Academic courses
July 30, 2024 2025-07-18 10:35Academic courses
Academic courses Mechanical Wood Technology
Biostatistics (in Bulgarian and English)
This course is part of the Master’s Degree Program in Veterinary Medicine
The subject “Biostatistics” is a mandatory course for the major “Veterinary Medicine”, master’s degree, first year, 15 hours of lectures and 15 hours of seminars; 2 credits.
The main objective of the course is to provide future veterinarians with the main probabilistic and statistical knowledge, needed for every possible statistical analysis in the veterinarians daily work or scientific studies.
At the end of the course, the students
- have knowledge how to explore statistical data using computer or per hand;
- know the basic descriptive statistics, their meaning and the methods for their presentation;
- have the required minimum knowledge on Probability Theory and its application in Biostatistics;
- know the basic deductive statistics.
During the course 1 test and 2 course works are planned. The examination is held during the session and the final grade is formed on the basis of this exam and the assessments of the test and course works, conducted through the term.
Descriptive Geometry
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Interior and Furniture Design
The subject “Descriptive Geometry” is a compulsory course for the major “Engineering Design”, bachelor’s degree, first year, 30 hours of lectures and 30 hours of seminars; 4.5 credits.
The Descriptive Geometry provides the future engineers the intellectual ability for accepting of the space and for graphical representation of their space ideas, studying the main projection methods-Monge projection, axonometry and Perspective. The main objective is to develop students’ abilities and skills for depicting the main geometrical objects and the more complicated ones by use of a particular projection method, drawing plane sections or mutual intersections also.
At the end of the course, the students
- have knowledge and skills for drawing using a computer or per hand;
- know the basic projection methods for drawing of space objects and the arising mappings;
- can draw objects in axonometry and perspective by given Monge projection;
- can investigate the mutual position of solids and find the intersection lines.
During the course 2 tests and 3 course works are planned. The examination is held during the session and the final grade is formed on the basis of this exam and the assessments of the tests and course works, conducted through the term.
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Electromagnetic Radiation in the Environment
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Ecology and Environmental Protection
This course aims to highlight one of the most serious problems that emerged with new technologies, namely the rapid growth of electromagnetic fields around us of an anthropogenic nature. From a physical point of view, it is a task to acquaint students with the sources of electromagnetic fields, their frequency range and their influence on our health. This is a new problem for human civilization and the task is to familiarize students with the latest aspects of this problem.
The course introduces students to the main sources (natural and anthropogenic) of electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic radiation. Their main characteristics, their measurement, the impact on our health, as well as the ways to protect us are also discussed. All kinds of electromagnetic waves – radio waves, microwave radiation, infrared, visible and ultraviolet light, X-rays, and all three types of radioactivity – alpha, beta and gamma are included. The existing regulatory framework in the Republic of Bulgaria as well as the World Health Organization is considered.
Lecturers:
- Assoc. Prof. PhD Nikolay Ivanov Minkovski
Mathematics – part I and part II (LA)
This course is part of the Master’s Degree Program in Landscape Architecture
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Mathematics – part I and part II (WT, IFD)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Wood Technology and Interior and Furniture Design
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Mathematics (EEP)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Ecology and Environmental Protection
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Mathematics and Statistical Methods (Forestry)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Forestry
Goal and objectives of the course: The aim of the course is to give enough mathematical knowledge of students in ”Forestry’’, to be used in subsequent courses in physics, mechanics, geodesy, forest taxation and others. At the end of the course it is expected the students be able to apply the ideas of the mathematical statistics to real data.
Course content: The basic themes from linear algebra, analytic geometry, calculus, probability theory and mathematical statistics are included in this course.
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Mechanics (IFD)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Interiror and Furniture Design
Goal and objectives of the course:
The main goal of the course is acquiring knowledge in the Mechanics as a fundamental engineering discipline which is chronologically the first one and indispensable in technical science training. It gives knowledge on the mechanical interactions between material objects, their movement and equilibrium, as well as on the necessary strength and stiffness of the structural components (of machines, furniture etc.). This knowledge is the basis of all following fundamental and specializing technical disciplines. The students have to learn how to design and use the structural components in operational conditions so that they should bear the loading without fracturing or inadmissible deformation. This requirement is observed always and irrevocably in the engineering and provided by a Mechanics course. The discipline is fundamental, classic and generally acknowledged as necessary for the engineering education. The course has a practical orientation and is bound with the specificity of the specialty Engineering Design (Interior and design of furniture).
Course contents:
In the lectures, the general part of the theory of the mechanics of the rigid body (section Static) and deformable body (section Strength of materials) are studied. Most of the lecture examples are original, including questions from the general technical culture needed by engineers. A great number of the example problems are directly related with the specialty Engineering Design (Interior and design of furniture). During the class sessions and training, individual class problems are assigned, solved and defended by the students as a process of a practical application of the theoretical knowledge.
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Physics
Course Description
The lecture material is aligned with both the degree program of the education of students from the relevant degree program, and with the current workload of the course. It includes several sections of the general course in physics: molecular physics and thermodynamics, types of interactions and fields, solid state physics, physics of wave motion, interaction of electromagnetic waves and matter. The emphasis is on the physics of wave processes, sound and light. The presentation of the material is done without long and complex mathematical conclusions, considering to the physical nature of the phenomena analyzed, with a focus on their practical application.
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Physics (Forestry)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Forestry
Goal and objectives of the course:
Physics is the basic discipline of engineering education. The goal of each course of Physics for universities is based on knowledge from secondary education to explore natural phenomena and related laws of higher level, to acquire of knowledge about micro and macro essence of the surrounding physical world, which in turn is subject and environment of each engineering process. This knowledge is an important part of the foundation of other general and specialized courses, which are taught in the next academic year.
The main task of laboratory practice in physics is to form skills for independent experimental work, mastering the basic measurement methods, ways of presenting the results and the accuracy of the measurement.
Course content:
Taking into account the need for specific knowledge in physics for specialty “Forestry” and the requirements for comprehensive, complete course of lectures we structured the topics not absolutely traditional. Barely have covered sections of the traditional “General Course of Physics”, which are studied in more detail in other disciplines, and some not at all covered. Their study requires advanced mathematical apparatus, a larger workload, and this knowledge are not directly related to other studied subjects.
This course of Physics includes issues of sections: classical mechanics, vibrations and waves, thermodynamics and molecular physics, characteristics of electric and magnetic field, optics and radioactivity.
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Physics (IDF)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Interior and furniture design
The main purpose of the course is: more advanced and thorough study (compared to the high school physics course) of current physical laws, phenomena and processes, on which the modern physics and engineering have been built.
The main objective of the laboratory practicum is the acquisition of skills for independent experimental work, mastery of basic methods for measuring, the ways for presenting the results and determining the accuracy of the measurement.
Lecturers:
- Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Ivanov Minkovski, PhD
- Chief Assistant Plamena Atanasova Marinova-Dragozova, PhD
Physics (WT)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Wood Technology
Goal and objectives of the course:
This course will introduce the students to fundamental concepts in Physics: more advanced and thorough study (compared to the high school physics course) of current physical laws, phenomena and processes, on which the modern physics and engineering have been built. Understanding Physics is crucial to the study of all sciences.
The main objective of the course is the acquisition of knowledge about the micro and macro nature of the surrounding physical world, which in turn is an object and environment of any engineering activities. This knowledge is an important part of the foundation of a number of other branches of science.
The main objective of the laboratory practicum is the acquisition of skills for independent experimental work, mastery of basic methods for measuring, the ways for presenting the results and calculating the accuracy of the measurement.
Course content:
The subject matter is considered both with the specificity of the education of students from the relevant specialty, and with the current workload of the course. It includes several sections of the general course in physics: mechanics, molecular physics and thermodynamics, types of interactions and fields, solid state physics, physics of oscillations and waves, interaction of sound and electromagnetic waves with matter, physics of electric and magnetic fields, optics, elements of atomic and nuclear physics. The exposition of the material is done without long and complex mathematical conclusions, paying attention to the physical nature of the phenomena, with a view to their practical application.
Lecturers:
- Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Ivanov Minkovski, PhD
- Chief Assistant Plamena Atanasova Marinova-Dragozova, PhD
Physics and Biophysics (Agr.; PP)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Agronomy and Plant Protection
Purpose and objectives of the course. To make the students acquainted with the basic sectors of physics and their application for the description of physical processes, taking place in biological systems. To make them acquainted with the basic directions in biophysics such as biothermodynamics, molecular biophysics, photobiophysics, biological membranes physics.
The students shall get skills for individual experimental work in the hours for laboratory exercises. They shell acquire the basic methods of measurements, the ways to present the results and determination of the uncertainty of the measurements
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Physics with biophysics (EEP)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Ecology and Environmental Protection
Purpose and course objectives:
The aim of the course “Physics with Biophysics” for the specialty Ecology and Environmental Protection is to offer students a solid fundamental training, including the basics of modern physics, studying the physical processes and phenomena in the surrounding nature. This course is crucial for understanding of physical environmental factors, methods of limiting their injurious effects, new energy sources and physical methods of polluting. The basic physical ideas, principles and laws are presented in full, logically consistent way, accompanied by many examples. The mathematical apparatus used is consistent with the mathematical preparation of the students in the specialty Ecology and Environmental Protection.
The laboratory exercises follow the course and illustrate the material in the lectures, related to specific measurements using various instruments and mechanisms, included in experimental staging. Particular attention is paid to the theoretical basis of the experiment and the measurement method. Students will obtain skills to process, evaluate and analyze experimental results.
Course contents:
The discipline covers six sections:
- Mechanics – types of movements and waves;
- Types of interactions and fields;
- Thermodynamics and molecular physics of biological systems;
- Cell membrane and transport phenomena;
- Electrical and magnetic properties of matter;
- Wave and corpuscular radiation and interaction with matter.
Along with the physics knowledge, some basic biophysical issues are examined: main sources of energy in living organisms, applicability of the principles of thermodynamics, cell biophysics, cell membrane transfer phenomena and tissue and cell conduction.
Lecturers:
- Prof. Iliana Naumova Apostolova, PhD
Physics with biophysics (in English and in Bulgarian VM)
This course is part of the Master’s Degree Programs in Veterinary Medicine
This course covers special topics of physics in order to understand the physiological processes in the whole organism and its connections with environment. The aim is to give an overview of more relevant physical and biophysical processes, regulatory principles and ways of transforming energy in living body, and also to introduce students into modern possibilities of biomedical engineering and technology for medical diagnostics.
In the first part of the course briefly are discussed elements of the physics of sound, physics of solids, liquids and gases. There are presented electromagnetic interactions, physics of light, optical devices for medical applications. The second part covers topics of biophysics like bio thermodynamics, molecular biophysics, structure and functions of biological membranes, photo biophysics, and physics of biopotentials. The course includes advanced physical and biophysical research methods applied to study biological systems.
The course does not include topics on atomic and nuclear physics and ionizing radiation because they are part of a program of course “Radiology”.
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Probability and Statistics
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Wood Technology
Goal and objectives of the course: The aims of this course are to acquaint the students with the basic problems of Probability Theory and Statistics, to learn them to compute probability models characteristics, to analyze statistical data and to do statistical inferences. This course is a theoretical base of next courses and future practiced.
Course contents: This basic course of Probability and Statistics includes combinatorial models, definitions of probability, addition and multiplication rules, Bayes’ theorem, probability distributions, Central limit theorem, description statistics, measures of central tendency and variability, interval estimations, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression analysis and some nonparametric tests. The theoretical knowledge is illustrated by practical problems. Statistical software can be used.
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Protection against noise and vibration (EEP)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Ecology and Environmental Protection
Goal and objectives of the course:
The goal of the course is to communicate basic theoretical principles of the mechanics of the occurrence and propagation of acoustic waves, to familiarize with legislative documents and with the effective ways of combating noise pollution and vibrations.
The main objective of the course is to acquire experience and skills for future professional ecological work in the field of accurate measurement of noise level, evaluation and application of effective ecological methods of noise protection in urban territories and in approximation with roads.
The main objective of the laboratory practice is to acquire skills to determine the main features of noise pollution, to prepare a strategic noise map, as an element of the overall ecological evaluation of a region and to prepare a PowerPoint presentation on a contemporary topic, related to the course material.
Course content:
The course familiarizes students with the different aspects of the dangers and prevention above the limit excess noise background and vibrations, which hide real dangers to one’s health. The course elaborates on the physical nature of noise and vibrations, main sources and their impact on the human. There is an introduction to primary acoustic magnitudes and concepts and an explanation of regularities of sound propagation in open and confined space. Special attention is paid to the noise of transport vehicles, which are the main source in urban areas. The current legislation in Bulgaria, alongside the content and the goals of the strategic noise map are also discussed. Moreover, the course is also focusing on main methods of measuring noise and vibrations and the methods of protection against noise and vibrations. On top of that, protection through screens and green areas is taught in great detail.
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Strength of Materials (WT)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Wood Technology
Goal and objectives of the course:
The main goal of the course is acquiring the knowledge for the necessary strength and stiffness of the structural components (of machines, furniture etc.) and the products of technology of wood. The students have to learn how to design and use the structural components in operational conditions so that they should bear the loading without fracturing or inadmissible deformation. This requirement is observed always and irrevocably in the engineering and provided by a Strength of Materials course. The discipline is fundamental, classic and generally acknowledged as necessary for the engineering education. The course has a practical orientation and is bound with the specificity of the specialty Technology of wood and furniture.
Course contents:
In the lectures, the general part of the discipline is taught first – the internal forces in beams, frames, rods and shafts, moments of inertia of cross sections, stresses and strains of infinitesimal parallelepipeds. Next, the simple strengths are studied – tension-compression of rods, torsion of shafts with circular cross sections and simple bending. Further, the combined strength cases are considered – with two bending moments, bending and tension-compression, eccentric tension-compression, combined bending and torsion of shafts. Next, the strain energy methods follow aimed at determination of linear and angular displacements of cross sections and solving statically indeterminate problems. At the end, buckling of columns is taught. A great number of the example problems are narrowly bound with the specialty Technology of wood and furniture. During the class sessions and training, individual class problems are assigned, solved and defended by the students as a process of practical application of the theoretical knowledge.
Lecturers:
- Prof. Georgi Yordanov Vukov, PhD
Theoretical Mechanics (WT)
This course is part of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Wood Technology
Goal and objectives of the course:
The main goal of the course is acquiring knowledge in the Theoretical Mechanics as a fundamental engineering discipline which is chronologically the first one and indispensable in technical science training. It gives knowledge on the mechanical interactions between material objects, their movement and equilibrium. This knowledge is the basis of all following fundamental and specializing technical disciplines. The course covers the essential of the three classic sections of theoretical mechanics – statics, kinematics and dynamics. This course is practically orientated and is bound with the specialty Technology of wood and furniture. In addition, all scientific research by specialists, PhD students and professors working in the field of Wood and Furniture Technology requires the application of knowledge of Theoretical Mechanics – e.g. force analysis of constructions, kinematic analysis of speeds and accelerations, dynamic analysis, etc.
Course contents:
The three main sections of Theoretical Mechanics – statics, kinematics and dynamics, are studied during the lectures. 9 topics are covered in statics, 6 in kinematics and 11 in dynamics. Most of the lecture examples are original, including questions from the general technical culture needed by engineers. Many of the examples and questions are directly related to the specifics of the specialty Technology of wood and furniture. The students are taught the practical application of lecture knowledge in the exercises, where they are assigned, solved and defended courseworks.
