| Course title | Physics |
| Course code | FiziB012 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 4 |
| Total Hours in Course | 108 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 26 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 10 |
| Number of hours for laboratory classes | 16 |
| Independent study hours | 56 |
| Date of course confirmation | 12/03/2024 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Mathematics and Physics |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. phys., asoc. prof. Uldis Gross |
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course | |
| Course abstract | |
| The course of physics deals with the basic laws that are the basis for understanding all the problems of natural and engineering sciences. The course consists of lectures, practical work, laboratory and independent work. In lectures - acquisition of physics theory issues using appropriate mathematical apparatus. In practical work - acquisition of task solving methods and skills. In laboratory works - acquisition of skills of experimental work and basics of processing results. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| 1.Introduction. Mechanics 7h
2.Molecular physics and thermodynamics. 7h 3.Electrostatics and direct current 8h 4.Test 1 2h 5.Magnetism and alternating current. 7h 6.Oscillations and waves. 7h 7.Wave optics 8h 8.Test 2 2h Part-time studies: All topics specified for full-time studies are covered, but the number of contact hours is half of the number specified in the calendar. |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 1.Introduction. Mechanics 7h
2.Molecular physics and thermodynamics. 7h 3.Electrostatics and direct current 8h 4.Test 1 2h 5.Magnetism and alternating current. 7h 6.Oscillations and waves. 7h 7.Wave optics 8h 8.Test 2 2h Part-time studies: All topics specified for full-time studies are covered, but the number of contact hours is half of the number specified in the calendar. |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Passed the exam. All tests (2 theoretical tests and 2 tasks) and laboratory work must be taken into account. | |
| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| Preparation for lectures and tests according to the program, reading of literature, independent problem solving, calculations and analysis of laboratory works. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| A student can take the exam if he / she collects at least 50% of the assessment points in tests (2 theory tests and 2 tasks) and laboratory works (each is assessed with 0-10 points). | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 1.Valtera A. red. Fizika. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1992. 733 lpp. 2. Materiāli e-studijās. | |
| Further reading | |
| 1. Tipler P. A., Mosca G. Physics for Scientists and Engineers 6th (Sixth) edition. USA: W. H. Freeman and Company. 2008. 1412 pp. 2. Giancoli D. C. Physics Principles with Applications 6th Edition. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education International/Prentice Hall, 2005. 946 p | |
| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1. Terra. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte ISSN 977-1407-7191 | |
| Notes | |
| Professional education bachelos study program “Forest Engineer” and “Woodworking” | |