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Course title Basic Physics
Course code Fizi1009
Credit points (ECTS) 1.5
Total Hours in Course 40.5
Number of hours for lectures 8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes 8
Independent study hours 24
Date of course confirmation 20/02/2013
Responsible Unit Institute of Mathematics and Physics
 
Course developers
Dr. phys., pasn. Antons Gajevskis

There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course
 
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