-6 cr) P

Not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.144 Integer Programming.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4153 Multiple Criteria Optimization (3-6 cr) P

Not lectured this academic year. Exam according to agreement.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.153 Multiple Criteria Optimization.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4174 Programming of Mathematical Algorithms
(3-6 cr) P V

Spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.174 Programming of Mathematical Algorithms which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4177 Seminar on Case Studies in Operation Research (5 cr) P V

Spring, not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.177 Seminar on Case Studies in Operation Research which is organised this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4191 Postgraduate Seminar on Applied Mathematics
(5 cr) P V

Autumn, not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.191 Postgraduate Seminar on Applied Mathematics which is organised this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4192 Systems Research Seminar (1-6 cr) P V

The arrangement will be announced later.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.192 Systems Research Seminar which is lectured this aca­demic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4193 Independent Studies in Systems Analysis and Applied Mathematics (1-9 cr) P V

Autumn & spring, not organised this academic year.

Contents: Annually changing topic. Requirement for indepen­dent studies or supplement to normal courses according to agree­ment.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.193 Independent Studies in Systems Analysis and Applied Mathematics which is organised this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4194 Research Course in Systems Science (1-6 cr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.194 Summer School in Systems Science which is lec­tured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4195 Web-based Courses in Systems Analysis
(1-6 cr) P V

Autumn & spring, not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.195 Web-based Courses in Systems Analysis which is orga­nised this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.4198 Seminar of Creative Problem Solving (5 cr) P V

Autumn, not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Mat-2.198 Seminar of Creative Problem Solving which is organ­ised this academic year.

Language: Finnish

 

 


Courses credited in ocr

Mat-2.108 Independent Research Projects in Applied Mathe­matics (3-5 ocr) V

Lecturer: Prof Raimo P. Hämäläinen, Prof Harri Ehtamo, Prof Esa Saarinen, Prof Ahti Salo as well as other lecturers and researchers of the laboratory

Contents: An individual research project; topics from industry or from research projects of the laboratory. Students can also pro­pose their own topics. The topics need to be discussed and approved by one of the teachers. One of the main aims is to get experience in writing a research report.

Requirements: Written report

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math, courses of the laboratory related to the chosen topic.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.111 Stochastic Processes (3 ocr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Jirka Poropudas, researcher

Contents: Branching processes, discrete and continuous-time Markov chains (e.g. Poisson processes, birth and death pro­cesses), basic notions of queuing theory, renewal processes, Brownian motion.

Literature: R. Durrett: Essentials of Stochastic Processes, Springer, 1999

Prerequisites: Applied probability

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.112 Statistical Multivariate Methods (2-4 ocr) P

Spring

Lecturer: Ilkka Mellin, university teacher

Contents: Multiple regression, principal component analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, MANOVA, canonical correlation. Computer oriented approach.

Literature: S. Sharma: Applied Multivariate Techniques, John Wiley, 1996.

Prerequisites: Applied probability

Additional: Course can be taken in the independent studies, see Mat-2.193.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.113 Queuing Theory (2 ocr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Queuing problems as stochastic processes, the prob­lems including finite or infinite set of users and servers, queuing disciplines, queues as Markov processes. Applications include various serving systems, telecommunication systems etc.

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math, Mat-2.111

Additional: For a similar course see S-38.3143

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.114 Investment Science (2-4 ocr) P

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Ahti Salo and Pekka Mild, researcher

Contents: Instruments of investment science and finance, risk analysis, term structure of interest rates, pricing of derivatives, optimization of investment portfolio return.

Requirements: Assignments and exam.

Literature: D.G. Luenberger: Investment Science, Oxford Uni­versity Press, 1998.

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math; applied probability

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.115 Seminar on Stochastic Methods (0.5-6 ocr) P V

Will be given during this academic year in connection with the Seminar on Optimization.

Lecturer: Prof Raimo P. Hämäläinen

Contents: Varies annually.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.117 Risk Analysis (3 ocr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Ahti Salo and Urho Pulkkinen, Docent

Contents: The aim of the course is to introduce methods and models applied in the risk analysis of various systems, including the models and approaches of economic risk management. Fur­ther, the course provides a deeper view over concepts for han­dling risk and uncertainty, Finally, practical examples on risk analyses are presented.

Literature: Will be announced later.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.118 Reliability Engineering (2.5 ocr) P

Not lectured this academic year. Lectured alternately with
Mat-2.117.

Lecturer: Urho Pulkkinen, Docent

Contents: The basic principles and concepts of systems reliabil­ity analysis, and methods applied to analyzing the reliability and availability of complex systems.

Prerequisites: Applied probability and Mat-2.2104

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.125 Special Topics in Stochastics (2-4 ocr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Annually varying topics on stochastics. Lectures and their topic will be announced later.

Requirements: Varies annually.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.126 Statistical Quality Control (2 ocr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: The course covers the mathematical foundations of methods of quality control and improvement, acceptance sam­pling and Taguchi methods.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: A. Mitra: Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, Macmillan, 1998.

Prerequisites: Applied probability

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.128 Prediction and Time Series Analysis (2 ocr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Ilkka Mellin, university teacher

Contents: Regression and other models and their use in the pre­diction of time series, especially linear time series analysis, ARIMA models and dynamic regression models; model selec­tion, parameter estimation, diagnostic checks.

Requirements: Exam and assignments

Literature: R.S. Pindyck, D.L. Rubinfeld: Econometric models and economic forecasts, 4th edition, 1998; lecture notes; other literature will be announced later

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math and applied probability.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.129 System Identification (2 ocr) P

Spring

Lecturer: Tuomas Raivio, Docent

Contents: Transfer function and state space models of dynamic systems, modeling; systems theory. Identification of dynamic sys­tems: nonparametric methods, inputs and design of experi­ments, model structures, prediction error methods, estimation of parameters, model structure selection, model validation.

Requirements: Exam and assignments

Literature: L. Ljung, T. Glad: Modeling of Dynamic Systems, Prentice Hall, 1994. Available in Swedish, publisher Studentlit­teratur.

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math and applied probability.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.130 Mathematical Modelling (2 ocr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Kai Virtanen, researcher

Contents: An introduction to systems thinking and utilization of mathematical models in different application areas. Construc­tion of models, differential and difference equation models, modeling based on optimization, simulation of dynamic systems.

Literature: F.R. Giordano, M.D. Weir, W.P. Fox: A First Course in Mathematical Modeling, Brooks/Cole, 1997

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math and applied probability.

Additional: Course will be held as an Internet course. Basic course of modeling is held in autumn and various advanced courses both in autumn and spring. The advanced courses are arranged within course Mat-2.195.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.132 Systems Analysis Laboratory (2-5 ocr)

Autumn + spring

Lecturer: Kai Virtanen, researcher

Contents: Four fairly large assignments on the implementation and analysis of mathematical models. The assignments deal with optimization, system dynamics, time-series analysis and stabiliza­tion and control of a large scale system.

Requirements: Four written reports and a small exam

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math, Mat-2.139, Mat-2.148. Tak­ing the course simultaneously with Mat-2.128 and Mat-2.129 is recommended.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.134 Decision Making and Problem Solving (2 ocr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Jussi Liesiö, researcher

Contents: Models for decision making and problem solving: decision criteria, subjective values, uncertainty, dynamics of decision making, group decision making, optimization with mul­tiple objectives.

Requirements: Assignments and exam.

Prerequisites: Mat-2.2105 and applied probability.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.136 Special Topics in Decision Making (0.5-6 ocr) P V

Lectures this academic year through intensive periods.

Lecturer: Prof Ahti Salo and visiting lecturers

Contents: Annually varying topics on decision making. This year technology foresight is one of the topics.

Requirements: Assignments and exam.

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math and applied probability.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.139 Nonlinear Programming (3 ocr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Kimmo Berg, researcher

Contents: Theory and numerical methods to solve problems in nonlinear programming. Applications from natural sciences, engineering and economics.

Requirements: Exam or mid-term exams.

Literature: M.S. Bazaraa, H.D. Sherali, C.M. Shetty: Nonlinear Programming, Theory and Algorithms, Wiley and Sons 1993.

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math.

Additional: Course can be taken as an Internet course, see Mat-2.195.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.140 Linear Programming (3 ocr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Erkka Näsäkkälä, special lecturer

Contents: The simplex method, dual of the linear program, inte­rior point algorithms, integer programming. Applications to transportation problems, network problems and production planning.

Requirements: Homework, assignments and take home exam/ exam.

Literature: D. Bertsimas, J.N. Tsitsiklis: Introduction to Linear Optimization, Athena Scientific 1997

Prerequisites: Mat-2.2105

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.142 Seminar on Optimization (0.5-6 ocr) P V

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Raimo P. Hämäläinen

Contents: Varies yearly with a possibility to take part multiple times. Subject is announced in the beginning of the term.

Requirements: Grade is based on presentation, homework exer­cises and active participation.

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math, Mat-2.2105 and applied probability

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.143 Network Optimization (2-4 ocr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Harri Ehtamo

Contents: Graphs and network flow formulations. Maximal flow, transportation, assignment, and shortest path problems. Linear programming simplex algorithm, the dual-, and primal-dual algorithm for network problem.

Literature: D. Bertsekas: Network Optimization, Athena Scien­tific, 1998.

Prerequisites: Mat-2.2105 or Mat-2.140

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.144 Optimization Theory (2-4 ocr) P V

Autumn

Lecturer: Jyrki Lignell, researcher

Contents: Annually changing topic of some of the mainstream themes in optimization. This year topic is convex optimization.

Requirements: Exam and active participation in lectures

Literature: J.-B. Hiriart-Urruty, C. Lemarechal: Fundamentals of Convex Analysis, Springer, 2001.

Prerequisites: Mat-2.139 or Mat-2.140

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.146 Integer Programming (2-4 ocr) P

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Harri Ehtamo

Contents: Optimization problems including integer variables together with most common algorithms: branch and bound, cut­ting plane, dynamic programming, approximation, simulated annealing and genetic algorithm. Complexity analysis. Dual problem and its relation to the network problem.

Literature: D. Bertsimas, J.N. Tsitsiklis: Introduction to Linear Optimization, Athena Scientific, 1997.

Prerequisites: Mat-2.2105 or Mat-2.140

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.148 Dynamic Optimization (3 ocr) P

Spring

Lecturer: Janne Karelahti, researcher

Contents: Optimization methods for dynamic systems: dynamic programming, calculus of variations, maximum principle, differ­ential games. Application examples on engineering, economics and biology.

Literature: D.E. Kirk: Optimal Control Theory; M.I. Kamien, N.L. Schwarz: Dynamic Optimization - the Calculus of Varia­tions and Optimal Control in Economics and Management

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd years math.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.152 Game Theory (2-4 ocr) P V

Not lectured this academic year.

Lecturer: Prof Harri Ehtamo

Contents: Annually varying topics on game theory. On autumn 2005 the topic was noncooperative game theory.

Requirements: Exam and assignments.

Literature: R. Gibbons: A Primer in Game Theory, Prentice Hall, 1992.

Prerequisites: Mat-2.2105 and applied probability

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.153 Multiple Criteria Optimization (2-4 ocr) P

Not lectured this academic year. Exam according to agreement.

Lecturer: Antti Punkka, researcher

Contents: Single and multiobjective decision making. Utility function, Pareto optimality, the theory of vector maximization, goal programming, interactive methods. Applications.

Literature: K.M. Miettinen: Nonlinear Multiobjective Optimi­zation, Kluwer 1999

Prerequisites: Mat-2.2105 or Mat-2.139

Additional: Course is held as an Internet course, see Mat-2.195.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.170 Simulation (2 ocr) P

Spring

Lecturer: Ville Mattila, researcher

Contents: Simulation of systems including discrete events and queues: stochastic queuing models, constructing a model, simu­lation techniques, graphical simulation software.

Requirements: Assignments and a case study.

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year math and applied probability

Language: Finnish or English

Mat-2.174 Programming of Mathematical Algorithms
(2-4 ocr) P V

Spring

Lecturer: Janne Sorsa, special lecturer

Contents: The course deals with numerical methods together with the main computer programs of optimization. The empha­sis is on their reliability and performance. In addition the most common optimization packages are introduced.

Requirements: Assignment and active lecture participation.

Literature: I. Maros: Computational Techniques of the Simplex Method, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, 2003.

Prerequisites: Mat-2.2105 or Mat-2.140

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.177 Seminar on Case Studies in Operation Research (3-4 ocr) P V

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Ahti Salo

Contents: Teamwork will be practised in the context of techno-economic projects. Construction and application of models, planning and execution of projects. Excursions to firms and research organizations.

Requirements: Assignments.

Prerequisites: 1st and 2nd year mathematics, Mat-2.2105 and applied probability

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.191 Postgraduate Seminar on Applied Mathematics
(1-6 ocr) P V

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Harri Ehtamo and JAnne Karelahti, researcher

Contents: Seminar on topics of current interest in systems and operations research, mainly for postgraduate but also for under­graduate students. The course can be taken repeatedly. The annually variable topic is announced separately at the beginning of the term.

Requirements: Seminar presentation, homework exercises and attendance.

Additional: This autumn the subject of the seminar is stochastic dynamic optimization

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.192 Systems Research Seminar (0.5-6 ocr) P V

The arrangement will be announced later.

Lecturer: Prof Raimo P. Hämäläinen

Contents: Presentations on new topics and problems in systems analysis, decision making and risk management given by partici­pants and visitors.

Requirements: Varies annually

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.193 Independent Studies in Systems Analysis and Applied Mathematics (0.5-6 ocr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Harri Ehtamo, Prof Raimo P. Hämäläinen, Prof Esa Saarinen, Prof Ahti Salo and Kai Virtanen, researcherCon­tents: For those who cannot take part in lectures there are suit­able entities for independent studies on technology fore-
casting, environment valuation, multivariate methods, multiple criteria optimization. Courses and exams can only be taken dur­ing the terms by contacting the lecturer responsible.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.194 Summer School in Systems Science (0.5-6 ocr) P V

Lecturer: Sebastian Slotte, researcher

Contents: Postgraduate and advanced course deals with topics of current interest in systems research given by visiting profession­als. The topic for this year is dialogical methods in learning orga­nizations, natural resources management, problem structuring and in leadership of different human systems.

Additional: Credits for the course can also be earned by passing courses of the graduate school in Systems analysis, decision mak­ing and risk management, see www.sal.tkk.fi/tutkijakoulu/dia­logi/.

Language: Finnish

Mat-2.195 Web-based Courses in Systems Analysis (0.5-6 ocr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Kai Virtanen, researcher

Contents: Independent studies with Web-based teaching mate­rial produced by the Systems Analysis Laboratory and selected foreign universities. Currently courses (compensation in paren­theses) on the following topics are available: nonlinear program­ming (Mat-2.139), theory of linear systems, mathematical modelling (Mat-2.130) and multiple criteria optimization (Mat-2.153).

Requirements: Exam or homework.

Language: Finnish or English

Mat-2.198 Seminar of Creative Problem Solving (0.5-6 ocr) P V

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Esa Saarinen and Prof Raimo P. Hämäläinen

Contents: Suitable for both undergraduate and graduate stu­dents. Themes change annually. Students are introduced to the essentials and key methods of creative problem solving.

Requirements: Seminar presentation, active participation and essay.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0 ORIENTATION COURSE FOR STUDIES AND THE DEGREE PROGRAMME’S BASIC PHYSICS COURSES

 

Courses credited in ECTS

Tfy-0.1011 Physics IA (4 cr)

Autumn (Period I, second part)

Lecturer: Prof Juhani von Boehm

Contents: Basic physics for physics students: dynamics of many particle systems, momentum and energy quantities, conservation laws.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Mansfield, O'Sullivan, Understanding Physics.

Intended for the degree programme TFM and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-0.101 Physics I. The same textbook is used in
Tfy-0. courses Physics I-III.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0.1012 Physics IB (4 cr)

Autumn (Period II)

Lecturer: Prof Juhani von Boehm

Contents: Basic physics for physics students: rigid body
dynamics, special relativity, dynamics of continuous systems, thermodynamics and statistical physics.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Mansfield, O'Sullivan, Understanding Physics.

Intended for the degree programme TFM and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-0.101 Physics I.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0.1023 Physics IIA (5 cr)

Spring (Period III)

Lecturer: Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for physics students: Wave motion, quantum mechanics and static electric fields.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Mansfield, O'Sullivan, Understanding Physic.

ntended for the degree programme TFM and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-0.102 Physics II.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0.1024 Physics IIB (5 cr)

Spring (Period IV)

Lecturer: Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for physics students: magnetic fields and electromagnetism.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Mansfield, O'Sullivan, Understanding Physic.

Intended for the degree programme TFM and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-0.102 Physics II.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0.2011 Physics IIIA (5 cr)

Autumn (Period I)

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Basic physics for physics students: Introduction to quantum physics.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Mansfield, O'Sullivan, Understanding Physics.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-0.201 Physics III. Intended for the degree programme TFM and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0.2012 Physics IIIB (5 cr)

Autumn (Period II)

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Basic physics for physics students: Introduction to structure of matter.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Mansfield, O'Sullivan, Understanding Physics.

Intended for the degree programme TFY and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Additional: Replaces the latter part of the course
Tfy-0.201 Physics III.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0.2113 Theoretical Mechanics (5 cr)

Spring (Period III

Lecturer: Prof Juhani von Boehm

Contents: Basic theoretical mechanics for physics students: Hamilton's principle, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations of motion, dynamics of continuous systems, applications.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Fetter-Walecka: Theoretical Mechanics of Particles and Continua (Dover).

Intended for the degree programme TFM and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Additional: This course replaces part A of the course Tfy-0.202 Physics IV as well as the course Tfy-3.246 Theoretical mechan­ics. The same textbook is used in the course
Mat-5.3702 Advanced Course in Theoretical Mechanics.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0.2124 Quantum Mechanics (5 cr)

Spring (Period IV)

Lecturer: Prof Juhani von Boehm

Contents: Basic course in the formalism of quantum mechanics and its applications: structure of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger's equation, harmonic oscillator, 1-D and central potentials as well as coupling to the electromagnetic field.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Will be given later

Intended for the degree programme TFM and the students selected into the extended curriculum in basic studies.

Additional: This course replaces part B of the course
Tfy-0.202 Physics IV. The same textbook will also be used in the course Tfy-0.3211 Advanced course in quantum mechanics.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-0.3131 Thermodynamics (5 cr)

Autumn (Period I), will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.

Tfy-0.3141 Electricity and Magnetism (5 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.

Tfy-0.3201 Applied Physics, laboratory course (5 cr)

Autumn + spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.

Tfy-0.3211 Follow-up Course in Quantum Mechanics (5 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.

Tfy-0.3223 Statistical Physics (5 cr)

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.

Tfy-0.3233 Materials Physics I (5 cr)

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.

Tfy-0.3243 Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics (5 cr)

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.

Tfy-0.3252 Soft Matter Physics (5 cr)

Autumn (Period II), will be lectured for the first time
during the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.


Courses credited in ocr

Tfy-0.002 Orientation Course for Studies in Engineering Physics (0.5 ocr)

Autumn + spring

Lecturer: Researchers and teachers of the degree programme in engineering physics, study advisors and Anna-Kaarina Hakala, planning officer

Contents: Degree progrmmes’s tutor guidance. Tutoring aims to motivate students and help them study correctly.

Requirements: Four meetings with the tutor during the first four terms.

Additional: Intended for those studying under the old degree
regulations for 1995.

Language: Finnish

 

Tfy-3 PHYSICS

Prof Pekka Hautojärvi, tel. 451 3100, room Y 229C
Acad Prof Risto Nieminen, tel. 451 3105, room Y 229A
Prof Tapio Ala-Nissilä, tel. 451 5807, room U 107
Prof Martti Puska, tel. 451 3106, room U 202
Prof Juhani von Boehm, tel. 451 3073, room U 216A
Prof Esko Kauppinen, tel. 020 722

 

 

Courses credited in ECTS

Tfy-3.1181 Physics IA (3 cr)

Spring (Period III)

Lecturer: Heikki Isomäki, Docent

Contents: Basic engineering physics. Mathematical preliminar­ies for calculus based physics, vectors, derivatives, integrals and basic differential equations. Work, energy, interactions, conserva­tion laws and fields. Basic mechanical dynamics and electrostat­ics.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: D. C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall.

Intended for the degree programmes KON, ENE, GMA, RYT, RRT, YYT.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-3.118 Physics I.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1182 Physics IB (3 cr)

Spring (Period IV)

Lecturer: Heikki Isomäki, Docent

Contents: Basic engineering physics. Vibrations and waves. Fluid dynamics. Basic statistical mechanics and thermodynam­ics.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: D. C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall.

Intended for the degree programmes KON, ENE, GMA, RYT, RRT, YYT.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-3.118 Physics I.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1193 Physics IIA (3 cr)

Autumn (Period I)

Lecturer: Heikki Isomäki, Docent

Contents: Basic engineering physics. Electromagnetic interac­tions. Dc and ac circuits and components.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: D. C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall.

Intended for the degree programmes KON, ENE, GMA, RYT, RRT, YYT.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-3.119 Physics II.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1194 Physics IIB (3 cr)

Autumn (Period II)

Lecturer: Heikki Isomäki, Docent

Contents:Basic engineering physics. Electromagnetic waves and photon, basic optics. Special theory of relativity. Quantum phys­ics and structure of matter. Nuclear physics.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: D. C. Giancoli, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall.

Intended for the degree programmes KON, ENE, GMA, RYT, RRT, YYT.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-3.119 Physics II.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1241 Physics IA (3 cr)

Autumn (Period I)

Lecturer: Petri Salo, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Kinematics. Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Work and energy. Inter­actions. Conservation laws. Physics' mathematic facilities; vec­tors, derivation and integration.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Prerequisites: The comprehensive physics course at the Finnish high school level.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, MTE, PUU, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-3.124 Physics I.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1242 Physics IB (3 cr)

Autumn (Period II)

Lecturer: Petri Salo, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Vibrations and waves. Fluid mechanics. Basic statistical mechanics and thermo­dynamics.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Prerequisites: The comprehensive physics course at the Finnish high school level.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, MTE, PUU, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-3.124 Physics I.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1253 Physics IIA (3 cr)

Spring (Period III)

Lecturer: Petri Salo, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Static electric and magnetic fields. Electric current and dc circuits. Electro­magnetic induction and ac circuits. Electromagnetic fields in matter.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Prerequisites: The comprehensive physics course at the Finnish high school level.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, MTE, PUU, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-3.125 Physics II.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1254 Physics IIB (3 cr)

Spring (Period IV)

Lecturer: Petri Salo, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Electromagnetic waves. Basic optics. Special theory of relativity. Quantum phys­ics. Nuclear physics. Structure of matter.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Prerequisites: The comprehensive physics course at the Finnish high school level.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, MTE, PUU, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-3.125 Physics II.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1361 Physics IA (3 cr)

Autumn (Period I)

Lecturer: Jonatan Slotte, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Kinematics. Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Work and energy. Inter­actions. Conservation laws. Physics' mathematic facilities; vec­tors, derivation and integration.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Prerequisites: The comprehensive physics and mathematics at the Finnish high school level.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, GMA, KON, ENE, Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-3.136 Physics I.

Language: Swedish

Tfy-3.1362 Physics IB (3 cr)

Autumn (Period II)

Lecturer: Jonatan Slotte, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Vibrations and waves. Fluid mechanics. Basic statistical mechanics and thermo­dynamics.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Prerequisites: The comprehensive physics and mathematics at the Finnish high school level.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, GMA, KON, ENE, MTE, PUU, RYT, RRT, YYT, TIK, TUO.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-3.136 Physics I.

Language: Swedish

Tfy-3.1373 Physics IIA (3 cr)

Spring (Period III)

Lecturer: Jonatan Slotte, Docent

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Static electric and magnetic fields. Electric current and dc circuits. Electro­magnetic induction and ac circuits. Electromagnetic fields in matter.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Prerequisites: The comprehensive physics and mathematics at the Finnish high school level.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, KON, ENE, GMA,MTE, PUU, RYT, RRT, YYT, TIK, TUO.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-3.137 Physics II.

Language: Swedish

Tfy-3.1374 Physics IIB (3 cr)

Spring (Period IV)

Lecturer: Jonatan Slotte, Docent

Contents:Basic physics for engineering studies. Electromagnetic waves. Basic optics. Special theory of relativity. Quantum phys­ics. Nuclear physics. Structure of matter.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Prerequisites: The comprehensive physics at the Finnish high school level.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, KON, ENE, GMA,MTE, PUU, RYT, RRT, YYT, TIK, TUO.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-3.137 Physics II.

Language: Swedish

Tfy-3.1381 Physics IA (3 cr)

Autumn (Period I), only exercise sessions

Lecturer: Sigridur Gylfadottir, M.Sc.

Contents:Basic physics for engineering studies. Kinematics. Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Work and energy. Inter­actions. Conservation laws. Physics' mathematic facilities; vec­tors, derivation and integration.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, GMA, KON, ENE, MTE, PUU, RYT, RRT, YYT, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-3.138 Physics I.

Language: English

Tfy-3.1382 Physics IB (3 cr)

Autumn (Period II), only exercise sessions

Lecturer: Sigridur Gylfadottir, M.Sc.

Contents:Basic physics for engineering studies. Vibrations and waves. Fluid mechanics. Basic statistical mechanics and thermo­dynamics.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, GMA, KON, ENE, MTE, PUU, RYT, RRT, YYT, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-3.138 Physics I.

Language: English

Tfy-3.1393 Physics IIA (3 cr)

Spring (Period III), only exercise sessions

Lecturer: Sigridur Gylfadottir, M.Sc.

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Static electric and magnetic fields. Electric current and dc circuits. Electro­magnetic induction and ac circuits. Electromagnetic fields in matter.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, KON, ENE, GMA, MTE, PUU, RYT, RRT, YYT, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the first part of the course
Tfy-3.139 Physics II.

Language: English

Tfy-3.1394 Physics IIB (3 cr)

Spring (Period IV), only exercise sessions

Lecturer: Sigridur Gylfadottir, M.Sc.

Contents: Basic physics for engineering studies. Electromagnetic waves. Basic optics. Special theory of relativity. Quantum phys­ics. Nuclear physics. Structure of matter.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Young & Freedman: University Physics with Modern Physics (Addison-Wesley) 11th Edition.

Intended for the degree programmes KEM, KON, ENE, GMA, MTE, PUU, RYT, RRT, YYT, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the second part of the course
Tfy-3.139 Physics II

Language: English

Tfy-3.1500 Extended physics laboratory experiments (5 cr)

1st part in period III or IV, 2nd part in period I or II

Lecturer: Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Objectives: Learning to perform guided experiments, process the measured data, estimate the accuracy and precision, and report the results.

Contents: Twelve experiments on mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics.

Requirements: Exam and accepted reports.

Prerequisites: Physics I.

Intended for the degree programme TFM.

Additional: Replaces the course Tfy-3.150 Physics, laboratory course.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1530 Concise physics laboratory experiments (2 cr)

Period I, II, III or IV

Lecturer: Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Objectives: Learning to perform guided experiments, process the measured data, estimate the accuracy and precision, and report the results.

Contents: Four experiments on mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism.

Requirements: Exam and accepted reports.

Prerequisites: Physics I.

Intended for the degree programmes KON, ENE, TIK.

Additional: Replaces the course Tfy-3.153 Physics, laboratory course.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1540 Physics, laboratory course I (3 cr)

Period I, II, III or IV

Lecturer: Docent Jouko Lahtinen

Objectives: Learning to perform guided experiments, process the measured data, estimate the accuracy and precision, and report the results.

Contents: Six experiments on mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electricity, magnetism and radioactivity.

Requirements: Exam and accepted reports.

Prerequisites: Physics I.

Intended for the degree programmes TUO, MTE, AUT, KON, ENE, TIK, GMA.

Additional: Replaces the course Tfy-3.154 Physics, laboratory course.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1550 Physics, laboratory course II (2 cr)

Autumn (Period I or II)

Lecturer: Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Contents: Six experiments on optics, electricity, atomic and nuclear physics. The courses Tfy-3.1540 and Tfy-3.1550 can replace the Tfy-3.1500.

Requirements: Accepted reports.

Prerequisites: Tfy-3.1540 Physics, laboratory course I.

Additional: Replaces the course Tfy-3.155 Physics, additional laboratory course.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.1560 Physics laboratory experiments in English (2-5 cr)

Period I, II, III or IV

Teacher: Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Goal: Learning to perform guided experiments, process the mea­sured data, estimate the accuracy and precision, and to report the results.

Contents: Mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics.

Additional: This course can be used to replace any of the courses Tfy-3.15XX. This course replaces Tfy-3.156

Tfy-3.3400 Measurements in Physics (1-4 cr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Contents: Personal student exercises in experimental physics, measurement technology and data analysis.

Additional: Replaces course Tfy-3.340 Measurements in Physics.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.4311 Materials Physics II (5 cr) P

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-3.461 Materials Physics II

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.4323 Quantum Physics (5 cr) P

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2008-2009

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-44.130 Quantum Mechanics II

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.4331 Surface Physics (6 cr) P

Autumn (alternate years, will be lectured for the first time autumn 2007)

Lecturer: Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Contents: Techniques used in surface science, geometric and electronic structure of surfaces, adsorption, desorption and reac­tions on the surface. Applications to semiconductor and catalysis research.

Requirements: Exam.

Literature: Lüth: Surfaces and Interfaces of Solids.

Additional: This course will replace course
Tfy-3.468 Surface Physics.

Language: Finnish or English

Tfy-3.4343 Nanophysics (5 cr) P

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2008-2009

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.4351 Biological Physics (5 cr) P

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2008-2009

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.4411 Experimental Methods in Physics (5 cr) P

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2008-2009

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-3.441 Experimental Methods in Physics.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.4423 Computational Physics (5 cr) P

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2008-2009

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-3.475 Computer simulation methods in physics

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.4510 Special Course in Physics (3-10 cr) P V

Lecturer: Prof Martti Puska

Contents: The course is held by the staff or by visiting scientists.

The topics in experimental or computational physics change every year and will be announced separately.

Language: Finnish/English

Tfy-3.4520 Special Course in Theoretical Physics (3-10 cr) P V

Lecturer: Acad Prof Risto Nieminen

Contents: The course is held by the staff or by visiting scientists.

The topics of the course change every year (e.g., quantum com­puting, quantum gases, nanoelectronics, superconductivity) and will be announced separately.

Additional: Replaces the courses Tfy-44.188 Special Course in Materials Physics and Tfy-44.195 Special Course in Engineering Physics.

Language: Finnish/English

Tfy-3.5111 Physics, special assignment (10 cr) V

Autumn & spring,

Additional: Intended for those studying under the new ECTS degree regulations for 2005. (The course Tfy-3.394 is intended for those who study under the old degree regulations for 1995.)

Language: Finnish

Tfy-105.5111 Computational Physics, special assignment
(10 cr) V

Autumn & spring,

Additional: Intended for those studying under the new ECTS degree regulations for 2005. (The course Tfy-3.393 is intended for those who study under the old degree regulations for 1995.)

Language: Finnish


Courses credited in ocr

Tfy-3.361 Materials Physics I (4 ocr)

Spring, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturers: Prof Pekka Hautojärvi and Prof Martti Puska

Contents: Study of atomic structures and properties of solids using quantum mechanics. Bonds in solids. Crystal structures. Diffraction. Lattice vibrations. Thermal properties. Free elec­trons. Electronic band structures. Motion of electrons. Semicon­ductors.

Literature: Elliott: The Physics and Chemistry of Solids.

Additional: During academic year 2007-2008 will be replaced by course Tfy-0.3233 Materials Physics I.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.363 Introduction to Soft Matter Physics (3 ocr)

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Emppu Salonen, PhD

Contents: The course provides the essentials of soft matter sys­tems (including polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, surface active agents, lipids and biological systems). The basics of statistical physics and thermodynamics, the structure and physicochemical properties, interactions, research methods for studies of soft mat­ter, applications. The course provides a foundation for follow-up courses dealing with soft matter systems and statistical physics.

Literature: As is suited Ian W. Hamley, Introduction to Soft Mat­ter (John Wiley, 2000) and Richard A. L. Jones, Soft Condensed Matter (Oxford, 2002) together with lecture notes.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.365 Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics (5 ocr)

Spring, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Prof Tapio Ala-Nissilä

Contents: A systematic treatment of equilibrium thermodynam­ics and statistical physics of many-particle systems. Review and deepening of basic concepts in equilibrium thermodynamics. Thermodynamics of phase transitions. Review of probability the­ory. Fundamental concepts in statistical physics and ensemble theory. Statistical properties of classical and quantum harmonic oscillators. Ideal bosonic and fermionic quantum gases. Micro­scopic theory of phase transitions. Introduction to hydrodynam­ics and transport theory.

Requirements: Two mid-term exams or a final exam.

Literature: L. E. Reichl, A Modern Course in Statistical Physics, Second Edition (Wiley 1998).  Jouko Arponen, Statistinen fysi­ikka (Limes 1994).

Additional: Replaces courses Tfy-44.127 Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics and Tfy-3.364 Statistical Physics and Thermo­dynamics.

Language: English

Tfy-3.393 Computational Physics, special assignment (5 ocr) V

Autumn (Period I & Period II) & spring (period III & Period IV)

Lecturer: Acad Prof Risto Nieminen, Prof Martti Puska, Prof Tapio Ala-Nissilä, Prof Juhani von Boehm

Contents: Special assignments are independent research or pro­gramming projects, literature reviews etc within the field of the chair of Physics,Tfy-3. There are special guidelines for perform­ing the assignments. The role of the special assignments is explained more closely in the description of the Master's degree.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.394 Physics, special assignment (5 ocr) V

Autumn (Period I & Period II) & spring (period III & Period IV)

Lecturer: Prof Pekka Hautojärvi, Jouko Lahtinen, Docent

Contents: Special assignments are independent experiments, programming tasks, literature surveys on the topics of applied physics. There are special guidelines for performing the assign­ments.

Additional: Replaces course Tfy-3.392 Applied Physics, special assignment.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.401 Advanced Mathematical Methods in Physics I (4 ocr) P

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Tapio Ala-Nissilä

Objectives: Deepening of the mathematical concepts and tech­niques needed in theoretical physics. Recommended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Contents: Vectors, tensors and matrices in physics. Calculus of variations. Vector spaces in physics. Complete orthonormal sets of functions in Hilbert space. Mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics.

Literature: F. W. Byron and R. W. Fuller: Mathematics of Classi­cal and Quantum Physics vol. I.

Additional: Seminar course (no exam).

Language: English

Tfy-3.402 Advanced Mathematical Methods in Physics II (4 ocr) P

Spring, study group, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Tapio Ala-Nissilä

Objectives: Deepening of the mathematical concepts and tech­niques needed in theoretical physics. Recommended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Contents: Theory of analytic functions. Green's functions. Inte­gral equations. Integral equations in Hilbert space. Group the­ory.

Literature: F. W. Byron and R. W. Fuller: Mathematics of Classi­cal and Quantum Physics vol. II.

Language: English

Tfy-3.441 Experimental Methods in Physics (4 ocr) P V

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Filip Tuomisto, D.Sc. (Tech.)

Contents: Common sensors, amplifiers, filters and measurement systems for experimental physics. Vacuum technology and ther­mometry. Computer-aided experiments and data analysis.

Additional: Replaces courses Tfy-3.245 Experimental Methods in Physics and Tfy-3.341 Experimental Methods in Physics

Language: Finnish

Tfy-3.461 Materials Physics II (5 ocr) P

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Martti Puska

Contents: Selected topics in advanced materials physics: Collec­tive phenomena in electron gas, magnetism, superconductivity, dielectric properties, lattice defects, low-dimensional systems.

Literature: Elliott: The Physics and Chemistry of Solids; Ibach, Lüth: Solid State Physics; Ashcroft-Mermin: Solid State Physics.

Prerequisites: Tfy-3.361.

Language: Finnish or English

Tfy-3.462 Advanced Topics in Biological and Soft-Matter Sys­tems (4 ocr) P

Autumn (alternate years, not lectured in autumn 2006), lectured for the last time during the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Basics of thermodynamics and statistical physics of equilibrium and non-equilibrium systems, with emphasis and applications to biological and soft condensed matter systems. Modeling of random processes and dynamical phenomena in biological matter.

Language: English

Tfy-3.469 Physics of Soft Condensed Matter (4 ocr) P V

Spring, not lectured in spring 2007, lectured for the last time during the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Mikko Alava, Docent

Contents: Structure of soft matter. Liquid crystals and their ther-modynamics. Landau theory and its failure through fluctuations. Scaling and criticality. Rudimentary field theory. Elasticity of non-crystalline matter. Physics of interfaces/surfaces.

Literature: Lectures follow roughly the book Chaikin & Luben-sky: Principles of Condensed Matter Physics.

Additional: Replaces course Tfy-3.269 Physics of Soft Con­densed Matter.

Language: English

Tfy-3.475 Computer simulation methods in physics (4 ocr) P

Spring and a special assignment, lectured for the last time dur­ing the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Ari Harju, Docent

Contents: The course involves various ways to use computers to solve physical problems. The aim is to provide an overview of the field and discuss various simulation techniques of both classical and quantum systems, ranging from Monte Carlo calculation of integrals to electronic structure calculations of quantum systems. Actual implementations are presented using Fortran 90/95 pro­gramming language (no need of previous knowledge of it).

Requirements: A guided programming assignment is needed to pass the course.

Literature: J.M. Thijssen: Computational Physics.

Additional: Replaces course Tfy-3.275 Computer simulation methods in physics.

Language: English

Tfy-3.478 Modern Methods in Statistical Physics (4 ocr) P

Autumn (alternate years, not lectured in 2006), lectured for the last time during the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Tapio Ala-Nissilä

Objectives: Systematic treatment of advanced techniques in sta­tistical physics. Recommended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Contents: Review of thermodynamics and statistical physics. Per­colation theory and thermodynamics of interfaces. Fundamen­tals of phase transitions. Critical phenomena in fluids. Landau theory. Fluctuations and the breakdown of Landau theory. Anomalous dimensions. Scaling theory. The renormalization group. Special topics.

Literature: N. Goldenfeld: Lectures on Phase Transitions and the Renormalization Group.

Additional: Replaces course Tfy-3.278 Modern Methods in Sta­tistical Physics

Language: English

Tfy-3.480 Microsensing (3 ocr) P

Spring, lectured for the last time during academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Aarne Oja, and Pekka Pursula, M.Sc.

Contents: Design, optimization and readout techniques of mod­ern microsensors based on silicon micromachining and other high-volume production technologies. Examples include capaci­tive MEMS sensors,  wireless and optical sensors, biosensors.

Additional: During academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-125.4480 Microsensing (5 cr)

Language: English

Tfy-3.484 Undergraduate Seminar in Physics (2 ocr) V

Spring, lectured for the last time during
the academic year
2007-2008.

Teachers: Prof Esko Kauppinen and Prof Matti Kaivola

Contents: Students practice to prepare and give a seminar talk and to participate in the discussion. The subject of the talk is a student’s own research project or a topical subject in physics.

Tfy-3.485 Physics Research Seminar (3 ocr) P V

Autumn + spring, arranged for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Mikko Alava, Docent

Contents: Seminar series on current topics in physics and its applications, with contributions by both invited speakers, post-doctoral and postgraduate researchers.

Additional: Replaces course Tfy-3.285 Physics Research Semi­nar.

Language: Finnish/English

Tfy-3.491 Individual Studies in Physics (1-6 ocr) P V

Lecturer: Prof Pekka Hautojärvi, Acad Prof Risto Nieminen, Prof Martti Puska, Prof Tapio Ala-Nissilä, Prof Juhani von Boehm and Prof Esko Kauppinen

Contents: The study period can include topics not covered by the regular curriculum. The contents and requirements for the individual study period have to be agreed upon by the teachers responsible.

Language: Finnish/English

Tfy-3.495 Summer School in Physics (1-6 ocr) P V

Spring (Period IV), arranged for the last time during the aca­demic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Acad Prof Risto Nieminen

Contents: Postgraduate course on current research topics, usu­ally in the form of a week-long workshop. Teachers include both Finnish and foreign experts.

Language: Finnish/English

Tfy-44.126 Quantum Mechanics I (4 ocr)

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Sami Virtanen, D.Sc. (Tech.)

Contents: An in-depth course on the foundations and calcula­tional methods in quantum mechanics. Schrödinger's equation with applications, angular momentum, perturbation theory.

Requirements: Two mid-term exams or a final exam.

Literature: F. Schwabl: Quantum Mechanics

Prerequisites: Tfy-0.202

Language: Finnish (English on demand)

Tfy-44.130 Quantum Mechanics II (4 ocr)

Spring, lectured for the last time during

the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Sami Virtanen, D.Sc. (Tech.)

Contents: Applications of quantum mechanics: particles in an electromagnetic field, perturbation theory and scattering theory, many-particle systems and relativistic quantum mechanics.

Literature: F. Schwabl: Quantum Mechanics ;
F. Schwabl: Advanced Quantum Mechanics

Prerequisites: Tfy-44.126

Additional: During academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-3.4323 Quantum Physics.

Language: Finnish (English on demand)

Tfy-44.135 Quantum Mechanics III (4 ocr) P

Lectures will be announced later.

Lecturer: Sami Virtanen, D.Sc. (Tech.)

Contents Basic group theory, representations of groups, the sym­metric group, continuous groups. Point groups. Applications in solid state physics and particle physics, symmetries of space and time, SU(2), SU(3).

Requirements: can be studied using self-access material

Prerequisites: Tfy-44.126

Language: Finnish (English on demand), course material only provided in Finnish.

Tfy-44.180 Research Seminar on Low Temperature Physics (2 ocr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Matti Krusius

Contents: The study of problems in connection with research in low temperature physics (graduate students).

Requirements: High attendance and two presentations.

Language: Finnish (English on demand)

Tfy-44.198 Materials Physics, special assignment (5 ocr) V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Sami Virtanen, D.Sc. (Tech.) (in charge)

Contents: The special assignments are independent laboratory assignments, planning jobs, literature reviews, etc. from the sub­ject areas of Tfy-44. There are written instructions on how to ful­fil these assignments. The role of the special assignments is explained more closely in the description of the Master's degree.

Language: Finnish (English on demand)

Tfy-56 ADVANCED ENERGY SYSTEMS

Prof Rainer Salomaa, tel. 451 3199, room K405
Prof Peter Lund, tel. 451 3197, room K406

http://www.tkk.fi/Units/AES/

Courses credited in ECTS

Tfy-56.4113 Advanced Energy Technologies, laboratory course (5 cr)

Spring, will be organized for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturers: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Supervised laboratory projects on nuclear physics, on the operation of nuclear reactors, and on new energy sources.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4211 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (5 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: Introduction to nuclear-reactor physics and engineer­ing, fuel cycle, safety and some special issues on nuclear power.

Literature: Lamarsh: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering.

Additional: This course will replace the course Tfy-56.126 Intro­duction to Nuclear Engineering

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4221 Introduction to Nuclear Reactors (5 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: Introduction to nuclear-reactor physics and engineer­ing for students from other departments than Dept. of Eng. Phys. and Math.

Literature: Lamarsh: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering.

Additional: This course will replace the course Tfy-56.128 Intro­duction to Nuclear Reactors

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4232 Radiation Physics and Radiation Safety (5 cr)

Autumn (Period II), will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa.

Contents: Risks due to ionizing radiation and protection meth­ods. The course provides a formal competence for radiation use. A separate certification for passing the course is given.

Additional: This course will replace the course Tfy-56.112 Radia­tion and Safety

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4243 Nuclear Engineering, advanced course (5 cr) P

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: Advanced course on nuclear-reactor physics and engi­neering, fuel cycle, safety and special issues on nuclear power.

Literature: Duderstadt, Hamilton: Nuclear Reactor Analysis.

Additional: This course will replace the course Tfy-56.130 Nuclear Engineering, advanced course

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4311 New Energy Sources (5 cr) P

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Renewable energy sources: trends, technical realiza­tions, dynamics of technology change, physical limitations, and penetration models. Biomass, wind, solar, hydrogen, energy effi­ciency technologies.

Literature: T.B. Johansson et al.: Renewable Energy

Additional: This course will replace the course Tfy-56.160 Tech­nology for New Energy Sources

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4323 Solar Energy Engineering (5 cr) P

Spring,  will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Physical foundations and practical applications of solar energy. Solar radiation, new materials, solar collectors, stor­age of energy, photovoltaic systems, solar heating, space applica­tions, remote systems. Cases and projects.

Literature: Duffie, Beckman: Solar Thermal Engineering Pro­cesses.

Additional: This course will replace the course Tfy-56.138 Solar Energy Engineering

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4332 Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology (5 cr) P

Autumn (Period II),  will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Peter Lund, Tero Hottinen, D. Sc. (Tech.)

Contents: This course gives an introduction to the physical foun­dations of fuel cells, their operational principle, and practical applications as well as to the key areas of hydrogen technology.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4344 Advanced Wind Power Technology (5 cr) P

Spring (Period IV),  will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Peter Lund

Contents: This course gives an introduction to the large-scale exploitation of wind power.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4414 Fusion Energy Technology (5 cr)

Spring (Period IV),  will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: Introduction to fusion reactors and fusion technology.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.4423 Plasma Physics (5 cr) P

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during the academic year 2008-2009

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: Theoretical foundations of plasma physics and its application to issues related to fusion reactors.

Additional: This course will replace the course Tfy-56.139 Plasma Physics and Fusion Reactors

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.5111 Advanced Energy Technologies, special assign­ment (10 cr) V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Special assignments are unique, independent labora­tory measurements, design tasks, literature reviews etc. within the range of the chair Tfy-56. There are specific instructions on the procedure for doing special assignments. The role of the spe­cial assignments is explained more closely in the description of the Master's degree.

Additional: Intended for those studying under the new ECTS degree regulations for 2005. (The course Tfy-56.198 is intended for those who study under the old degree regulations for 1995.)

Language: Finnish, Swedish or English

Tfy-56.5121 Special Course in Advanced Energy Technolo­gies (5 cr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Special course whose topic changes yearly; given pos­sibly by a guest lecturer.

Language: Finnish or English

Tfy-56.5131 Individual Studies (1-10 cr) V

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: The contents and the scope of Individual Studies are to be settled in advance with the teacher in charge.

Language: Finnish or English

 

 


Courses credited in ocr

Tfy-56.104 Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics (5 ocr)

Spring, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturers: Janne Salo, D.Sc. (Tech.) and Taina Kurki-Suonio, Docent

Contents: The quantum-mechanical structure of matter from microcosmos to macrocosmos: elementary particles, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, fundamental interactions, and cos­mology.

Literature: Krane: Introductory Nuclear Physics, Martin and Shaw: Particle Physics

Prerequisites: Tfy-0.201

Additional: During the academic year 2007-2008 will be replaced by course Tfy-0.3233 Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.112 Radiation and Safety (2 ocr)

Autumn (Period I), lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa.

Contents: Risks due to ionizing radiation and protection meth­ods. The course provides a formal competence for radiation use. A separate certification for passing the course is given.

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-56.4232 Radiation Physics and Radiation Safety.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.126 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (4 ocr)

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: Introduction to nuclear-reactor physics and engineer­ing, fuel cycle, safety and some special issues on nuclear power.

Literature: Lamarsh: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering.

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-56.4211 Introduction to Nuclear
Engineering

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.127 Nuclear Engineering, laboratory course (3 ocr)

Spring, organized for the last time during
the academic year
2006-2007.

Lecturer: Jarmo Ala-Heikkilä, Lic.Sc. (Tech.)

Contents: Supervised laboratory projects on nuclear physics and on the operation of a nuclear reactor.

Prerequisites: Tfy-56.103/Tfy-56.104 and Tfy-56.126 are recom­mended. At the beginning a radiation safety lecture is given.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.128 Introduction to Nuclear Reactors (4 ocr)

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: Introduction to nuclear-reactor physics and engineer­ing for students from other departments than Dept. of Eng. Phys. and Math.

Literature: Lamarsh: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering.

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-56.4221 Introduction to Nuclear Reac­tors.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.130 Nuclear Engineering, advanced course (5 ocr) P

Autumn, on demand, organized for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Lasse Mattila D.Sc. (Tech.), Seppo Vuori D.Sc. (Tech.)

Contents: Advanced course on nuclear-reactor physics and engi­neering, fuel cycle, safety and special issues on nuclear power.

Literature: Duderstadt, Hamilton: Nuclear Reactor Analysis.

Prerequisites: Tfy-56.126

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-56.4243 Nuclear Engineering, advanced course.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.138 Solar Energy Engineering (3 ocr) P

Spring, alternate years, not lectured spring 2007, lectured for the last time spring 2008

Lecturer: Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Physical foundations and practical applications of solar energy. Solar radiation, new materials, solar collectors, stor­age of energy, photovoltaic systems, solar heating, space applica­tions, remote systems. Cases and projects.

Literature: Duffie, Beckman: Solar Thermal Engineering Pro­cesses.

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-56.4323 Solar Energy Engineering.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.139 Plasma Physics and Fusion Reactors (4 ocr) P

Spring, lectured for the last time spring 2007

Lecturer: Seppo Karttunen, Docent

Contents: Theoretical foundations of plasma physics and its application to issues related to fusion reactors.

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-56.4423 Plasma Physics

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.142 Nuclear and Reactor Physics, advanced laboratory course (2 ocr)

Autumn, organized for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Jarmo Ala-Heikkilä, Lic.Sc. (Tech.)

Contents: Challenging supervised laboratory projects on nuclear and reactor physics.

Prerequisites: Tfy-56.127

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.160 Technology for New Energy Sources (4 ocr) P

Autumn, alternate years, not lectured autumn 2006, lectured for the last time autumn 2007

Lecturer: Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Renewable energy sources: trends, technical realiza­tions, dynamics of technology change, physical limitations, and penetration models. Biomass, wind, solar, hydrogen, energy effi­ciency technologies.

Literature: T.B. Johansson et al: Renewable Energy

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-56.4311 New Energy Sources.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.170 Seminar on Nuclear and Energy Engineering (2 ocr) V

Spring, organized for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Special issues and application in nuclear and energy engineering.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.173 Special Course in Nuclear and Energy Engineer­ing I (3 ocr) P V

Autumn, organized for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Special course whose topic changes yearly; given pos­sibly by a guest lecturer.

Language: Finnish/English

Tfy-56.174 Special Course in Nuclear and Energy Engineer­ing II (3 ocr) P V

Spring, organized for the last time during
the academic year2007-2008.

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Special course whose topic changes yearly; given pos­sibly by a guest lecturer.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.176 Seminar on Engineering Physics (1-3 ocr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: Seminar presentations by guest lecturers on current issues and applications in engineering physics. The seminar is common to all the majors and minors of the Option of Engineer­ing Physics.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.181 Postgraduate seminar on Nuclear and Energy Engineering (3 ocr) P V

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Special issues in nuclear and energy engineering. The seminar is suitable for both postgraduate and supplementary studies.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.185 Postgraduate Course in Nuclear Engineering
(3-6 ocr) P V

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Current issues in nuclear and energy engineering. The course is suitable for both postgraduate and supplementary studies.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-56.191 Individual Studies (1-6 ocr) P V

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa

Contents: The contents and the scope of Individual Studies are to be settled in advance with the teacher in charge.

Language: Finnish or English

Tfy-56.195 Special Course in Engineering Physics (3-6 ocr) P V

(Period) autumn or spring (minimum student enrolment)

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Period course for postgraduate students on a current issue within engineering physics.

Language: Finnish or English

Tfy-56.198 Nuclear and Energy Engineering, special assign­ment (5 ocr) V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Prof Rainer Salomaa, Prof Peter Lund

Contents: Special assignments are unique, independent labora­tory measurements, design tasks, literature reviews etc. within the range of the chair Tfy-56. There are specific instructions on the procedure for doing special assignments. The role of the spe­cial assignments is explained more closely in the description of the Master's degree.

Language: Finnish, Swedish or English

Tfy-99 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Prof Ari Koskelainen, tel. 451 3177, room F204
Prof Pekka Meriläinen, tel. 451 3176, room F206

Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem), tel. 451 3170, room F207

 

Courses credited in ECTS

 

Tfy-99.1291 Individual Studies (1-15 cr) V

Not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-99.291 Individual Studies which is organised this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.2220 Bioengineering laboratory course (3 cr)

Spring

Lecturers: Prof Ari Koskelainen, Prof Pekka Meriläinen,
Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem)

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.2261 Physiology (5 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Pekka Paalasmaa, Docent, Nina Suni, Lic.Phil.,
Prof Ari Koskelainen

Contents: The essential mechanisms of human physiology from cellular to systemic level. Physiology of bioelectrical phenom­ena, mechanisms for motion, nervous system and sensory mech­anisms, biological regulatory and maintenance systems.

Requirements: Written exam and exercise assignment.

Literature: Tortora & Grabowski: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 10th ed., Wiley.

Additional: Replaces the course Tfy-99.261 Physiology.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.2262 Living State Physics I (Biophysics) (5 cr)

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Ari Koskelainen

Contents: Molecular structure, energetics and dynamics of bio­logical systems, physical factors of the environment, kinetics of biological systems.

Literature: Nelson, Biological Physics

Prerequisites: Tfy-99.261 is recommended

Additional: Replaces the course
Tfy-99.262 Living State Physics I (Biophysics)

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.3226 Classical Theory of Electricity and Magnetism B (5 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem) (responsible), Prof  Emer Toivo Katila

Contents: Static electric and magnetic fields, energy and force in the fields, Maxwell equations, wave solutions, electromag­netic radiation fields. Introduction to other classical fields.

Literature: Jack Vanderlinde: Classical Electromagnetic Theory, new edition

Prerequisites: Tfy-3.121/Tfy-0.102 or a corresponding course

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.3227 Electromagnetic Field Theory (5 cr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem) (responsible), Prof  Emer Toivo Katila

Contents: Static electric and magnetic fields, energy and force in the fields, Maxwell equations, wave solutions, electromag­netic radiation fields. Introduction to other classical fields.

Literature: Jack Vanderlinde: Classical Electromagnetic Theory, new edition

Prerequisites: Tfy-3.121/Tfy-0.102 or a corresponding course

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.3249 Biomedical Engineering, special course (1-3 cr) P V

Autumn or spring, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-99.249 Biomedical Engineering, special course which is lec­tured this academic year.

Language: English or Finnish

Tfy-99.3269 Current Methods and Issues in Monitoring Phys­iological Systems (5 cr) P

Spring (alternate years, not lectured this academic year

Lecturer: Prof Pekka Meriläinen

Contents: Introduction to key physiological systems and func­tions of human body, including respiration, gas exchange, circu­lation, oxygenation and metabolism as well as cardiac and brain function. Current measurement methods and technologies will be presented and discussed in each context with special empha­sis in applications and problems of modern clinical monitoring.

Requirements: Exam

Literature: To be announced

Additional: Replaces the course Tfy-99.269 Current methods and issues in monitoring physiological systems.

Language: English

Tfy-99.3274 Medical Physics II (5 cr)

Spring (alternate years, lectured spring 2007)

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: Physics and techniques of Nuclear Medicine includ­ing basics of isotope production, imaging devices, applications of radionuclides in medical imaging, modelling of physiological systems and analyses of 3D-imaging.

Requirements: Exam

Literature: Lecture hand-outs. Wagner, Szabo, Buchanan: Prin­ciples of Nuclear Medicine, W.B. Saunders, 1995; Jacquez: Compartmental Analysis in Biology and Medicine, The Univ. of Michigan Press, 1988.

Additional: Replaces the course Tfy-99.274 Medical Physics II

Language: English

Tfy-99.3275 Biosignal Processing (5 cr) P

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.275 Signal Processing in Biomedical Engineering which is lectured this academic year.

Language: English

Tfy-99.3285 Research Seminar on Bipphysics and Biomedical Engineering (3 cr) P V

Autumn & spring, not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.285 Research Seminar on Biomedical Engineering which is organised this academic year.

Language: English or Finnish

Tfy-99.3298 Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, special assignment (7 cr) V

Autumn & spring

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.298 Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, special assignment which is organised this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.4247 Structure and Functioning of the Human Brain (5 cr) P

Spring (alternate years, not lectured spring 2007)

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.247 Structure and Functioning of the Human Brain.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.4263 Living State Physics II (Electrophysiology)
(5 cr) P

Autumn, not lectured this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.263 Living State Physics II (Electrophysiology) which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.4264 Living State Physics III (Molecular Biophysics) (5  cr) P

Spring (alternate years, not lectured this academic year)

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.264 Living State Physics III (Molecular Biophysics) which is lectured this academic year.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.4271 Medical Physics I (5 cr)

Autumn (alternate years, not lectured this academic year)

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.271 Medical Physics I.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.4273 Seminar on Biomedical Engineering (3 cr) V

Spring, not organised this academic year.

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.273 Seminar on Biomedical Engineering which is
organised this academic year.

Language: English

Tfy-99.4280 Medical Imaging Methods (5 cr) P

Autumn (alternate years, lectured autumn 2006)

Lecturer: Prof Pekka Meriläinen (responsible)

Contents: Basics of computerized tomography. Fundamentals of digital radiography, x-ray computer aided tomography, nuclear scanning, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging, and impedance tomography. Both methodology and instrumen­tation are reviewed.

Requirements: Exam and synopsis on selected topics.

Additional: Replaces the course Tfy-99.280 Medical Imaging Methods.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.4281 Image Processing in Biomedical Engineering (5 cr) P

Spring (alternate years, not lectured this academic year)

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.281 Image Processing in Biomedical Engineering.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.4282 Functional Imaging in Biomedical Engineering
(5 cr) P

Spring (alternate years, lectured spring 2007)

Lecturer: Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem)

Contents: The course describes functional imaging methods, especially functional magnetic resonance imaging of the brain.

Requirements: Exam, assignment and demonstrations.

Literature: To be announced later.

Prerequisites: Tfy-99.280/Tfy-99.4282+-

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.282 Functional Imaging in Biomedical Engineering.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.4283 Methods in Cellular Biophysics (5 cr) P

Spring (alternate years, not lectured this academic year)

Lecturers: Prof Ari Koskelainen and visiting lecturers

Language: English

Tfy-99.4284 Postgraduate Course in Biophysics (3-6 cr) P V

Autumn (alternate years, not lectured this academic year)

Additional: This course will replace the course

Tfy-99.284 Postgraduate Course in Biophysics.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.5111 Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, special assignment (10 cr) V

Autumn & spring

Intended for those studying under the new ECTS degree regula­tions for 2005. (The course Tfy-99.298 is intended for those who study under the old degree regulations for 1995.)

 


Courses credited in ocr

Tfy-99.219 Applied Physics, laboratory course (2 ocr)

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem)

Contents: Getting aquainted with selected laboratory assign­ments and practical studies on them. A report must be written on every assignment.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.225 Classical Theory of Electricity and Magnetism (5 ocr)

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem) (responsible), Prof  Emer Toivo Katila

Contents: Static electric and magnetic fields, energy and force in the fields, Maxwell equations, wave solutions, electromag­netic radiation fields. Introduction to other classical fields.

Literature: Jack Vanderlinde: Classical Electromagnetic Theory, new edition

Prerequisites: Tfy-3.121/Tfy-0.102 or a corresponding course

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.247 Structure and Functioning of the Human Brain (3 cor) P

Spring (alternate years, not lectured spring 2007)

Lecturer: Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem)

Contents: Anatomy of the brain, neurons, action potential, syn­aptic transmission, visual, auditory, sensory and motor cortices, electric and magnetic signals from the brain, transcranial mag­netic stimulation, information processing, memory. Part of the material is available on the internet.

Literature: Nicholls, Martin, Wallace, Fuchs: From Neuron to Brain

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.249 Biomedical Engineering, special course (1-3 ocr) P V

Autumn or spring

Lecturer: N.N.

Contents: The subject changes yearly.

Language: English or Finnish

Tfy-99.263 Living State Physics II (Electrophysiology)
(3-4 ocr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Prof Ari Koskelainen

Contents: Electrophysiological techniques, transport mecha­nisms in cell membranes, mechanisms of bioelectrical signals and learning phenomena.

Requirements: Written exam and exercise.

Literature: Johnston & Wu: Foundations of Cellular Neurophys­iology and lecture notes.

Prerequisites: Tfy-99.262 is recommended

Additional: Replaces course Tfy-99.268 Electrophysiology

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.264 Living State Physics III (Molecular Biophysics)
(4 ocr) P

Spring (alternate years, lectured spring 2007)

Lecturer: Prof Ari Koskelainen (responsible), Prof Arto Annila, Prof Ilpo Vattulainen

Contents: Biological and synthetic macromolecules. Structure and basics of physical properties. Molecular interactions and their modification. Functionality of macromolecules.

Literature: M Daune: Molecular Biophysics, Strucures in Motion, Oxford University Press Inc., New York, 1999 and lec­ture notes.

Prerequisites: Tfy-99.262 is recommended

Additional: Replaces course Tfy-99.267 Functional Macromole­cules

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.271 Medical Physics I (3 ocr)

Autumn (alternate years, not lectured autumn 2006)

Lecturer: Mikko Tenhunen, Docent

Contents: Basics of radiation therapy physics and technology. Biological basis of radiation therapy. Quantities in dosimetry and radiation detectors. Principles of radiotherapy equipment. Mod­elling of radiation beams. Special techniques and optimization methods in radiotherapy.

Requirements: Exam, exercises and demonstrations.

Literature: Handout

Prerequisites: Tfy-99.280 (recommended, not obligatory)

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.273 Seminar on Biomedical Engineering (2 ocr) V

Spring

Lecturer: Prof Ari Koskelainen (responsible),
Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem)

Contents: Student seminar on various topics in biophysics and biomedical engineering. The topics change yearly.

Requirements: Active participation, seminar talk including a written report, and acting as an opponent.

Language: English

Tfy-99.275 Signal Processing in Biomedical Engineering (3 ocr) P

Autumn

Lecturer: Mark van Gils, Docent

Contents: After providing a brief review of the fundamentals of general (digital) signal processing the course concentrates on modern signal processing techniques used in biomedical appli­cations. Spectral analysis (including higher-order spectra), adap­tive filters, artificial neural networks, time-frequency methods and wavelets as well as key issues like artifact detection, feature extraction and pattern recognition are dealt with. Use of the methods is illustrated by practical examples.

Requirements: Exam and exercise.

Literature: To be announced + lecture hand-outs

Prerequisites: T-61.246 (compulsory)

Language: English

Tfy-99.281 Image Processing in Biomedical Engineering (3 ocr) P

Spring (alternate years, not lectured spring 2007)

Lecturer: Juha Ylä-Jääski, Docent, Jyrki Lötjönen, Docent

Contents: Application of image processing to medical technol­ogy. Image pre-processing and segmentation; processing and visualization of volume images. Registration and combination of multimodal images.

Requirements: Exam and assignment.

Literature: Lecture notes

Prerequisites: T-61.247

Tfy-99.284 Postgraduate Course in Biophysics (2-4 ocr) P V

Autumn (alternate years, lectured autumn 2006

Lecturer: Prof Ari Koskelainen (responsible)

Contents: Variable topics of current interest in biophysics.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.285 Research Seminar on Biomedical Engineering (2 ocr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturers: Prof Pekka Meriläinen (responsible), Prof Ari Koskel­ainen, Prof. Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem)

Contents: Current research problems in biophysics and biomed­ical engineering.

Requirements: Active participation and written summary reports.

Language: English or Finnish

Tfy-99.291 Individual Studies (0.5 - 10 ocr) V

Lecturers: Prof Ari Koskelainen, Prof Pekka Meriläinen, Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem)

Contents: Individual assignments, the contents of which have been agreed with the teacher responsible.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-99.298 Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, special assignment (5 or) V

Autumn & spring

Lecturers: Prof Ari Koskelainen, Prof Pekka Meriläinen, Prof Risto Ilmoniemi (pro tem)

Contents: The special assignments are independent laboratory work, planning tasks, literature surveys etc within the topics of biophysics and biomedical engineering. There are separate instructions for the assignments. The role of the special assign­ments is explained more closely in the description of the Mas­ter's degree.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-125 OPTICS AND MOLECULAR
MATERIALS

Prof Matti Kaivola, tel. 451 3151, Micronova-4161
Acad Prof Olli Ikkala (on leave of absence), tel. 451 3154, room F409
Visiting Prof Gerrit ten Brinke

 

 

Courses credited in ECTS

Tfy-125.2013 Modern Chemistry for Physicists (4 cr)

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2006-2007.

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala

Contents: Physics today needs more and more knowledge about chemistry concerning new materials, soft materials, nanomateri­als and materials of biochemistry. This cource introduces exam­ples of modern chemistry, such as new nanostructures based on carbon, self-assembly, supramolecular chemistry, surface chem­istry, organic electronics, and use of biochemistry in new materi­als.

Literature: Lecture notes and "Nina Hall: The New Chemistry, Cambridge University Press, 2000" as background reading when applicable.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-125.4001 Nanoscience I: Introduction to Nanoscience
(3 cr)

Autumn (Period I)

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala

Additional:Additional: lectured jointly with University of Hels­inki (experts from the Kumpula, Viikki and Meilahti campuses)

Tfy-125.4002 Nanoscience II: Nanostructures (5 cr) L

Autumn (Period II)

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala

Additional: lectured jointly with University of Helsinki (experts from the Kumpula, Viikki and Meilahti campuses)

Tfy-125.4003 Nanoscience III: Molecular Nanoscience (5 cr) L

Spring (Period III)

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala

Additional: lectured jointly with University of Helsinki (experts from the Kumpula, Viikki and Meilahti campuses)

Tfy-125.4004 Nanoscience IV: Bionanoscience (5 cr) L

Spring (Period IV)

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala

Additional: lectured jointly with University of Helsinki (experts from the Kumpula, Viikki and Meilahti campuses)

Tfy-125.4313 Microscopy of Nanomaterials (5 cr) P

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2008-2009.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-125.313 Microscopy of Nanomaterials.

Tfy-125.4321 Laser Technology and Optics (5 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2008-2009.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-125.321 Laser Technology and Optics.

Tfy-125.4341 Polymer Physics (5 cr)

Autumn, will be lectured for the first time during
the academic year 2008-2009.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-125.312 Polymer Physics.

Tfy-125.4423 Modern Optics (5 cr) P V

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during

the academic year 2008-2009.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-125.423 Modern Optics.

Tfy-125.4433 Laser Physics (5 cr) P

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during

the academic year 2008-2009.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-125.422 Laser Physics.

Tfy-125.4480 Microsensing (5 cr) P

Spring, will be lectured for the first time during

the academic year 2008-2009.

Additional: This course will replace the course
Tfy-3.480 Microsensing.

Lamguage: English

Tfy-125.5111 Physics, special assignment (10 cr) V

Autumn & spring

Intended for those studying under the new ECTS degree regula­tions for 2005. (The course Tfy-125.398 is intended for those who study under the old degree regulations for 1995.)


Courses credited in ocr

Tfy-125.312 Polymer Physics (3 ocr)

Autumn (alternate years, lectured autumn 2007), lectured for the last time during the academic year 2007-2008

Lecturer: Janne Ruokolainen, Docent

Contents: This course deals with how the structure of polymers will affect their physical properties. Linear and non-linear defor­mation mechanics, visco-elastic and mechanical properties.

Literature: U. Gedde: Polymer Physics.

Prerequisites: Classical mechanics, basic statistical mechanics, elementary thermodynamics.

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-125.4341 Polymer Physics (5 cr)

Language: Finnish

Tfy-125.313 Microscopy of Nanomaterials (3 ocr) P V

Spring, organized for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008

Lecturer: Janne Ruokolainen, Docent and Prof Matti Kaivola

Contents: The course gives basic knowledge of the microscopy of nanoscale structures of soft materials (such as polymers). The course concentrates on transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM). Methods to prepare samples are studied. As a practical exercise polymeric nanostructures are studied with various meth­ods.

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-125.4313 Microscopy of Nanomaterials (5 cr) P

Language: Finnish

Tfy-125.321 Laser Technology and Optics (4 ocr)

Autumn, lectured for the last time during
the academic year 2007-2008

Lecturer: Prof Matti Kaivola

Contents: A general course on the foundations of optics with emphasis on lasers and their most important applications. Princi­ples of laser operation, types of lasers, fundamentals of modern optics from an application point of view, laser applications, detection of light, laser safety.

Literature: Pedrotti&Pedrotti, Introduction to Optics,

Prentice Hall, 1992 and lecture notes

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-125.4321 Laser Technology and Optics (5 cr)

Language: Finnish or English

Tfy-125.398 Physics, special assignment (5 ocr) V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala, Prof Matti Kaivola

Contents: The special assignments are independent laboratory assignments, planning jobs, literature reviews, etc. from the sub­ject areas of Tfy-125. There are written instructions on how to fulfil these assignments. The role of the special assignments is explained more closely in the description of the Master's degree.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-125.422 Laser Physics (4 ocr) P

Spring (alternate years, not lectured spring 2007), lectured for the last time during the academic year 2007-2008

Lecturer: Prof Matti Kaivola

Contents: Physical foundation for lasers. Interaction phenomena between light and matter, propagation of laser beams, optical resonators, rate equations for lasers, transient phenomena, types of lasers, foundations of non-linear optics.

Literature: O. Svelto, Principles of Lasers, Plenum Press, 1998

Prerequisites: Tfy-125.321

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-125.4433 Laser Physics (5 cr) P

Language: Finnish or English

Tfy-125.423 Modern Optics (4 ocr) P V

Spring (alternate years, lectured spring 2007), lectured for the last time during the academic year 2007-2008

Lecturer: Prof Matti Kaivola

Contents: An advanced course in modern optics, dealing with some aspect of physical, statistical, non-linear or quantum optics, and their modern applications.

Prerequisites: Tfy-125.321

Additional: During the academic year 2008-2009 will be replaced by course Tfy-125.4423 Modern Optics (5 cr) L V

Language: Finnish or English

Tfy-125.431 Research Seminar on Experimental Physics
(2 ocr) P V

Autumn

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala and Prof Matti Kaivola

Contents: Modern research problems in experimental physics emphasizing topics in optics, laser physics and physics of molec­ular materials.

Language: Finnish

Tfy-125.432 Colloquium on New Materials (0-4 ocr) P V

Autumn & spring

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala, Acad Prof Risto Nieminen

Contents: Recent achievements in modern materials science are covered in talks by specialists of their respective fields.

Tfy-125.491 Individual Studies (1-6 ocr) P V

Lecturer: Acad Prof Olli Ikkala and Prof Matti Kaivola

Contents The contents and scope of the individual course should be agreed upon with the teacher in charge.

Language: Finnish (English on demand)