Fundamentals of Physics: Optics and Structure of Matter Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FZ19.2025

Module name: Fundamentals of Physics: Optics and Structure of Matter
Module code: W4-FZ-S1-4-23-15
Programme code: W4-S1FZ19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 7
Purpose and description of the content of education:
As part of the module, students will participate in lectures with demonstrations and seminar classes. The aim of the lecture is to familiarize students with the issues related to electromagnetic waves, interaction of light with matter, geometric and wave optics, as well as quantization of electromagnetic radiation, particle-wave duality of matter, and the basics of quantum physics, especially the Schrödinger equation. The aim of the classes is to acquire problem solving skills, checking the understanding of the issues discussed during the lecture.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows and uses the principles of optics and structure of matter to formulate a physical problem and find its solution. [E1]
 W03 [1/5] U02 [1/5]
The student is able to explain the importance of experiments for the progress of science. [E2]
 W03 [1/5] K04 [1/5]
The student can obtain information from literature, databases and other sources to deepen his understanding of the laws of physics. [E3]
 U05 [1/5] K03 [1/5]
The student is prepared to study further fields of physics, such as quantum mechanics. [E4]
 U02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 60 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E2 E4
discussion classes [FZ2] 60 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work E1 E3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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