Course: Physics for Biologists

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Course title Physics for Biologists
Course code UFY/FPB
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the summer semester.
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Adamec František, RNDr. CSc.
Course content
Content of lectures: 1. Kinematics and dynamics of a particle 2. Mechanics of continuum 3. Mechanical oscilation and waves 4. Molecular theory of gases and thermodynamics 5. Electrostatics and electric current 6. Magnetic field and Maxwell's equations 7. Electromagnetic waves 8. Optics 9. Atomic physics Content of exercises: Exercises accompany the lectures and are devoted to calculation of examples.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Monitoring, E-learning, Individual preparation for exam
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 80 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 35 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the physics course for biologists is to acquaint students of biological disciplines with the physical principles and laws relevant to the field of study. Another goal is to supplement and expand the knowledge acquired in high school, so that they are able to actively apply this knowledge in practical activities within their fields of study and their own practice after graduation.
By completing the physics course for biologists, students will gain knowledge of physics at a level that allows them to apply this knowledge in biology. Knowledge of physical principles and solving a sufficient number of sample tasks will enable students to apply the acquired knowledge to solve practical tasks in related subjects and subsequent practice after graduation.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite of the course is the ability to understand the written text, basic knowledge of mathematics at the secondary school level or a mathematics course for biologists.

Assessment methods and criteria
Test, Interim evaluation

At least 75% attendance at lectures and seminars is required to obtain the credit. The exam is performed by a test, at least 70% of the questions must be answered correctly to pass the test.
Recommended literature
  • Halliday D., Resnick R., Walker J.: Fyzika (část 1 - 5). Prometheus, Brno 2000.
  • Macháček M.: Encyklopedie fyziky. Mladá fronta, Praha 1995.
  • Svoboda E. a kol.: Přehled středoškolské fyziky. Prometheus, Brno 1996.


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