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History of Physics

Course code

MLF6009.LT

old course code

MLF6009

Course title in Estonian

Füüsika ajalugu

Course title in English

History of Physics

ECTS credits

3.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2022/2023 Autumn semester

lecturer not assigned

lecturer of 2022/2023 Spring semester

lecturer not assigned

Course aims

Support understanding physics as complete system.
To develop a systematic physical world-picture within the framework of the history of physics.

Brief description of the course

The development of human knowledge of physics in different historical epochs. Crucial experiments, which serve as the basis of modern physics. The role of individuals in physical science.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- has knowledge and understanding of the basic physical laws;
- has ability to use the knowledge of physics history to orient in physics nowadays physic problems;
- has ability to independently search for physic materials and astronomy materials for term paper.

Teacher

lektor, PhD füüsikas, Jaanis Priimets

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