Physics Teaching, first cycle programme (S1-FZ-N)

Upon the completion of the study program, the graduate achieves the learning outcomes specified in Resolution No. 414 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw of May 8, 2019 on study programs at the University of Warsaw (Monitor UW of 2019, item 128 as amended d.). The graduate has achieved the learning outcomes defined for the study program, including the learning outcomes for the compulsory specialization. The graduate has the following qualifications in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences:
Regarding knowledge, the graduate
- knows the basic laws and concepts of classical and quantum physics and mathematics, understands their historical development and their importance for the progress of science, understanding of the world and human development
- has knowledge of the basic components of matter and the interactions that govern them, understands the manifestations of these interactions in physical phenomena on various scales from subatomic to astronomical, knows the characteristic time and energy scales associated with these phenomena
- has basic knowledge of higher mathematics and mathematical methods used in classical mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical physics and quantum mechanics
- knows the basic IT techniques and numerical methods necessary to solve physical and mathematical problems, knows selected operating systems and basic software used in physics and mathematics
- knows the basic experimental techniques necessary to plan and perform simple physical experiments in the field of classical and quantum physics and has theoretical knowledge necessary to describe and interpret their results
- knows the theoretical principles of operation of basic measurement systems and research equipment used in experiments, is aware of technological, apparatus and methodological limitations in scientific research, knows the elements of the theory of uncertainty of measurements as applied to physical experiments
- knows the structure, principle of operation and the use of simple electronic components; knows the basic circuits of analog and digital electronics; understands the importance of electronic circuits in modern experimental physics
- knows the basic principles of occupational health and safety, in particular to the extent that allows for safe participation in classes at the physical lab
- has basic knowledge of legal and ethical conditions related to scientific and didactic activities
- knows and understands the basic concepts and principles of industrial property and copyright protection and the need to manage intellectual property resources; can use patent information resources
- knows the elementary terminology used in pedagogy and understands its sources and applications within related scientific disciplines
- has an organized knowledge of education, its philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, biological, psychological and medical foundations
- has basic knowledge about human development in the life cycle, both in biological, psychological and social aspects
- has a basic knowledge of the types of social bonds and the regularities that govern them
- knows the basic theories of education, learning and teaching, understands various determinants of these processes
- has elementary knowledge of the methodology of performing typical tasks, standards, procedures used in various areas of pedagogical activity
Regarding skills, the graduate:
- is able to use the tools of higher mathematics and the mathematical methods of physics to describe and model basic physical phenomena and processes, can independently recreate theorems and equations describing basic phenomena and laws of nature, can prove these theorems and laws
- is able to plan, carry out and interpret physical experiments of medium complexity
- is able to make a critical analysis of the results of measurements, observations or theoretical calculations with a quantitative assessment of the accuracy of the results
- is able to use numerical methods, use numerical libraries, databases and basic software used in mathematics and physics
- sees the need to popularize exact sciences in society, is able to present and explain the basic facts about the laws of mathematics as well as phenomena and laws of physics in an accessible way and to communicate effectively with both specialists and non-specialists in these sciences
- is able to learn on their own and to find the necessary information in professional literature, databases and other sources, can critically evaluate information from unverified sources
- is able to carry out a project in the field of physics (independently and in a team), prepare a report presenting the results of this project in writing, orally, as a multimedia presentation or as a poster, both in Polish and English
- is able to communicate in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, allowing independent use of basic English-language literature and communication with specialists in the field of physics
- is able to use basic theoretical knowledge in the field of pedagogy and related disciplines in order to analyze and interpret educational, care, and cultural problems, as well as motives and patterns of human behavior
- is able to analyze his own actions and indicate possible areas requiring modification in the future action
Regarding social skills, the graduate:
- is ready for lifelong learning
- is ready to work in a team and perform various roles; accepting and assigning tasks, organizing activities and achieving goals related to the design and undertaking of professional activities
- is ready to properly define priorities in order to accomplish the task set by himself or others
- is ready to conduct earnest intellectual activity, undertake research with the awareness of ethical problems; experimental verification of the theory and application of the scientific method in the accumulation of knowledge
- is ready to systematically read basic scientific and popular science journals in a selected area of physical sciences in order to expand and deepen their knowledge; is ready to verify sources, including internet ones
- is ready to conduct research, experiments or observations, taking into account the social aspects of the practical application of the acquired knowledge and skills and the related responsibility
- is ready to behave in a professional manner, reflect on ethical issues and adhere to the principles of professional ethics
- is prepared to actively participate in groups, organizations and institutions implementing pedagogical activities and is able to communicate with people who are and are not specialists in a given field
- is able to prepare responsibly to their work, designs and performs pedagogical activities
- is ready to take care of physical fitness and health