F1140 Introduction into Physics

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Eduard Schmidt, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Josef Humlíček, CSc.
Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Eduard Schmidt, CSc.
Timetable
Wed 15:00–16:50 F1 6/1014
Prerequisites
NOW( F1141 Introduction into Physics,sem. )
knowledge of physics at the grammar school level.
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
Physics is general and reliable basis of all natural sciences. To understand them it is necessary to have at least general view how physics and physicists look into the nature. This course is an elementary introduction into the world of physics and physical thinking. The lectures will make the students familiar in general what physicists do, what methods are used and what are the actual concepts of the nature on the basis of physical research. The lectures need only basic calculus on the introductory level. Another goal is to improve communication with physicists in search of answers to fundamental problems of science.

For successful passing the course, the students must be able to
- list and explain basic methods of physical exploration of the surrounding world
- debate the application of the methods in particular cases of seeking answers for fundamental problems of natural scineces
- discuss the current reality concepts based on the physical research.
Syllabus
  • 1. What is physics. History. Relation to mathematics and natural sciences. 2. Physical research. Observation, experiment, theory, model. 3. Measurement. Basic physical quantities. Systems of units. Practical measurement. 4. Space, time and motion. Kinematics. Dynamics. Special theory of relativity. 5. Interaction in nature. Fundamental interactions. Field. 6. Fundamental physical constants. e, c, h... 7. Physical laws. Conservation laws. 8. Order and chaos. 9. Micro-world. Structure of matter. Particles. Quantum physics. 10.Mezo-world. Gases, liquids, solid state, granular matter. 11.Macro-world. Universe.
Literature
  • F.JKeller,W.D.Gettys,M.J.Skove:Physics, McGraw-Hill,Inc 1993,ISBM 0-07-112674-0
  • D.Halliday,R.Resnick,J.Walker:Fyzika, VUT v Brně,ISBM 80-214-1868-0
Teaching methods
The lectures, accompanied by imagery.
Assessment methods
The lecture ends with written and oral exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 1999, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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