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Lecturer(s)
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Janíček Petr, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Steinhart Miloš, doc. RNDr. CSc.
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Course content
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Introduction into physics and necessary basic mathematics. SI units. Kinematics of mass points. Dynamics of mass points and rigid bodies. Newton's laws. Conservation laws. Energy, linear and rotational momentum. Gravitation, intensity, potential energy, potential, conservative fields. Elasticity and fracture. Stress, strain, Hook's law. Fluids. Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics of ideal liquids. Newton's fluids. Oscillations and wave motion. Doppler's effect. Temperature and heat. Thermal expansion. Heat capacity. Basic thermodynamics. Electrostatics. Electric charge and field. Coulomb's law. Gauss 's law. Capacitance. Electric potential. Electrokinetics. Electric current and resistance. DC circuits. Magnetism. Electromagnetism. Lorentz force, Faraday's law. Basics of Optics. Reflection and refraction, lenses, optical instruments. Introduction into modern physics. Black body radiation. Photoelectric effect. X-Rays. Introduction into Atomic and nuclear physics.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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Introduction into basic principles of physics emphasizing Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves, geometrical optics, atomic and nuclear physics.
The subject widens and deepens the secondary school physics knowledge. Prepares students for further studies. Enables them to solve simple and more advanced problems.
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Prerequisites
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Basic level of algebra, trigonometry and calculus
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination
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Recommended literature
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Giancoli. Physics for Scientists and Engineers.
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Halliday, Resnick, Walker. Fundamentals of Physics.
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