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Physics

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:28.10.2024 16:41:12
Study Course Information
Course Code:FK_029LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Physics; Physical Methods and ToolsTarget Audience:Pharmacy
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Mārtiņš Ļuļļa
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Physics
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, Anniņmuiža bulvāris 26a, 1st floor, rooms 147a and b, fizikaatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061539
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)12Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes24
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Knowledge of physics, mathematics and basic computer skills at secondary education level.
Objective:
The objective of the course is to develop students’ knowledge, skills and abilities in physics necessary for further and parallel studies and professional practical work.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1MechanicsClasses1.00laboratory
2Fluid mechanics. Viscosity. Capillarity. Tension.Classes2.00laboratory
3Direct current in different media, determination of ionic mobilityClasses1.00laboratory
4Magnetic field, its characteristics, determination of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field.Classes1.00laboratory
5Medical measurements, thermoelectric signal transducersClasses1.00laboratory
6Colloquium in mechanics and electricityClasses1.00laboratory
7Geometric optics, microscope, refractometerClasses1.00laboratory
8Optical activity of substances, polarimetryClasses1.00laboratory
9Radioactive radiation, dosimetry, elementary particle counterClasses1.00laboratory
10Wave optics, induced radiation, laser and holography.Classes1.00laboratory
11Quantum optics, spectra, spectrometersClasses1.00laboratory
12Acoustics. Hydrodynamics. Molecular physics. Electrostatics.Lectures1.00auditorium
13Direct current and alternating current. Geometrical optics.Lectures1.00auditorium
14Wave and quantum opticsLectures1.00auditorium
15X-rays. Nuclear physics. Radioactivity and dosimetry. Recent trends in physicsLectures1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Outside of lectures and classes, students use e-study materials and online resources to prepare for the following practical work, draw conclusions about the previous work.
Assessment Criteria:
The student’s participation in the practical classes and the results of the practical work in the colloquium are assessed. The exam includes different types of test questions.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of completing the study course, students acquire basic knowledge of the theory of physical quantities and laws.
Skills:As a result of completing the study course, students should be able to carry out experiments, calculate and evaluate results, and draw conclusions.
Competencies:To decide on the observance of physical phenomena and laws in practical pharmacy.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Grabovskis R. Fizika. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1983, 648 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Valters A. Fizika. - R.: Zvaigzne, 1992. – 732 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3Davidovits P. Physics in Biology and Medicine. – London: Elsevier, 2008, 303 p. (akceptējams izdevums)
4Teibe U., Butlers P., Kalniņš I., Berķis U., Timms O., Avota Z., Sprieslis J., Poriņš V. Laboratorijas darbi fizikā – Rīga: RSU, 2005. – 78 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
5Teibe U. Lekciju materiāli studentiem uz RSU servera «Kodols».
6Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
7Davidovits P. Physics in Biology and Medicine. – London: Elsevier, 2008, 303 p. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1Giancoli D. C. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics 3rd ed., London: Prentice Hall, 2009, p. 689.
Other Information Sources
1Crowell B. Simple Nature. – Fullerton: www.lightandmatter.com, 2003, 625 p.
2Crowell B. Discover Physics. – Fullerton: www.lightandmatter.com, 2003, 203 p.