Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Mathematics, Informatics and Physics
Course Code
FK_007
Branch of Science
Mathematical physics; Mathematics
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jevgenijs Proskurins
Structure Unit Manager
Jevgenijs Proskurins
Structural Unit
Department of Physics
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, 1st floor, Rooms no. 147a and b, fizika@rsu.lv, +371 67061539
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge in the main issues of higher mathematics. To create awareness of the importance of physics and mathematics in pharmacy. To provide theoretical and practical knowledge in information processing with a computer.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge in mathematics, informatics and physics corresponding to the level of secondary education. Knowledge of the national language.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successful completion of the study course requirements, students will have acquired knowledge that will allow: 1. Understand the importance of physics, computer science and mathematics in pharmacy; 2. Orient in the range of mathematics programs.
Skills
1.As a result of mastering the study course, students will be able to: 1. Use mathematical programs, construct graphs; 2. Use the acquired knowledge in chemistry, physical chemistry and other professional courses.
Competences
1.As a result of the study course, students will be able to make decisions about the use of this knowledge in the further learning process.
Assessment
Individual work
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Outside classes and lectures, students learn the theory according to the notes and the indicated literature, solve tasks, work with MS Excel and mathematics programs.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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10 points
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Student participation in practical classes, individual task performance and analysis of laboratory work results are evaluated. There are different types of test questions in the exam. The exam makes up 50% of the final grade, the remaining 50% is made up of participation in practical classes, performance of individual tasks and analysis of the results of laboratory works. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Derivative of a function, differential, indefinite and definite integral. Equation Editor.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Probability theory, descriptive statistics. Spreadsheets.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Mechanics. Parameters of direction and rotational motion. Oscillations and waves, sound. Practical demonstrations.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Electrostatics and electrodynamics. DC laws.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Magnetic field. Electromagnetic oscillations and waves.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Geometric optics.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Wave and quantum optics. Radioactivity.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Introduction to mathematics and computer science. Security equipment. Mathematical programs.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Differential, differential applications. Derivation of multi-argument functions, full differential. Spreadsheets. Working with Excel Probability Theory.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Definite and indefinite integral, their applications. Differential equations, their applications.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Mechanics. Oscillations and waves. Demonstration of oscillations. Laboratory work on surface tension and viscosity.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Fluid mechanics. Electrostatics and electrodynamics. DC laws. Laboratory work - Electrophoresis.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Radioactivity. Exposure to ionizing radiation. Laboratory work - Particle counter.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Electromagnetism. Laboratory work - Determination of the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Optics. Laboratory work - Refractometry. Spectrometry. X-rays.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Paul Davidovits. Physics in Biology and Medicine. 5th Edition. November 28, 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
Suzanne Amador Kane, Boris A. Gelman. Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine. 3rd Edition 2020.