MFB101 Physics

Code MFB101
Name Physics
Status Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice
Level and type Undergraduate Studies, Academic
Field of study Physics
Faculty Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
Academic staff Igors Klemenoks, Kaspars Ozols, Armands Grickus, Silvija Lukse, Vladimirs Miglāns, Gita Rēvalde, Juris Blūms, Dmitrijs Ļitvinovs, Artis Linarts, Santa Rekšņa, Astrīda Bērziņa, Anda Ābola, Ainārs Knoks, Artūrs Vrubļevskis
Credit points 6.0 (9.0 ECTS)
Parts 2
Annotation The study course is intended for students of engineering study programs and is following high-school physics and university mathematics study courses. The study course consists of lectures with practical examples and laboratory work. The study course provides the theoretical basic knowledge of mechanics, molecular physics and thermodynamics, electromagnetism, wave and quantum optics, quantum mechanics, solid state physics, atomic, nuclear and particle physics. In the frame of the study course, practical skills of problem solving methods as well as experimental work are acquired..
Contents
Content Full- and part-time intramural studies Part time extramural studies
Contact hours Independent work Contact hours Independent work
Introduction to the material point and an absolutely rigid body kinematics. 2 4 1 4
Dynamics of material point. 2 2 0 6
Rigid body dynamics. 2 4 1 6
Mechanical oscillations. 2 4 1 4
Mechanical waves. 2 2 0 4
Thermodynamic systems. Ideal gas. The physical basics of molecular kinetic theory. 3 4 1 6
Transfer processes. 1 2 0 4
Basics of thermodynamics. 2 4 1 6
Electric field in a vacuum. 2 2 1 4
Electric field in dielectrics. Conductors in electric field. 2 2 0 6
Direct current. Magnetic field in a vacuum. 2 4 1 4
Magnetic fields of currents. 2 2 1 4
Magnetic field in the substance. 2 2 1 4
Magnetics. 1 4 0 6
Electromagnetic induction. 2 2 1 4
Maxwell’s equations. 2 4 1 4
Electromagnetic oscillations. 3 2 1 4
Electromagnetic waves. 1 2 1 4
Dispersion of the light. 1 2 1 4
Interference of the light. 3 4 1 4
Diffraction of the light. 3 4 1 4
Polarisation of the light. 2 4 1 4
Thermal radiation. 2 2 1 4
External photoelectric effect. 2 2 0 4
Quantum mechanical features. 3 6 1 8
Atomic structure models. 1 2 1 4
Light emission and absorption of atoms. 2 2 1 6
Energy bands formation in crystals. 2 2 1 6
Conductivity of pure and doped semiconductors. 2 2 0 6
The atomic nucleus structure and composition. Radioactivity types. 2 4 1 6
Nuclei and Conservation Laws. Particles. 2 4 0 6
Test (theory). 4 0 2 0
Introduction class for laboratories. 2 4 1 6
The basics of mathematical processing of measurement results. 2 4 0 6
Laboratories. 28 20 16 30
The adoption of Laboratory work reports 18 0 4 0
Test (practical problems). 4 0 2 0
Total: 120 120 48 192
Goals and objectives
of the course in terms
of competences and skills 		The goal of the study course is to master the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in physics at university, using elements of higher mathematics as well as to develop physical and technical perception and logical thinking. The objectives of the study course: - to develop the skills to orientate in classical physics and the latest achievements in physics and their applications in solving various technical problems, including high value-added technologies; - to develop the skills to see the connection between the theory of physics and practice, as well as the ability to solve relatively simple problems in physics; - to develop the skills to perform physics experiments, mathematically process the results of experiments, analyse the results and draw conclusions.
Learning outcomes
and assessment 		Able to navigate the classical physics topics and issues, as well as the latest achievements of physics. - Test types: tests, written exam. Criteria: able to freely navigate different types of physical regularities.
Able to independently solve the problems of classical physics-standard tasks, the use of higher mathematics. - Test types: tests, written exam. Criteria: able to take on specific numerical estimates.
Able to independently carry out physics experiments, and to do the mathematical treatment of the obtained results. - Test types: test lab work. Criteria: able to process and quantitatively analyze the experimental results.
Able to discern the laws of physics applications in different engineering applications and their implementation in nature and everyday life. - Test types: test lab work. Criteria: able to explain the physics related to natural phenomena and engineering principles for the physical operation of devices.
Evaluation criteria of study results
Laboratory works - 25%
Tests - 25%
Exam - 50%
 
Course prerequisites Physics, chemistry and mathematics in secondary school level, elements of higher mathematics.
Course planning
Part CP ECTS Hours Tests
Lectures Practical Lab. Test Exam Work
1 3.0 4.5 2.0 0.0 1.0 *
2 3.0 4.5 2.0 0.0 1.0 *
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