Course: Physics for Biochemists

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Course title Physics for Biochemists
Course code KEF/FYBC
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Richterek Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kubínek Roman, doc. RNDr. CSc.
Course content
Introduction, quantities and equations, International System of Units (SI) Mechanics, measuring units in mechanics, statics, kinematics, dynamics, oscillations and waves, hydrostatics, aerostatics, fluid flow, molecular phenomena Acoustics, origin of sound, propagation of sound, measurement of sound, ultrasound Thermodynamics, thermal state, thermal energy, phase changes, propagation of heat, change of state, kinetic theory of heat Optics, geometrical optics, wave optics, light measurements Electricity, direct electrical current, electrical field, magnetic field, electrical machines, alternating electrical current, electrical conductivity, electrical oscillations and waves Atomic physics, structure of atoms, radioactivity, artificial nuclear transformations </ul>

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Attendace - 36 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Some topics in basic physics.
Knowledge Define the main ideas and conceptions of the subject, describe the main approaches of the studied topics, recall the theoretical knowledge for solution of model problems.
Prerequisites
Secondary school physics

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam

Knowledge within the scope of the course topics (examination)
Recommended literature
  • Krupka F., Kalivoda L.: Fyzika, SNTL Praha, 1989. Svoboda E. a kol.: Přehled středoškolské fyziky, SPN Praha, 1991..
  • Halliday, D., Resnick, R., Walker, J., Komrska, J., Obdržálek, J., Dub, P., Eckertová, L., Liška, M., Novotný, J., & Světlík, J. (2000). Fyzika: vysokoškolská učebnice obecné fyziky. Brno: Vutium.
  • Kolářová, H., & Kubínek, R. (2008). Fyzika stručně a jasně: přehled fyziky v příkladech a textových otázkách. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Bioinorganic Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Chemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter