Bachelor's in Physical Sciences & Technology | Study in Russia on Scholarship
Russian Scholarship Project
"Global Universities" Association

Physical Sciences and Technology

Program

The Program defines the competencies a winner of the Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project must possess and assists participants in preparing for the Open Doors stages.

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Open Doors winner's skill set

The winner should know:

  • basic terms, concepts, and laws of physics;
  • their theoretical and practical implications;
  • their application in explaining natural phenomena.

The winner should be able to:

  • analyzing physical systems and conditions;
  • formulating typical problems in general physics using mathematical language;
  • applying appropriate mathematical methods to solve these problems;
  • presenting solutions in a logical and well-reasoned manner.
List of degree programs

List of bachelor's degree programs

  • 03.03.01 Applied mathematics and physics
  • 03.03.02 Physics
  • 11.03.04 Electronics and nanoelectronics
  • 12.03.01 Instrumentation engineering
  • 12.03.03 Photonics and optical informatics
  • 13.03.02 Electric power and electric engineering
  • 16.03.01 Technical physics
Content
Field of science 1. Mechanics

Mathematics

  1. Numbers and calculations.
  2. Equations and inequalities.
  3. Functions and graphs.
  4. Coordinates and vectors.

Physics

  1. Kinematics.
  2. Dynamics.
  3. Statics.
  4. Conservation laws in mechanics.
  5. Mechanical oscillations and waves.
Field of science 2. Thermodynamics

Physics

  1. Ideal gas model in thermodynamics.
  2. Isoprocesses in a rarefied gas.
  3. Heat capacity. Heat balance equation.
  4. First law of thermodynamics.
  5. Efficiency of cyclic processes.
Field of science 3. Engineering, electrical & electronic

Mathematics

  1. Basics of Mathematical Analysis.

Physics

  1. Electrostatics.
  2. Laws of direct current.
  3. Parallel and series connections of conductors.
  4. Electric current in various environments.
  5. Magnetic field.
  6. Lorentz force, Ampere force.
  7. Electromagnetic induction.
  8. Electromagnetic oscillations and waves.
Field of science 4. Optics

Mathematics

  1. Functions and graphs.

Physics

  1. Laws of geometric optics.
  2. Converging and diverging lenses.
  3. Interference of light, diffraction of light, light dispersion.
Field of science 5. Atomic, molecular & chemical physics

Physics

  1. Molecular physics.
  2. Atomic physics.
  3. Physics of the atomic nucleus.
Preparation materials. Recommended reading
Field of science 1. Mechanics

  1. Urone P.P., Hinrichs R. Physics. Openstax. Rice University. 2020. 836 p.

  2. Giancoli D.C. Physics. Principles with Aplications. Pearson Education Inc. 2015. 983 p.

  3. Landsberg G.S. Elementary Texybook on Physics. Volume 1. Mir Publishers. 1988. 557 p.

Field of science 2. Thermodynamics

  1. Urone P.P., Hinrichs R. Physics. Openstax. Rice University. 2020. 836 p.

  2. Giancoli D.C. Physics. Principles with Aplications. Pearson Education Inc. 2015. 983 p.

  3. Nirenberg I., Kim J. Physics – Intermediate. CK-12 FlexBook. 2014. 578 p.

Field of science 3. Engineering, electrical & electronic

  1. Urone P.P., Hinrichs R. Physics. Openstax. Rice University. 2020. 836 p.

  2. Giancoli D.C. Physics. Principles with Aplications. Pearson Education Inc. 2015. 983 p.

  3. Landsberg G.S. Elementary Texybook on Physics. Volume 2. Mir Publishers. 1988. 447 p.

Field of science 4. Optics

  1. Urone P.P., Hinrichs R. Physics. Openstax. Rice University. 2020. 836 p.

  2. Giancoli D.C. Physics. Principles with Aplications. Pearson Education Inc. 2015. 983 p.

  3. Landsberg G.S. Elementary Texybook on Physics. Volume 3. Mir Publishers. 1989. 567 p.

Field of science 5. Atomic, molecular & chemical physics

  1. Landsberg G.S. Elementary Texybook on Physics. Volume 3. Mir Publishers. 1989. 567 p.

  2. Urone P.P., Hinrichs R. Physics. Openstax. Rice University. 2020. 836 p.

  3. Giancoli D.C. Physics. Principles with Aplications. Pearson Education Inc. 2015. 983 p.

Preparation materials. Recommended online courses
Field of science 1. Mechanics

  1. Physics

    This course serves as an introduction to physics for students in science and engineering fields.

  2. Mechanical principles

    This course provides instruction on applying the principles of mechanics to practical engineering problems.

  3. Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    This course is designed for high school students, applicants, and anyone interested in the fundamentals of physics.

Field of science 2. Thermodynamics

  1. Physics

    This course in physics is designed for students pursuing science and engineering, providing a foundation in key physical principles relevant to their fields.

  2. Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    This course offers an introduction to thermodynamics, focusing on the fundamental principles of energy transfer and conservation in physical and engineering systems.

  3. General Physics: Thermodynamics and Molecular Physics (Dr. Andrey Vyshnevyi, fall 2021, lectures and seminars)

    This course, designed for high school students, introduces the fundamentals of thermodynamics and molecular physics.

Field of science 3. Engineering, electrical & electronic

  1. Physics

    This course serves as an introduction to physics for students in science and engineering fields.

  2. General Physics: Introduction to Physics (Prof. Alexey Ilyin, fall 2021)

    This course offers high school students a foundational introduction to the core concepts and principles of general physics.

  3. Electricity and Magnetism

    This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism, familiarizing students with the essential concepts and laws of electromagnetism.

Field of science 4. Optics

  1. General Physics: Introduction to Physics (Prof. Alexey Ilyin, fall 2021)

    This course offers high school students a foundational introduction to the core concepts and principles of general physics.

  2. Optics 101 - Translating Theory into Practice

    This course offers insight into key concepts in optics, including the index of refraction, dispersion, reflection, interference, and polarization.

  3. Optics and Modern Physics

    This course covers optics and modern physics, exploring light and its interactions with various media, the atomic structure and phenomena, and contemporary applications of nuclear physics.

Field of science 5. Atomic, molecular & chemical physics

  1. Modern Physics

    This course covers current topics in atomic and molecular physics.

  2. Atomic and Optical Physics

    This course provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics, including the quantum-mechanical behavior of atoms and photons.

  3. Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    This course introduces quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and quantum information. It examines the differences between quantum and classical systems, the structure and stability of atoms, atomic states, and the fundamental principles of quantum information.

Second-Round Sample Tasks

This sample test includes 46 tasks: 25 basic-level test tasks with one correct answer, 15 intermediate-level tasks with several correct answers or a model answer, 3 advanced-level tasks requiring a detailed answer, and 3 oral-response tasks. For tasks requiring a detailed answer and for oral-response tasks, assessment criteria and model answers are provided.

Second-Round Sample Tasks download PDF

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