Techniques of Measurement in Physics, First Cycle

Duration:
3 years (6 semesters), 180 ECTS credits in total
(ECTS = European Credit Transfer and accumulation System)

Transferable skills:

Upon completion of a degree programme, students should have gained the following transferable skills:

• The ability to analyse causes of natural phenomena
  
• A familiarity with the methods used in science
  
• The ability to present results in a form accessible to either scientists or members of the public
  
• The capability to analyse data using computer resources

Subject specific skills:

Upon completion of a degree programme, the students should have:

• Gained an insight into the fundamental laws of physics and nature
  
•  Learnt how to see the links between different natural phenomena
  
• Gained basic experimental skills
  
• Learnt how to solve physical models analytically and computationally

Employment opportunities:
Research, education, healthcare, finance, media, construction, energy, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, information technology, telecommunications, pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry, electronic and optical industries …

Entry requirements

There is an active Erasmus+ student exchange programme. In this case the prerequisites for attending particular courses are discussed with the students on a case-by-case basis. 

Requirements for progression to the second and third years

• In order to progress to the second year, one must have fulfilled all the requirements of the following lecture courses: Physics I, Mathematics I, Physics Laboratory I and II, and have obtained at least 54 ECTS in the first year (including the credits obtained from the compulsory lecture courses listed above).
• In order to progress to the third year, one must have successfully completed the first year (60 ECTS) and fulfilled all the requirements of the following lecture courses: Physics II, Mathematics II, Physics Laboratory III and IV, and have obtained at least 54 ECTS in the second year (including the credits obtained from the compulsory lecture courses listed above).

Requirements for repeating a year

In order to repeat a year, the following requirements have to be fulfilled:

• At least half of the required credits of the current year must have been obtained, that is 30 ECTS, and
  
• All requirements of preceding years must have been met entirely.

Acknowledgement of prior qualifications

Certain prior qualifications can be acknowledged and accepted as successfully completed lecture courses. If the content and duration of the lecture course completed elsewhere is comparable to a course at the Department of Physics, it can be awarded the same number of ECTS credits. A written request, including proof of qualifications, must be made. Each case is considered by the study committee of the Department of Physics on an individual basis. Please note that it is advisable to consult the Student Support Office in such circumstances.

Assessment

Each lecture course is assessed individually. Typically, there will be a written and an oral examination. Written examinations are usually distributed throughout the semester, while oral examinations take place after other requirements (written examination, homeworks, seminars etc.) have been met. There are three formal examination periods per academic year. The assessment criteria and details are subject to the rules and guidelines of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, which are confirmed by the Senate of the Faculty of the Mathematics and Physics. In assessment, grades are awarded according to the Statutes of the University of Ljubljana.

Transfers from other degree programmes

Transfers from other degree programmes, as well as transfers between physics programmes, are possible. They are, however, subject to conditions and requirements determined by the study committee of the Department of Physics. Enquiries should be made to the Student Support Office.

Curriculum

Key:

P = Number of hours of lectures per semester,
V = Number of hours of problems classes per semester,
S = Number of hours of seminars per semester,
KU = number of contact classes,
ECTS = Number of ECTS credits,
UŠD = Estimated number of hours of personal study for entire lecture course,

O = obligatory general course,
I = optional technical course.

 

First Year

Course	Course type	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Physics I	O	60	45	15	120	10	300	60	45	15	120	10	300	20	600
Mathematics I	O	60	60	0	120	10	300	60	60	0	120	9	270	19	570
Science laboratory I	O	0	60	0	60	4	120	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	120
Science laboratory II	O	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	60	0	60	3	90	3	90
Computer lab	O	15	30	0	45	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Chemistry	O	0	0	0	0	0	0	45	30	0	75	5	150	5	150
Optional course 1	I	15	15	0	30	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Optional course 2	I	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	15	45	3	90	3	90
Total		150	210	15	375	30	900	165	225	30	420	30	900	60	1800

 

Optional Courses: 

		Winter						Summer						Total
Course	Course type	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Project laboratory I	I	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	45	0	45	3	90	3	90
Construction elements	I	15	15	0	30	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Linear algebra	I	45	45	0	90	6	180	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	180

  Course Linear algebra corresponds to two other optional courses. 

 

Second Year

 

		Winter						Summer						Total
Course	Course type	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Physics II	O	60	45	15	120	10	300	60	45	15	120	9	270	19	570
Mathematics II	O	45	30	0	75	8	240	45	30	0	75	8	240	16	480
Science laboratory III	O	0	60	0	60	4	120	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	120
Science laboratory IV	O	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	60	0	60	3	90	3	90
Electronics in physics	O	0	0	0	0	0	0	50	80	0	130	7	210	7	210
Optional technical course 1	I	30	30	0	60	5	150	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	150
Optional technical course 2	I	0	45	0	45	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Optional course 3	I	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	0	0	30	3	90	3	90
Total		135	210	15	360	30	900	185	215	15	415	30	900	60	1800

 

Optional Course:

		Winter						Summer						Total
Course	Course type	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Safety at work	I	0	0	0	0	0	0	15	0	0	0	3	90	3	90

 

Optional technical courses: 

		Winter						Summer						Total
Course	Course type	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Industrial materials	I	30	30	0	60	5	150	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	150
Project laboratory II	I	0	45	0	45	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90

 

 

Third Year 

		Winter						Summer						Total
Course	Course type	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Modern physics	O	50	30	10	90	11	330	30	20	10	60	3	90	14	420
Physical measurements	O	45	30	0	75	7	210	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	210
Science laboratory V	O	0	90	00	90	5	150	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	150
Mathematical physics seminary	O	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	60	0	60	5	150	5	150
Organisation and management	O	30	15	0	45	3	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90
Practical work (3 months)	O	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	15	450	15	450
BSc work	O	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	90	3	90
Optional technical course 1	I	30	30	0	60	4	120	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	120
Optional technical course 2	I	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	30	0	60	4	120	4	120
Total		155	195	10	360	30	900	60	110	10	180	30	900	60	1800

   

Optional Technical Courses:

		Winter						Summer						Total
Course	Course type	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	P	V	S	KU	ECTS	UŠD	ECTS	UŠD
Mathematical physics	I*	45	45	0	90	8	240	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	240
Medical physics	I	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	30	0	60	4	120	4	120
Optoelectronics	I	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	30	0	60	4	120	4	120
Science laboratotory VI	I	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	90	0	90	4	120	4	120

  Course Mathematical physics corresponds to two other optional courses.