FPFY01 Physics - Foundation programme

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/7/0. Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Vladan Bernard, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Vojtěch Mornstein, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jiří Novák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Naděžda Špačková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniel Vlk, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Erik Staffa, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Bc. Helena Melicharová, MBA (assistant)
Marta Vágnerová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Vojtěch Mornstein, CSc.
Department of Biophysics – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Bc. Helena Melicharová, MBA
Supplier department: Department of Biophysics – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Mon 14. 10. to Fri 14. 2. Mon 10:00–11:50 F01B1/609, Mon 13:00–14:50 F01B1/609, Tue 8:00–10:50 F01B1/609
Prerequisites
non-defined
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
To get acquainted with basic chapters of high school physics to be prepared for entrance exam of Medical Faculty Masaryk University.
Learning outcomes
Ability to pass successfully the entrance tests of Medical Faculty Masaryk University Brno
Syllabus
  • Introduction, why and how to work with mathematical expressions in physics. Operations with algebraic expressions. Operations with algebraic expressions, processing/solving of equations. Mathematical functions (logarithms, exponents). Mathematical functions (goniometric etc.). Fundamentals of vector calculus as used in physics. System of units SI (quantities, units, vectors and scalars etc.). Kinematics of a particle. Kinematics of a particle (circular motion). Dynamics of solid bodies. Dynamics of solid bodies (circular motion). Dynamics of solid bodies (gravitational field). Properties of solid bodies, Elasticity. Periodic (harmonic) motion. Sound and ultrasound, hearing. Hydrostatics and hydrodynamice. Surface phenomena. Kinetic theory and the ideal gas. Thermodynamics I (concepts). Thermodynamics II (processes). Thermodynamic laws and thermodynamic variables. Phase transitions (gas-liquid-solid.) Electric charge a Coulomb law. Electrostatic field. Electric current (Ohm law and Kirchhoff laws, resistors, condensers, electric power…). Semiconductors and their use. Electrolytes and electrolysis. Magnetic field and its origin. Electromagnetism (induction etc.). Alternating current. Electromagnetic spectrum. Fundamentals of geometric optics. Human vision and optical instruments. Wave properties of light and photometry. Elements of the special and general theory of relativity. Electron shell of atom and elements of quantum mechanics. Laser and x-rays. Atom nucleus and radioactivity. Ionising radiation, properties, interactions, measurement and its importance for medicine. knowledge test and evaluation.
Literature
  • MORNSTEIN, Vojtěch. Overview of Physics. Minimum knowledge required for entrance test – a guide to English physical terminology. 3rd ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2016, 80 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-7926-7. info
  • ZITZEWITZ, Paul W., David G. HAASE and Kathleen HARPER. Physics : principles & problems. Bothell, WA: McGraw-Hill Education, 2013, xxxiii, 2-. ISBN 9780076592524. info
Teaching methods
lectures and practical exercises
Assessment methods
final test
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, autumn 2018, spring 2019, spring 2020, autumn 2020, spring 2021, autumn 2021, spring 2022, autumn 2022, spring 2023, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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