Study programme code
MLFB.LT
Study programme administrator
Katrin Laas
MER study programme code
1538
School / college
LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health
Study programme title in Est.
Füüsika (kõrvalerialaga)
study programme title in Engl.
Physics (with Minor Field of Study)
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor's studies
Study domain
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
Study programme group
physical sciences
Study programme subgroup
Physics
Nominal study period (in semesters)
6
Access conditions
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education.
Degrees conferred
loodusteaduse bakalaureus
Study programme aims and objectives
To create an opportunity to acquire a basic Physics education shaping environmental awareness and integrating sciences, show more...
which enables further continuation of studies on master's level according to a Physics-based curriculum (Teacher of Physics, Physics etc);
To promote the formation of skills enabling working as a laboratory technician in schools, higher educational establishments or scientific research instiutions;
To promote the acquisition of an integrated and systemic worldview based on physics and science and the development of adequate analytical skills.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
- understands the general and basic principles of physics together with their experimental and theoretical foundation show more...
- can apply the principles of physics and the methods of gaining knowledge in scientifically based explanation of environmental phenomena, as well as in qualitative and quantitative study of such phenomena
- is capable of critical analysis and evaluation of the physical aspects of the hypotheses presented in literature and the press and of assessing their correspondence with the scientific worldview
- is capable of pinpointing and solving (practically or theoretically) tasks related to his/her field in his specialty area and technology, choosing an appropriate theoretical or practical method or concept to deal with the tasks
- is capable of teamwork in solving a professional task, preparing and performing an experiment as well as in analysis and presentation of results
- can introduce his field of study, addressing audiences with different backgrounds and interests and treating the specifics of the field in a wider cultural context
Graduation requirements
In order to complete the curriculum, the student has to complete the curriculum in the given workload and also pass obligatory courses, final thesis, etc.
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In addition, the curriculum establishes the following conditions: computer literacy needed for university studies; knowledge of one foreign language on level B2; Estonian language proficiency at C1 level for students with Russian-language pre-university education.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Physics
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Physics
Aims
Support the acquisition of basic knowledge of physics to continue the study in Masters physics teacher qualification;
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Support students to get overview of experimental physics and theoretical basis in classical physics;
Allow physics experiments and experimental data associate of of various subjects under practical laboratory work.
Support integrated and systematic physical and scientific picture of the world based on the development of analytical skills;
Allow physics experiment and experimental data processing methodology for acquiring
Learning outcomes
Experimentation skills, ability to present the results of the experiment, process, and analyze;
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Deeper knowledge of classical physics;
Ability to apply theory to classical physics problem of identifying problems and solving problems;
Holistic understanding of classical physics and the theory of the limits of applicability;
Teamwork in preparing the experiments, carried out and analyzed;
The ability to apply specialized knowledge to describe the phenomena encountered in daily life and through the analysis of classical physics theories;
Ability to use computer techniques to find necessary literature in databases.
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester