The aim of the course is to acquire basic theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge and skills in the areas of physics: kinematics and dynamics of a mass point, mechanics of a rigid body, hydromechanics and mechanical oscillations and waves. 

Lecture syllabus

1. Meaning and division of physics, mass, substance, field, physical quantities.
2. Kinematics of a mass point, physical quantities in kinematics, vectors and scalars, reference system.
3. General motion. Uniform circular motion. Uniformly accelerated circular motion.
4. Throws of bodies, vertical throw, horizontal throw, oblique throw.
5. Dynamics of a mass point, physical quantities in dynamics.
6. Newton's laws of motion. Solution of the equation of motion. Motion in non-inertial systems,.
7. Mechanical work and power. Kinetic and potential energy. Conservation laws in mechanics.
8. Kinetic energy of a rigid body. Moment of inertia. Work and power when rotating a rigid body around a fixed axis.
9. Impulse of force, moment of force. First and second momentum theorem.
10. Hydromechanics. Pascal's law. Hydrostatic pressure. Archimedes' law. Surface tension.
11. Continuity equation. Bernoulli's equation, motion of real fluid.
12. Oscillations. Free harmonic oscillations. Physical pendulum. Energy of harmonic oscillations.
13. Damped oscillations. Forced oscillations. Fundamentals of photovoltaics.

Syllabus of the laboratories

• Instructions – familiarization with the used measurement methods, calculation methods and processing of laboratory tasks, distribution of tasks for the entire semester (cyclical rotation of tasks for pairs of students).
• Measurement of the first laboratory task according to the schedule.
• Measurements according to the schedule, submission of the protocol from the previous measurement and calculated examples.
• Consultation – corrections, assessment of deficiencies and completion of all previous measurements, correction of all unaccepted protocols, submission of calculated examples.
• Measurements according to the schedule and submission of the protocol from the previous measurement and calculated examples.
• Written test and submission of the protocol from the previous measurement, credit.

Learning outcomes

• Professional knowledge

The graduate understands basic physical concepts and principles, including mechanics, kinematics and dynamics of a mass point, mechanics of a rigid body, hydromechanics, mechanical oscillations and waves, with an emphasis on applications in the construction industry. 

• Professional skills

The student will learn to apply physical laws to solve specific problems and interpret the results of experiments. He/she will be able to work with laboratory equipment, make precise measurements and analyze data, including the interpretation of results.

• General competence

The graduate will be able to independently solve interdisciplinary tasks, effectively communicate technical information and cooperate in a team. He/she will have the ability to connect physical theories with their practical application in various fields. He/she has the ability for lifelong learning and adaptation to new technological and scientific knowledge.