Department of Physics

About Department

The department, operating within the Faculty of Engineering as an educational-scientific structural unit of Baku Engineering University (BEU), carries out teaching, methodological and scientific-research activities, as well as the training of scientific-pedagogical and research personnel based on the minimum requirements set by the state standard of higher professional education for the content and level of preparation in the specialty. Along with undergraduate education in Physics conducted in English, it teaches various fields of general physics and applied physics in engineering departments according to their specialties. Unlike other higher education institutions, education at the Department of Physics of Baku Engineering University (BEU) is conducted mainly in English. This enables graduates to continue their studies at the master’s level in foreign universities.

Mission of the Department

The main purpose of the department’s activity is to train highly qualified personnel with broad worldview and pedagogical knowledge, critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to apply them effectively and creatively in practice, combining national and universal values. Students who successfully complete the Physics program earn a bachelor’s degree and, thanks to the high-quality education they receive, have the opportunity either to start their professional careers directly or continue their education at the master’s level based on the relevant admission rules.

Areas of Activity of the Department

The Department of Physics began its activity within the Faculty of Pedagogy of Baku Engineering University (BEU) on February 15 of the 2016–2017 academic year. Later, by the decision of the University Academic Council, it was incorporated into the Faculty of Engineering. The academic staff of the department delivers high-level lectures in general and advanced physics at the bachelor’s degree level and conducts laboratory and practical sessions.

Material and Technical Base (Laboratories) of the Department

The University Physics Laboratory is designed for performing practical laboratory work in five areas of general physics:

• Mechanics
• Molecular Physics
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Optics
• Atomic and Nuclear Physics

The laboratory equipment was purchased from PASCO (www.pasco.com). The modern equipment available in the laboratory makes it possible to conduct major experiments in the above-mentioned fields of physics. During each experiment, students use a computer, a wide range of sensors, and special software to observe measured quantities directly in the form of tables and graphs. Measurement and calculation errors for each experiment are provided through the software. Using the available equipment, students prepare new laboratory works based on assigned coursework and projects.