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Course title	Physics II
Course code	FiziB014
Credit points (ECTS)	5
Total Hours in Course	135
Number of hours for lectures	24
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes	16
Number of hours for laboratory classes	24
Independent study hours	71
Date of course confirmation	12/03/2024
Responsible Unit	Institute of Mathematics and Physics
Course developers
Dr. phys., pasn. Antons Gajevskis
Prior knowledge
Fizi2021, Physics I
Replaced course
Fizi2022 [GFIZ2023] Physics II Fizi2033 [GFIZ2033] Physics II
Course abstract
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge in physics, in accordance with the needs of further studies of agricultural engineering specialists. Course consists of lectures, practical works and laboratory works. During the lectures students are introduced to the theory and ways of describing physical laws. Practical works include practicing and understanding written exercises and calculating precise results. During laboratory classes students deal with hands-on exercises where they measure, process and analyze various data readings, as well as to plot graphs.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course students will have: 1. knowledge of the regularities considered in the course of physics and a critical understanding of their applicability to describe real processes considered in their specialty. – The knowledge is assessed in laboratory works and tests. 2. skills to perform measurements of physical quantities and apply knowledge in calculations in the research of their field, to summarize and analytically describe the results, as well as to perform correct graphical representation of the results. – The skills are assessed in laboratory works. 3. competence to evaluate the results of measurements and calculations, solutions to problems, and to understand the impact of one's professional activity on the environment. – The competence is assessed in laboratory works and tests.
Course Content(Calendar)
Full-time studies: 1.Magnetic field in a vacuum. Magnetic field sources. (5 h) 2.Magnetic flux. Gaussian theorem for magnetic field. (4 h) 3.Magnetic field calculation. Law of Biot-Savart. (3 h) 4.Lorentz’s force. Ampere’s force. (4 h) 5.Magnetic field in matter. Diamagnetics, paramagnetics, ferromagnets. (5 h) 6.Electromagnetic induction. Lenz's law. (4 h) 7. Inductance. Self-induction. Maxwell's equations. Displacement current. (4 h) 8.1st test. Magnetism, calculation of magnetic fields. (2 h) 9.Mechanical oscillations, resonance. (4 h) 10.Waves, wave interference. (5 h) 11.Electromagnetic waves. (5 h) 12.Wave optics (interference, diffraction, polarization). (6 h) 13.The quantum nature of radiation. Thermal radiation. (6 h) 14.Elements of atomic physics, radioactivity. (5 h) 15.2nd test. Oscillations, optics and atomic physics (2 h) 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.
Requirements for awarding credit points
The requirement is – passing the exam. In order to be allowed to take the exam, all tests must be written and the laboratory works must be performed and defended, and total 50% of the maximum possible points must be obtained.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Each student must process the experimental data obtained during the laboratory work (it is necessary to perform calculations in accordance to the assignment and, if required in the assignment, to plot a graph), and document the results in accordance to the requirements, as well as prepare for the defense of laboratory work by independently studying the study literature.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
Knowledge control: 1) Theory tests – 2; 2) Practical exercise tests – 2; 3) Laboratory works (development and defence) – 8. Each part shall be evaluated by 0-10 points.
Compulsory reading
1. Fizika. Valtera A. red., Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1992. 733 lpp. 2. Serway R. A., Jewett J. W. Physics for scientists and engineers, with modern physics. 9th ed. Boston, MA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2014. 1484 p. 3. Physics for scientists and engineers: an interactive approach. R. Hawkes et al. Toronto: Nelson Education, 2014. 946 p. 4. Tipler P. A., Mosca G. Physics for Scientists and Engineers. 6th edition. New York, NY: W. H. Freeman, 2008. 1172 p.
Further reading
1. Jansone M., Kalnača A. u.c. Uzdevumu krājums vispārīgajā fizikā. Rīga: RTU, 2000. 247 lpp. 2. Fizika visiem. https://estudijas.llu.lv/course/view.php?id=34
Notes
The study course is included in the compulsory part of the Bachelor’s study program “Agricultural Engineering”