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Basic Physics

Course developer

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to Improv the knowledge of physics acquired by newly admitted students in secondary school and leveling out the differences in the initial level of acquisition of physics. Discovered correlations in Physics forms the basis for new innovations in national economy. By solving the exercises in Physics the analytical thinking is developed. Modern specialists should know the basis of Physics for developing the creative usage of physical correlations in practical activities

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge - about regularity of essential concepts of Physics and critical understanding of how to use it in real-world process description – test;
Skills - to use measurements of physical quantities and apply knowledge in calculation for their branch of research, summarize and analytically describe the results – test;

Competence - to evaluate results of measurements and calculations, problem solving and understand what influence their professional activities have on environment - test.

Course Content(Calendar)

Full time intramural studies:
Lectures:
1. Mechanics. Kinematic. Dynamic. 2 h
2. Molecular physics. The ideal gas law. 1 h
3. Electrostatics. Electric field.1 h
4. Electric current. Resistance. 1 h
5. Magnetic field. Magnetic induction. 1 h
6. Optics. Reflection and refraction.1 h
Test 1: Examination of the course material. 1 h
Practical classes:
Test 2: Exercises on the use of acquired basic values in practice. 1 h
1. Practical exercises in kinematics and dynamics. 2 h
2. Practical exercises in molecular physics. 2h
3. Exercises in electrical and magnetic fields. 2h
4. Exercises in optics. 1h
Part time extramural studies:

All topics specified for full time studies are accomplished, but the number of contact hours is one half of the number specified in the calendar

Requirements for awarding credit points

Passing the test (min. 50% of maximum points ( each test – 10 points)

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The student studies the literature in preparation for test

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Evaluation of study results is based on student’s results in tests.

Compulsory reading

1. Branka V., Krūmiņš J., Puķītis P. Fizika 12.klasei: mācību grāmata. 1. Elektromagnētiskās svārstības un viļņi. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, [1997.] 127 lpp.
2. Branka V., Krūmiņš J., Puķītis P. Fizika 12.klasei: mācību grāmata. 2. Optika. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1993. 150 lpp.
3. Krūmiņš J., Puķītis P. Fizika 10. klasei. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1998. 263 lpp.

4. Gaumigs G., Aukums A. Fizika. Elektrība un magnētisms. Gaisma. Rīga: Mācību grāmata, 1999. 96 lpp.

Further reading

1. Būts G. Fizika. Dabas zinību kurss vidusskolai. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 1999. 172 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Terra. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte. ISSN 977-1407-7191

Notes

Compulsory course of TF professional higher education bachelor study program Applied Energy Engineering