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Applied Physics

Language of instruction

english, lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Bachelor of Physical Sciences

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 73, LT-44249

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 8/31/2020

Data provided or updated (date)

7/20/2016

Order on accreditation

SV6-15
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To supply university education and train bachelors having deep knowledge in physics and special disciplines, understandings and abilities to apply obtained knowledge for solving scientific problems and producing new technologies.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and Its Application:
A1 Have the knowledge and understanding of the phenomena, basic concepts, fundamental laws and their experimental and theoretical base from major areas of physics (Classical, Relativistic and Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics, Optics) and the ability to apply them to the solution of theoretical and practical problems;
A2 Have the knowledge on fundamental laws, the ability to apply them in specific areas of physics (Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics, Solid State Physics, Surface Phenomena Physics, Materials Science);
A3 Have the knowledge on mathematical methods used for the simulation and analyze of physical processes and have the ability to apply them in study and professional activities; Have the knowledge on qualitative and quantitative physical analysis methods and used it.
A4 Have the knowledge on numerical methods, the problems of approximation; have the ability to apply information technologies solving physical tasks; Have the knowledge on physical terminology and measurement units;
A5 Have the ability to determine new problems, to analyse them theoretically and to plan strategy of solutions;
A6 Have the knowledge of high technologies basic and demonstrate the understanding of their development tendencies;
A7 Have the knowledge and understanding of modern physics achievements and problems.
Research Skills:
B1 Have the ability to observe physical processes, to formulate the purpose and tasks of research, to use apparatus to acquire experimental data, and to work using analytical equipment;
B2 Have the ability to use appropriate methods of applied and fundamental investigations, and to evaluate their accuracy;
B3 Have the ability to use of information technologies and resourse, have the ability to evaluate results of measurements mathematically, to analyse, to summarize them;
B4 Have the ability to apply physical theoretical knowledge in research and to analyse the results, have the ability to relate experimental results with theoretical methos;
B5 Have the ability to reasonably summarize and explain the results of research, formulate conclusions and make recommendations;
B6 Have the ability to perform scientific literature search , analyze scientific information and literature.
Subject–Specific Skills:
C1 Have the ability to handle safely in the interactive physics and scientific laboratories in accordance with safety requirements;
C2 Have the ability to choose and apply relevant physical methods for the solution of practical problems using physical measurement equipment and devices;
C3 Have the ability to solve quantitative and qualitative tasks, to interpret observations and results of physical experiments, to think logically and analytically;
C4 Have the ability to apply analytic and numerical calculus with evaluation of errors, order-of-magnitude estimation, and to correct presentation of units and data, Have the ability to process research data using information technology;
C5 Have the ability to formulate the relevant specialty practice problem, to plan, to design activity progress and to control the performance of the work, and the material resources.
Social Skills:
D1 Have the ability to present and transmit knowledge and results of experiment or test to the specialist and non -specialist audiences in correct Lithuanian language (both oral and written) and the selected foreign language (both oral and written);
D2 Have the ability to work alone and in an interdisciplinary team, to generate new ideas, to communicate, to participate in discussions, to cooperate with a view to common goals, and to insight into the arguments;
D3 Have the ability to estimate information critically, their own activity results, to make decisions and to assess the social consequences, to improve practical skills;
D4 Have the ability to organize and ensure safe work environment, to assess the influence of their activity results on economic and cultural development and social environment;
D5 Have the ability to take responsibility for the quality and evaluation of their activity according to professional ethics and public spirit.
Personal Skills:
E1 Have the ability to study individually, to make progress in the selected fields of physics and to plan and to organize the study process;
E2 Have the ability to feel the moral responsibility for the results of their work and their impact on the staff, the public and the environment; Have the ability to present the ideas and proposed solutions in written and oral presentation forms;
E3 Have the ability to profit from the acquired knowledge and abilities under the necessity to change the character or direction of the work activity, to operate and adapt in new situations expanding their professional competences;
E4 Have the ability to plan their career, time and resources, to solve a variety of applications and tasks to assess the technological, economic, social and legal context ;
E5 Have the ability to keep the professional competence in trainning all the life.

Activities of teaching and learning:
Lectures;
Laboratory Works;
Seminar (Work in little group);
Practical Exercises (tasks);
Individual tutorial;
Practices;
Individual project and (or) team project;
Interactive learning methods;
Field Trips;
Case Analysis (Case Study);
Coursework;
Library / Information Retrieval Tasks;
Oral Presentation and Reports;
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
To achieve the study results should be evaluated by a ten-point criteria-referenced assessment system. It can be applied to a variety of student achievements assessment methods:
Written Examination;
Written and Oral Examination;
Test;
Laboratory Notes and Report and Laboratory Examination;
Modeling works;
Assignments;
Individual or group Project Report;
Oral and Poster Session;
Work Placement Report and examination;
Colloquium;
Control Work;
Essay, Literature Analysis;
Final paper, Examination.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
General university subjects (BUS), 15 credit:
Electives of Individual Health Education, Electives of Philosophy, Foreign Language Electives (level C1).

Study field subjects (modules, 141 credit):
Mathematics 1, Information Technologies 1, Physics of Materials, Chemistry, Scientific Concept of Nature, Mathematics 2, Fundamentals of Object Programming, Physics 1, Applied Mathematics, Classical Mechanics, Physics 2, Theoretical Fundamentals of Electric Engineering, Theory of Probability and Statistics, Computer Graphics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Vacuum Physics and Technics, Solid State Physics, Physics of Surface Phenomena, Astrophysics, Materials Analysis Methods, Physical Fundamentals of Micro- and Nanotechnology, Semester Project.

Major Study Field (Physics, 54 credit):
Human Safety, Fundamentals of Electronics, Engineering Mechanics, Methodology and Computerisation of Physical Experiment, Mathematical Physics and Numerical Methods, Phenomena of Modern Optics and Nanophotonics, Electives of Personality Development, Electives of Socio-economic Environment Knowledge, Electives of Entrepreneurship Education, Electives (Physical Acoustics / Physics of Magnetic Phenomena / Plasma Physics), Optional Subjects.

or Minor Study modules 54 credit

Practice of Applied Physics 15 credit;

Final Degree Project (Bachelor's thesis) 15 credit;

Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
In the studies programme optional subjects can be chosen of any studies direction and general academic education (6 credits), also minor studies: Mathematics, Informatics, Pedagogics, Economics, Marketing.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
A graduate has comprehensive knowledge and cognitive skills in classical and quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical physics, electrodynamics, optics, nuclear and particle physics, astrophysics, mathematical physics, electronics, computerization of research work and technologies, physics of solid state, surfaces and materials, vacuum physics and technique, micro and nanotechnologies, metrology and methods of material analysis. The graduate has practical abilities and skills to develop physical technologies, apply methods and techniques of physical measurements, is able to carry out research in physics, perform individual tasks related to application and design of physical technologies independently, as well as use modern information technologies and apply them in physical technologies.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can seek employment in industrial enterprises, science and consultation centres, court inspection laboratories, radiation protection and national security services, medical institutions and environmental investigation and protection agencies as a researcher, expert-evaluator, consultant, designer and other.
Access to further study:
Postgraduate (Master) studies of physical or technological sciences.