Study programme title in Est.
Rakendusfüüsika
Study programme title in Engl.
Applied Physics
TalTech study programme code
YAFB02
MER study programme code
1980
Study programme version code
YAFB02/25
Faculty / college
L - School of Science
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Raavo Josepson
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor study
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
6 semesters
Study programme group
Physical Sciences
Broad area of study
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
Study field
Physical science
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
191
Access conditions
Secondary education or corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
- To give a systematic overview of the fundamentals of natural and exact sciences,
and to provide a solid basic education in applied physics and applied mathematics, adequate for specializing in different fields of natural and engineering sciences, as well as for continuation of studies at master level.
- To prepare specialists with bachelor degree, who are able to work in different research and development institutions, companies, or civil services in positions related to natural sciences and engineering.
- To provide an overview of different fields of scientific research and development in physical sciences, and to give a work experience in laboratories. Show more... Learning outcomes of the study programme
The student who has passed the program:
- has a systematic knowledge of physical sciences;
- is able to formulate problems in his/her specialty, and able to find, analyze and use the information for solving those problems;
- within his/her specialty: knows the terminology, can explain problems and take part in professional discussions, both in Estonian and English, both orally and in writing;
- owns communication skills for teamwork, knows the fundamental concepts of project management and entrepreneurship;
- is able to use measuring instruments and methods of measurement;
- is able to analyze big data and knows the operational principles of the data infrastructure;
- has experience in modeling natural, technological and social processes. Show more... Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more... Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Science
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY 4: applied physics
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MODULE: Information Technology 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
To give the basic knowledge of programming which are necessary for further specialized and core studies.
Learning outcomes
Student has a basic knowledge about programming and can create codes according to given algorithms.
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YFX0500
6.0
4.0
1.5
2.5
0.0
E
S
YFX0505
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
E
K
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MODULE: General studies 9.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
To give a basic knowledge in social sciences and arts, develop oral and written communication skills,
and to teach the usage of IT- tools for written works. Show more... Learning outcomes
Student knows fundamental concepts of business, philosophy and/or law,
can express him/herself in Estonian and English in oral communication and in written text, using the IT tools. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YFX0540
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
A
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HHF3080
3.0
2.0
0.2
0.0
1.8
A
SK
HOX6061
3.0
2.0
1.5
0.0
0.5
A
SK
TMJ0130
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
H
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Data Science 42.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
To teach basic concepts and and methods of data science and statistics which are required for further specialized and core studies.
To develop skills of using mathematical and physical methods in data science and for the analysis of big data. Show more... Learning outcomes
Student has a basic knowledge about data science and statistics.
Knows the fundamentals of data mining and big data analysis; is able to use the acquired skills for solving practical problems. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
IDN1605
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
YMR0310
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
A
S
YMX0030
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
YMX0050
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
YMX0090
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
NSO7072
6.0
3.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
E
SK
NSO8025
6.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
A
S
YFX0310
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
YFX0530
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Physics 33.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
To give a basic knowledge in physics, a prerequisite for further specialized and core studies. Develop abilities for independent studies and thinking,
as well as a capability of connecting theoretical knowledge with practical tasks. Show more... Learning outcomes
Student knows fundamental concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics,
electromagnetism and optics; can use this knowledge for solving problems and analyze experimental data within the courses of the module; is able to apply his/her knowledge for analyzing technological and natural phenomena around us; understands the role of physics in the re-shaping and protection of natural environment. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YFX0231
6.0
4.0
1.3
1.5
1.2
E
SK
YFX0232
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
A
SK
YFX0511
6.0
4.0
1.7
0.6
1.7
E
S
YFX0520
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
YFX0552
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
YFX0553
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
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MODULE: Mathematics 18.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
To give a basic knowledge of mathematical analysis and algebra,
which is a prerequisite for further specialized and core studies. Develop abilities for logical and analytical thinking and using mathematical methods in physics. Show more... Learning outcomes
Student can make calculations with matrices and complex numbers; knows the basics of linear algebra and is able to apply it in practice,
solving linear sets of equations, is able to find eigenvalues and eigenvectors of linear transformations; knows the basics of integral calculus dealing with single- and multivariable functions, is able to calculate derivatives and integrals of functions and analyze the behavior of functions; can expand functions into power series and apply Fourier transforms. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YMX0010
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
YMX0081
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
YMX0082
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
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MODULE: Applied Physics 54.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim is to give physical and mathematical knowledge necessary for working in the field of specialization.
Learning outcomes
Student has skills and knowledge in physics and mathematics.
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YFX0210
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
SK
YFX0291
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
YFX0292
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
YFX0320
6.0
4.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
E
SK
YFX0591
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
YFX0592
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.4
1.6
E
SK
YMX0280
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
YMX0321
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EMD5120
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
NSO0181
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
YFX0233
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
A
S
YFX0250
6.0
4.0
3.5
0.5
0.0
E
S
YFX0601
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
YFX0610
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
A
S
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Free Choice Courses 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
The aim of the free-choice module is to let the student choose study topics according to his/her personal interests and/or specialization.
Learning outcomes
Student has deeper knowledge in the field of his/her specialty or personal interest.
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MODULE: Graduation Thesis 6.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The graduation thesis is independent research, where the topic or methods are related to the fields covered in the core or special studies of the Applied Physics programme.
The graduation thesis must express the level of knowledge in subjects of curricula, ability of individual work, ability to work with scientific literature and other sources of information, ability to express own thoughts adequately, and also to see connections with practice. Show more... Learning outcomes
He/she is able logically present his/her knowledge, is able to work independently,
is able to pose problems and find them solutions, is able to work with scientific literature and monographs, find ones way in modern info society, knows the role of his/her specialty in the society, is able to solve independently elementary problems connected with his/her specialty. Show more...
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