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Study Course Description

Physics

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
FK_029
Branch of Science
Other medical sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Physics
Contacts

Riga, Anniņmuiža bulvāris 26a, 1st floor, rooms 147a and b, fizika@rsu.lv, +371 67061539

About Study Course

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.

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of physics, mathematics and basic computer skills at secondary education level.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.As a result of completing the study course, students acquire basic knowledge of the theory of physical quantities and laws.

Skills

1.As a result of completing the study course, students should be able to carry out experiments, calculate and evaluate results, and draw conclusions.

Competences

1.To decide on the observance of physical phenomena and laws in practical pharmacy.

Assessment

Individual work

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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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.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Video
2

Topics

Acoustics. Hydrodynamics. Molecular physics. Electrostatics.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Video
2

Topics

Wave and quantum optics
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Video
2

Topics

Direct current in different media, determination of ionic mobility
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Video
2

Topics

X-rays. Nuclear physics. Radioactivity and dosimetry. Recent trends in physics
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Electrocardiography
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Signal transducers and principles of operation of physical devices
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Electrophoresis
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Ultrasonography
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Optics
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Colloquium
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Colloquium
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Audiometry
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Magnetic field
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Laser
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Ionizing radiation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Computer room
2

Topics

Seminar
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Grabovskis R. Fizika. – R.: Zvaigzne, 1983, 648 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Valters A. Fizika. - R.: Zvaigzne, 1992. – 732 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Davidovits P. Physics in Biology and Medicine. – London: Elsevier, 2008, 303 p. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream

4.

Teibe 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)

5.

Teibe U. Lekciju materiāli studentiem uz RSU servera «Kodols».

Additional Reading

1.

Giancoli D. C. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics 3rd ed., London: Prentice Hall, 2009, p. 689.Suitable for English stream

Other Information Sources

1.

Crowell B. Simple Nature. – Fullerton: www.lightandmatter.com, 2003, 625 p.Suitable for English stream

2.

Crowell B. Discover Physics. – Fullerton: www.lightandmatter.com, 2003, 203 p.Suitable for English stream