UFAF001 Mechanics and molecular physics

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
4/2/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Jiří Kovář, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Daniel Charbulák, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Jiří Kovář, Ph.D.
Centrum interdisciplinárních studií – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
Experience in high school physics and math.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is the first one from the basic physics courses. Goals are to introduce the mathematical apparatus of the classical physics and the basic laws of mechanics and thermal physics, and the physical reasoning and physical problem solving in general.
Learning outcomes
Students will be experienced in using of the mathematical apparatus of the classical physics, and they will be familiar with the basic laws of mechanics and thermal physics.
Syllabus
  • • Introduction to physics • Kinematics of mass point • Dynamics of mass point • Gravitational field • Oscillation • Mechanics of solids • Mechanics of liquids • Thermodynamics • Kinetic theory of gases • Thermodynamics of ideal gas
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Mechanika. Elektronická sbírka příkladů. SU Opava, 2005. info
  • HALLIDAY D., RESNICK R., WALKER J. Fyzika. Část 1 a 2. VUTIUM Brno, 2000. ISBN 80-214-1868-0. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, discussions, problem solving.
Assessment methods
Within the semester, students are evaluated on the basis of two written tests and on the basis of their activity. The exam consists of three parts. In the first part, students solve two problems. In the second one, students introduce and comment basic laws, while in the third part, they discuss and derive basic relations.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022.
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