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Riga Technical University
Course list 2013/2014
Autumn
GENERAL COURSES
HSP489 Organizational Psychology
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Psychological characteristics of a manager. Psychological
characteristics of a worker. Psychological theories of management.
Organizational culture and its levels. Staff selection. Team building.
Organization development.
English Language
2.00 CP (3.00 ECTS) upper Intermediate
Basic English course that can be integrated with other subjects on the
curriculum and that is based on acquisition of technical terminology in
the particular field: 1) acquiring creative reading skills by working with
professional texts; 2) mastering the fundamentals of relevant
conversation and developing discussion skills; 3) improving listening
comprehension skills to ensure effective participation in conferences,
projects etc. 4) developing writing skills (essays, summaries, abstracts,
conclusions).
Mathematics Part II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Introduction. Analytical geometry: vectors, lines, and surfaces. Linear
algebra: matrices, determinants, and systems of linear equations.
Introduction to analysis: limits, continuity. Differential calculus:
derivative, differentials and their applications. Integral calculus: indefinite
and definite integrals, their applications. Ordinary differential equations.
Series. Double and triple integrals.
Physics Part II
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Introduction to physics. Fundamentals of mechanical motion. Molecular
physics and thermodynamics. Electrostatics. Direct current.
Electromagnetism. Oscilations and waves. Optics. Quantum physics.
Structure of solid state. Nuclear physics and elementary particles.
Latvian Language ( Part I; Part II; Part III)
1.00 CP (1.5 ECTS) (each part)
The course is designed for foreigners. The aim of the course is to train
and develop basic skills in communication, listening, reading and writing
so that purpose in everyday situations. The course contains the most
neccesary topics.
History and Culture of Latvia
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Balts and Livs. Origin and development of their culture. The
development of different culture phenomena in Latvia: books, theatre,
cinema, music, fine art etc. Latvian folklore and mythology, Dievturība,
the search for Latvian identity.
Computer Studies (basic course)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Kinds of computers. An overview of the modern computer. The
fundamentals of the data processing theory. Alghorimization. Iteration,
recursion processes and loops. The fundamentals of programming
language: variables, arrays, records, files, input/output operations,
subroutines. Introduction in the programming. Modules of the program.
Libraries. Previous courses: Informatics of socondary school.
FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
BĢE331 Cartography
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The nature of mapping. Language of map: projections, coordinates and
map scales. Mathematical bases of maps. The classes of maps and
atlases. Projection, compilation and production of maps and atlases.
Using of maps in science and practice.
BĢE315 Engineering Geodesy
2.00 CP ( 3.0 ECTS)
Geodetic methods for construction projects. Building grip line layout
methods. Special networks. Measurement of angles, distances and
heights. Deformation and subsidence of buildings. Geodetic
instruments. Structure and regulation of optical-mechanical instruments.
BĢE427 Fundamentals of Land Management
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Substance and process of land management. Real property and its
definition. Land management parties and its interrelation. Background
information. Urban and rural land planning and development,
implementation. The results of land reform. Rural land use, building and
environmental protection. Urbanization, urban planning and
implementation. Spatial planning and implementation processes.
DIM203 Supplementary Mathematics (for construction engineering)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Fourier series. Elements of partial differential equations. Line and
surface integrals. Elements of the theory of vector fields. Probability
theory: algebra of events, discrete and continuous random variables.
Normal, exponential, and Poisson distribution. Elements of
mathematical statistics. Conjecture testing. Two-dimensional random
variables.
BĢE428 Geodetic Control of Transportation Structures
2.00 CP ( 3.0 ECTS)
Geodetical control elements, instruments, methods. Settling of
foundations. Deformations of bridges. High inacessible buildings, their
verticality. Deformations of sea port buildings. Global positioning
systems for roads
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BĢE114 Fundamentals of Geomatics
2.00 CP ( 3.0 ECTS)
Geomatics - common part of geodesy, cartography and land
management. Introduction in geodesy, photogrammetry, global
positioning systems,digital mapping, cartography, geographical
information systems, property valuation, land cadastre, land
development and planning.
BĢE407 Surveying Instruments
2.00 CP ( 3.0 ECTS)
The course "Geodetic Instruments" presents with instruments used in
Geomatics and their measurement principles. Instruments and
measurement systems become more complex and complicated, it is
necessary to know routine field inspections and also the necessary
verification checks on a regular basis collimation stands. Geodetic
instruments are grouped by application functions, structure, accuracy
classes, and other factors. Subject dealt metrological measurements
and geometric reduction. Meteorological and geometrical reductions.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
IET127 Microeconomics
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The subject matter of the course is Microeconomics. Demand. Supply.
Utility and demand. Comparison of prospective and current value.
Discounting. Production, productivity. Maximization of corporate profits
in the conditions of perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic
competition and oligopoly. Market of production factors: labour market;
market of production resources; land market. Theory of public choice.
IUE218 Computers (basic course)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Fundamental concepts of information. Computers and their types. Text
editors. Program Word. Logical functions. Concept and structural
scheme of an algorithm. Use of algorithms in problem solving. Program
MathCad. Mathematical calculations - statistical processing of data.
Approximation, assessment of errors, forecast, optimization. Resolution
of problems by applying MathCad. Presentation of the laboratory work
by using Powerpoint.
IUV106 Business Communication
2.00 CP ( 3.0 ECTS)
Characteristics of information. Verbal and non-verbal information.
Process of communication. Written communication. Oral
communication. Talking to the point.
IUE334 Business Economics
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Evaluation of production and financial resources of an enterprise, incl.
intangible assets, accounting of fixed assets, specifics of evaluation,
revaluation, depreciation, exclusion; long-term financial assets; methods
of valuation of current assets; accounting in production, incl. calculation
of total production prime cost, process prime cost, models of profit and
loss account, annual report.
IĀS111 National Economy of Latvia
2.00 CP ( 3.0 ECTS)
The course gives an insight in the major indicators of Latvia's economy
and trends, as well as the position of Latvia within the European Union
and in the world.
IUE219 Marketing
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Definitions and essence of marketing. Detailed focus on marketing
environment. Marketing mix elements and their interrelationship.
Consumer behavior in the consumer and business market, the place of
consumers within the marketing system. Segmentation, product and
pricing policy, organization of marketing and control, development of a
system of marketing information, competition, product life cycle,
distribution, promotion in the market etc.
MFZ104 Physical Basics of Technology
2.00 CP ( 3.0 ECTS)
Physics is closely related to natural sciences, leads to new trends of the
multidisciplinary research – biophysics, material science, physical
chemistry. Physics is also the basis for engineering. The technical level
of production directly depends on the development of physics. All these
point to the fact that the course of physics at technical universities has a
special significance. A course of physics for engineers is a fundamental
theoretical training base, without which the further success of an
engineer is not possible. The course of study based on the School of
Mathematics provides the theoretical basic knowledge of mechanics,
molecular physics and thermodynamics, electromagnetism, wave and
quantum optics, quantum mechanics, solid state physics, atomic
physics, nuclear, and particle physics. The course consists of lectures
with practical examples.
DIM207 Mathematics for Economists
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Partial derivatives and elasticities for several argument functions.
Substitution rate and elasticity. Optimization problems and application in
economics. Elements of probability theory: algebra of events, discrete
and continuous random variables. Normal, exponential and Poisson's
distributions. Elements of mathematical statistics.
IUE330 Planning of Entrepreneurship
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Role of planning and forecasting in business and key aspects of
planning methodology: principles, methods, types, sequence. Business
plan for a successful operation of a business, contents, requirements for
development and presentation. Key issues of production planning:
planning of sales, production volumes, required resources and their
sources, costs and performance results.
ITE319 Fundamentals of Business Logistics
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The main components of the study course "Fundamentals of Business
Logistics” are supply, production and distribution, i.e. how to ensure the
flow of materials, semi-finished or finished products from the supplier to
the end user that involves a physical flow of orders, information and
goods. The subject is based on the knowledge acquired during the first
study year, i.e. in microeconomics, marketing, entrepreneurship
economics, and is a separate business sphere for the subjects to be
acquired additionally in the second study year. The subject consists of
lectures and practical classes, the topics of which include the most
important spheres of logistics. The teaching staff act as mediators
helping students acquire the theory and conducting practical classes.
Students independently acquire the theoretical material independently
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using textbooks and special literature. Students independently analyse
and evaluate case studies, make decisions and substantiate their choice
and take part in discussions.
IMP201 Taxes and Duties
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Structure and elements of the taxation system: state taxes and duties,
state dues, duties imposed by local governments. State taxes and
duties forming the taxation system. Tax and duty payers, entities subject
to taxation, tax and duty rates, payment procedure. Tax payers' rights,
responsibilities and liability.
IET104 Macroeconomics
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The subject matter of the course is Macroeconomics. Main economic
indicators. GDP and its calculation. Cycles in national economy.
Macroeconomic equilibrium. Money, banking, inflation. Employment,
unemployment. Fiscal policy and national budget. Monetary policy.
Keynesian theory and monetarism. Model IS-LM. International economic
relations.
IUE133 Introduction to Study Field
1.00 CP (1.5 ECTS)
Organization of the study process. Methods of studies: reading,
listening, writing, exposition of the material, preparation for
examinations. Use of literature and other sources of information.
Problems of national and regional economic development.
Entrepreneurship and its role in the development of Latvian national
economy. Organization of international relations and fundamentals of
customs.
IUE329 Economics of Innovations
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Essence, concepts, goals of innovations. Classification of innovations.
Operation of innovation. Indicators of science intensitivity of a product.
Innovation enterprises, types, organizational structures. Sphere of
marketing innovation: strategic and tactical marketing innovations in
enterprises. Innovation infrastructure, its core elements. Planning of the
innovation process. Economic substantiation of innovations.
IĀS515 Quantitative Methods in Management (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Quantitative methods, economic-mathematical models and decisionmaking process. Specific models of linear programming. Integer
programming tasks. Models of development scenario choice.
Transportation problems and optimization of transshipment. Goal
programming. Specific methods for time series analyses and
forecasting. Econometric modelling. Multiple and dynamic regression.
Nonlinear econometric models. Parameter estimation methods. Matrixtype (input-output) models. Game theory elements.
IĀS515 Quantitative Methods in Management (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Quantitative methods, economic-mathematical models and decisionmaking process. Specific models of linear programming. Integer
programming tasks. Models of development scenario choice.
Transportation problems and optimization of transshipment. Goal
programming. Specific methods for time series analyses and
forecasting. Econometric modelling. Multiple and dynamic regression.
Nonlinear econometric models. Parameter estimation methods. Matrixtype (input-output) models. Game theory elements.
IEU540 Electronic Commerce and E-business (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
E-commerce within the context of the information society. Role of
technology and telecommunuications in the e-commerce. Focus on the
issues related with enhancement of efficiency of economic performance
and safety of information in open networks. Legisalation and normatives
governing e-commerce. Issues of internet marketing.
IUE591 Marketing Theory (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Goals and objectives of the course. Product policy. Marketing models.
Theory of marketing management. Marketing theory and its current
development. Development of marketing concept for upgrading
business starategy. Costs and product quality, tendencies of change
taking into account satisfaction of consumer requirements. Practical
implementation of marketing theory, its development. System of
marketing calculations. Marketing models and methodology of economic
substantiation of marketing solutions.
IET526 Economic Theory (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The subject provides in-depth knowledge in microeconomics and
macroeconomics. Particular attention is paid to a deeper understanding
of demand and supply, consumer choice and public choice theories.
The types of economic development policy and economic development
problems under conditions of globalization and international integration
are analysed.
IUV524 Business Process Management (graduate)
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
Theories of business process management. Organizational forms of
management systems. The types of management organization.
Effectiveness and productivity. Modeling of personnel. Management
teambuilding.
FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
DMI201 Basics of Computer Simulation and Modelling
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The course ‘Basics of System Modelling and Simulation’ considers basic
concepts of system modelling, i.e. the concept of computer modelling
and standard procedure, modelling motivation and main principles, and
model development and application aspects. The essentials of analytical
modelling and types of analytical models used in practice, such as
differential equations, difference equations are discussed, Boolean
functions, logical expressions, finite automats, network models and Petri
nets, are considered. The fundamentals and applications of system
statistical modelling are considered. The structure of a computer
simulation model and its main components are defined. Discrete event
simulation methods for input modelling, time handling and process
simulation, simulation on spreadsheets and simulation output analysis
are considered. Systems dynamics approach is discussed. Main
principles and methods for model testing and validation are given.
Modelling software and tools ad-on are reviewed.
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DSP701 Knowledge Management Systems
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
n this course students will learn about the concepts of organisational
learning and knowledge, essential factors of organisational learning,
knowledge flow and networks and technologies supporting them.
Human-computer interaction and interface design will be discussed.
Students will learn to define knowledge management strategy, to design
knowledge management systems, to plan the development of these
systems and will be familiar with different knowledge management
technologies.
DSP702 Research Methods in Business Informatics
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Modern society is being moved towards a knowledge-based model
within which innovative solutions are created that can be applied to
enhancing the economy. However, innovative solutions can be created
through synthesizing existing knowledge. Scientific methods have been
designed and are applied specifically for this purpose, therefore being
familiar with such methods should be of benefit to students of business
informatics program. The main subject of the course is the introduction
to and practical application of scientific methods that can be used in
computer science research. Given that some of the students may not be
familiar with the concept, the course presents the types of scientific
methods and possibilities of application thereof. Quantitative and
qualitative scientific methods are considered, the research process and
its various steps are analyzed, and the stages of drafting a scientific
publication are set out. To ensure a more efficient learning process,
theoretical studies are complemented with a realistic research project of
a nominal volume; the results of this project shall be presented in a
written report. A number of lectures are dedicated to honing technical
writing skills that can be applied to drafting course and final papers.
DSP707 Service Science, Management, and Engineering
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course is about service oriented approach in business and
information systems and software engineering. It concerns vertical
(inside the enterprise) and horizontal (inter-organisational) service
provision situations. The emphasis is put on new innovative service
development. The course comprises service design methods, basics of
building service oriented architectures (SOA), and other topics of
service engineering. Students will experiment with various service
development and running technologies. They will learn approaches to
service governance according to most popular service management
methods and standards. Students are expected to have basic
knowledge in business process modelling, systems theory and portfolio
management. The course concerns also research advances in SOA.
DPI721 Business Analytics
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Companies are making decisions across all functional areas. The role of
information technology specialists is to develop infrastructure to provide
decision makers with precise information at the right time and the right
place.
First part of the course deals with the value chain and analyzes
information sources of the main business processes. Accent will be put
on the quality management and cost accounting.
Second part of the course deals with business intelligence architectures
and tools available for enterprise information utilization.
Students will have to do a case study to analyze business processes of
a particular company and develop metrics and specifications of
business intelligence solution.
DPI704 Quality, Risk and Security Technologies
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
4.0A modern enterprise's operations are closely related to the
application of information and communications technology. For the most
part, enterprises cannot remain competitive and viable without resorting
to ICT. However, selecting the most appropriate technologies for a
specific company requires an understanding of ICT. Some of the most
crucial prerequisites for successful deployment of ICT in an enterprise is
the quality of technologies chosen, understanding of the risks
associated with such technologies and security of the selected
technologies. The main topic of the course is an overview of the existing
quality, risk and security technologies from the following viewpoints: 1)
Process; 2) Activities; 3) Standards; 4) Methods applied; and 5) Best
practice examples. To ensure that the aim of the course is successfully
attained, theoretical studies are complemented with practical
deployment and analysis of the technologies discussed. During the
practical part of the course, narratives of quality, risk and security
management processes are created, existing methods and standards
are applied to real-life enterprises' situation examples and existing
technologies are applied in practice.0 CP (6.0 ECTS)
DSP708 Advanced data technologies
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
In the course above-mentioned models are combined with well-known
and very wide used relational database models.
The course includes main groups of query languages used in advanced
database systems, such as SQL and its object and temporal extensions;
multidimensional query languages for data warehousing systems and
artificial intelligence languages.
The course concerns also issues on information systems architecture
for large variety of possibilities to organize storing, searching and
presenting data, information and knowledge: different client/server
architectures with application servers and web servers, distributed
database architectures and multibase architectures.
Databases are not only for data storage and retrieval, they can perform
different algorithms to provide needed information and knowledge. To
illustrate this database capability deductive databases, data mining, and
intelligent databases are considered.
DOP700 Enterprise Information Technology Architecture,
Applications and Integration
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Commercially available enterprise information systems are often used in
implementation and automation of enterprise business processes. The
objective of the course is to master main principles of enterprise
information systems, their deployment and modification. Main topics
covered in the course are business process modeling, application of
ERP, workflow and other enterprise systems in process automation,
modification and deployment of enterprise information systems,
integration of enterprise information systems and adoption service-
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oriented computing in enterprise systems. Technologies for the
modification of enterprise systems are explored in laboratories.
DPI700 Storage Networking
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The course covers concepts, features, design and applications of
storage area networking (SAN) including SAN management challenges,
requirements, and solutions’ advantages and disadvantages. Storage
consolidation, management, virtualization, scalability, performance,
backup and restore, and replication are explained from the relevance to
business continuity and high-availability. Lectures present intermediate
to expert-level knowledge of intelligent storage solutions with multiple
transport options over long distances. The course also includes such
topics as storage network architectures, Fibre Channel and other
emerging technologies, and storage networking management
applications and their market. Hands-on labs and projects are based on
IBM Lotus Notes Domino and Workplace Services or alternative
applications. After completing the course students can propose
solutions to set up and run SANs.
DSP703 Systems Theory
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The goal of systems theory is to develop general description methods of
systems, based on systems thinking, providing inclusion of all critical
factors that have influence on systems performance. In this course
students acquire foundations of systems theory. The focus is on specific
systems theories which represent relevant factors for business
development. Students obtain understanding of principles of systems
classification and system classes. Foundations of cybernetics are
included into the course as well as theories of living systems and viable
systems. Students learn to use set theory and graph theory which are
needed for systems modelling and are used in other courses.
DSP700 Enterprise Architecture and Requirements Engineering
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course presents basic approaches to requirements engineering.
Students learn to identify and design enterprise/business architectures
and specify requirements for organisational information systems viewing
people and computer systems as nodes of information processing. They
learn to analyse and design information flows in organisations and
organisational networks and how to develop the information logistics
model. IBM requirements identification and management tools are used
in the course. Acquired knowledge is beneficial not only for
requirements identification for information and communication
technology solutions; it is applicable also for the design of products and
services in general.
DSP105 Introduction to Study Field
1.00 CP (1.5 ECTS)
During first year studies at the university former pupils meet a rather
different style of teaching and learning, do not know each other and
have unclear idea about their future profession. All mentioned facts
influence their motivation to continue studies in future. The objective of
the course is to stimulate students’ early adoption to university
requirements and their motivation to study seriously and systematically
meeting the stated requirements. This is achieved by making them
acquainted with the specificity of university studies (faculty’s structure,
requirements of the study process, pedagogical and scientific activities)
during the first 3 lectures, as well as presenting the essence and
perspectives of the chosen profession in the labour market on the basis
of a business game during remaining lectures. In the context of the
business game students are divided into several groups and each
group, guided by its supervisor, develops a specific system by going
through all stages in a system development process and identifying
activities, working specialists and preparing documents at each stage.
At the end of the course each group demonstrates achieved results and
acquires feedback from the supervisor.
DIP106 Algorithmization and Programming of Solutions I
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Students receive academic knowledge in computer applications, as well
as pragmatic skills in development of algorithms, software development
and debugging. The acquired knowledge and skills provide further
successful mastering of computer science courses.
DAA300 Fundamentals of Computer Graphics and Image
Processing
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Today, working with computer is connected to graphical objects creation
in 2D and 3D space, as well as image processing. In this course
students learn about different methods of graphical primitives
construction as well as graphical objects transformation and
visualization methods. Students are also acquainted with various image
processing methods, including image quality enhancement and image
compression.
DIP217 Applied Software
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Integrated application programs development principles overview on the
base of MS Office. Different components usage methods. Text editor
(MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel), presentation tool (MS Power
Point), workflow support (MS Outlook), graphical editor (VISIO).
Collaboration of different components. Web-technology basic.
DST203 Introduction to Computer Architecture
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Data representation; minimization and technical implementation of
logical functions; basic functional elements in computers and then
synthesis; organization and architecture of computers; control unit;
memory audits addressing modes; input - output subsystem; direct
memory; virtual memory; RISC and CISC architectures; implementation
examples.
DIP208 Programming Languages
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
rogramming language concept, standard and versions, alphabet, syntax
and semantics. Classifications, characteristics and usage possibilities of
programming languages. Technology of program preparing for running.
Program structure. Example of simple program. Basic objects of
programming languages, operators and data, review of control
statements. Functions. Objects and storage classes. Pointers, arrays,
string processing. Structures. Files. Graphics. Programming languages
progress tendencies.
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DSP202 Discrete Structures of Computer Science
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
During studies students acquire the practical applications of discrete
mathematics concepts, graph algorithms and mathematical foundations
of data base. Students acquire the properties of binary relations by
detailed examination of equivalence and ordering. Students acquire key
elements of graph theory, ways of graph representations. Theoretical
knowledge has to be used by practical calculations with shortest path
algorithm; algorithm for minimal spanning tree and algorithm for
maximum flow problem. The course also observes basic concepts of
relational database, operations of relational algebra and basics
elements of Structured Query Language (SQL). While studying the
subject students have to work out course work; they have to write
program that solves the defined task by using algorithms and concepts
given in lectures.
DSP303 Technology of Large Databases
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The main differences of large databases (LDB) and desk-top databases.
Data models of LDB. Architecture of LDB logical and physical data
organization. On-line transaction management and On-line Analytical
processing database systems. Instance and its structure. Database
dictionary and configuration parameters. Optimisation of SQL queries.
Tuning and audit. The most popular large database management
systems: Oracle, MS SQL Server, DB2, Progress, Postgress. The future
trends.
DPI343 Computer Organization and Assembly Language
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
This course covers organization principles of CPU, main memory,
external devices and basics of Assembly language programming.
Students will obtain skills and knowledge to operate computer
components using low level programming techniques.
DIP320 Adaptive Data Processing Systems
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Basic Principles of ADPS Design. Application of Business System
Planning Method and LIS Technology. Adaptive user dialogue design on
the basis of mathematical and lingvistical models. Different examples of
Adaptive Data Processing Systems are considered: Financial, Banks,
Insurance Information Systems.
DSP342 Methods of Systems Theory
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Job of a system analyst is directly related to the analysis of different
business and technical systems. For this purpose a system analyst must
know methods and tools for the identification and describing of
characteristics and operating principles of different systems. The main
attention of the course is devoted to the development of students'
systems thinking by considering the use of system theory methods in
the analysis of different kinds of systems. The following topics are
considered during the course: origin of systems science and its specific
methods, basic elements of systems thinking, principles of systems
classification, cybernetic approach to systems thinking, principles and
elements of system control and management, evaluation of system
complexity, the role of information and communication in system
management, system laws and principles, as well as life cycles. By
developing an individual work students must apply theoretical
knowledge to the analysis of real world systems.
DPI349 Software Evolution Technologies
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
1968 is a year of identification of software crisis and software
engineering was recognized as an engineering discipline, which enabls
to view software development as an engineering process. The course
deals with modern software development techniques and technologies
used in different stages of software development process. In general,
software development can be divided into the following components: life
cycle, process, analysis and design tools, programming environment,
quality assurance, project management, team work. These components
are discussed during the course, showing their evolution, solved and
unsolved problems.
DSP347 System Engineering
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Professional responsibilities of systems analyst require to have a good
knowledge of methods and tools for identification of characteristics and
operation principles of various types of systems. This course is focused
on the specific method of systems theory – systems engineering,
touching also main issues of systems theory and systems analysis. In
the course the following topics are considered: systems notion, key
concepts of systems thinking, systems engineering process and
principles, systems models, modeling methods, techniques and
languages, systems development life cycle, structured techniques,
process of systems analysis and design and its support by SSADM
methodology.
DOP204 Numerical Methods
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Solution of linear equation systems by direct, iterative and variation
methods. Solution of nonlinear equations and systems. Interpolation,
aproximation, mean square method, its applications. Noncorrect
problems. Regularization with Tihonov method.
DAI241 Fundamentals of Automation
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Stabilization, monitoring and program-driven control systems. Structure
of systems. Obtaining methods of control systems equations,
transmission functions, time and frequency characteristics. Stability of
the system. Analysis of control systems quality. Pulse control. Non linear control. Simulation of systems. Identification of systems.
DSP451 Large Databases (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The problems of large database (DB) design. Multibases systems.
Homogeneous and heterogeneous DB systems. The data models of
large DB. Optimization of DB structure. Client/server technologies. DB
and transaction servers. The adminstration problems of large DB.
Security policy of DB. Auditing DB use. Tuning process of DB.
Recovering and backing up a DB.
DIP485 Software Metrology and Planning Models (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Software project management: development process models, task
planning and assignment, project calendar, human management
models, cost estimation models, software metrics, quality management
models, Testing and risk management. Management of “Mission
Impossible” projects. Variety of software engineering.Tasks distribution.
Tasks realization graphic. Software costs estimation. Analytic,
algorithmic, COCOMO models. Maintenance costs.
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DPI503 Evolution of Object-Oriented Software (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Students acquire implementation of object-oriented approach (OOA)
principles in several programming languages. There are discussed both
fundamental OOA principles (abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance,
polymorphism) and some additional principles (parallelism, typing). At
the centre of attention there are three object-oriented programming
languages: Ada, Java, Python. The course includes a survey of some
specific questions: applet development, server script development,
creation of complex data structure and others.
DSP555 Requirements Engineering (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course explains the role of requirements engineering in
organizational development and information systems design. During the
course students learn several requirements engineering methods, such
as soft systems methodology, process oriented methods, and
architecture, service, decision analysis, business rules, and agent
oriented methods. The main emphasis in the course is on training the
ability to understand in which situations which requirements engineering
methods and tools are to be used and how they are to be combined to
achieve desired level of requirements acquisition detail and
manageability.
DIP415 Network Software (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
In lecture course the basics of network architecture and development of
computer network software using different programming approaches are
discussed.
DSP411 Theory of Systems and Processes (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The goal of systems and process theory is to develop general system
structure and functioning description methods which are founded on
systems thinking that allows to consider all relevant factors for system
operation. In this course students get acquainted with philosophical
foundations of systems theory as well as with general and specific
system theories. They also acquire basic conceptions of system
structure, system classification, system laws, rules and principles,
general characteristics of system functioning, mathematical models and
analysis of system structure, and basics of structural modeling and
multilevel flow modeling.
DPI502 Object-Oriented System Analysis (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
At the beginning of course an introduction to organizing of system
requirements is given. The forms of presentation of requirements are
shown to explain possible input information at the stage of system
analysis. Further process of system analysis and design is presented
from use case view and system modeling is based on system use case
analysis. System analysis and design is performed used UML diagrams.
System conceptual modeling and analysis of using the system is shown
in the course. The great attention is devoted to analysis of object
interaction and identification and description of system classes. Practical
system modeling in UML is shown based on usage of CASE tool Sparx
Enterprise Architect. System design process and the term of system
architecture are also mentioned in the course content. At the end of
course several methodologies of object oriented system analysis and
the role of system analysis in general software development process are
shown.
FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MSE305 Hydro- and Gas Dynamics
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The subject contains consideration of properties of liquids and gases,
hydrostatic forces, pressure definition. The Fluid Dynamics course is
based on motion equations of liquids and gases. Real flows described in
terms of border layer equations and turbulence length. Non dimensional
methods used for process modeling. Heat losses and flow types are
analyzed. Methods of pipe, valve, pump and fan selection. Flow
parameters described in nozzles, channels, around the body.
MAB205 Basics of Production Engineering
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Engineering process and it's components. Methods of production
(machining, cold plastic treatment, electrophysical treatment and other
methods). Design of engineering processes. Engineering processes of
product assembly.
MAB114 Introduction to Study Field
1.0 CP (1.5 ECTS)
MTM516 Analysis and Optimization of Machines, Structures and
Technological Processes (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Strategy of experiment organization. Basic statistical concepts. Classical
experimental designs (Factorial design, Box-Behnken, D-optimal).
Space filling designs. V.Eglajs experimental design. Latin Hypercube
Design. Regression analysis. Parametric and non-parametric
approximation methods. Radial basis functions. Response surface
methodology. Experimental Designs for fitting of Response surfaces.
Filtration of Outliers. Classification of optimization problems. Handling of
nonlinear constraints. Deterministic and stochastic global optimization
methods (Taboo search, simulated annealing, genetic algorithms,
multistart methods). Virtual prototyping of mechanical systems.
Metamodelling and optimization by using EDAOpt, ANSYS and ADAMS
programs.
MSE432 Thermodynamics and Gas Dynamics (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The subject “Thermodynamics and Gas Dynamics” covers different
thermodynamic systems and their characteristics. Energy transition
types. Simple and complicated thermodynamic systems.
MTH503 Computer-Aided Analysis of Mechanical Systems of
Machines (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Matrix methods in mechanism kinematics and dynamics. The method of
constraints for planar kinematic analysis. Revolute, prismatic, gear and
cam pairs are considered together with other 2 degrees-of-freedom
types of constraints. Formal description of kinematic diagrams. The
automatic assembly of the systems of equations for position, velocity
and acceleration analysis. Geometry of masses. Forward and inverse
tasks of geometric, statistic, kinematic and dynamic analysis. Dynamics
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of planar systems. Computation of planar generalized forces for external
forces and for actuator-spring-damper element. Relations between
transfer velocity, angular velocity of rigid body and generalized
velocities: analogue matrices. Simple applications of inverse and
forward dynamic analysis. Numerical integration of first-order initialvalue problems. Accuracy and stability of integration methods.
Kinematics of rigid bodies in space. Reference frames for the location of
a body in space. Euler angles and Euler parameters. Velocity,
acceleration and angular velocity. Relationship between the angular
velocity vector and the time derivatives of Euler parameters. Kinematic
analysis of spatial systems. Basic kinematic constraints. Joint definition
frames. Denavit-Hartenberg notation. The constraints required for the
description in space of common kinematic pairs (revolute, prismatic,
cylindrical, spherical). Equations of motion of constrained spatial
systems. Computation of spatial generalized forces for external forces
and for actuator-springdamper element. Computation of reaction forces
from Lagrange’s multipliers.
Dynamical models of AC and DC electromotors, internal-combustion
and diesel engines. Dynamical models of control systems: PID
controllers.
2D simulation packages: Working model 2D.
3D simulation packages MSC ADAMS: ADAMS View.
Parametric optimization.Programs ADAMS Insight, EDAOpt.
MSE541 Theory of Boundary Layer (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Study course ``Theory of Boundary Layer `` is planned for extended
studies of heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics and aerodynamic
theory and practical applications. The main emphasis is on the
convective heat exchange and the related phenomena of flow
mechanics. Basic topics: Hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layers.
Laminar, transient and turbulent flows. Viscosity, compressible and
incompressible flows. Differential equations of flow dynamics and heat
mass transfer. Boundary layer evaluation and empirical relationships.
Analytical and numerical methods for solving equations. Modeling and
simulation methods. Empirical methods of heat exchange and flow
mechanics.
MTH507 Lifting and Transporting Machines (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Ways of transferring/shifting hard objects, liguids, loose and other
materials, the physical and mechanical issues of their transfer. Desing
and exploitation of the machines used in the agriculture, processing
industries (mainly food, woodprocessing, construction materials) and
service industries (mainly cargo transit, transport, seaport ).
FACULTY OF POWER AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
DAI201 Electrical Measuring
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Measuring process,ways and methods.Measuring errors and estimation
ofmeasurement result. Characterostics and structures of means of
measuring.Measures, measure transducters and electromechanical
measuring
instruments.Bridge
and
conpensational
chemes.Electronic,analog and digital measuring instruments.Measuring
of resistance, inductivity, capacity,current,voltage,power,energy,phase
shift,frequency and signal parametres.
EEP475 Electronic Equipment
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Typical power supply unit topologies of electronic equipment. Linear and
switching mode voltage regulators - principles of operation and common
integrated circuits. Overcurrent protection circuits. Power amplifiers,
their classification and the main characteristics. The structure and basic
properties of operational amplifiers. Typical operational amplifier circuits,
signal generators and active filters. Logic gates and their manipulation.
Typical combinational logic – decoders, encoders, multiplexers, adders,
programmable logic devices. Typical sequential logic – triggers, binary
counters, parallel and shift registers. Semiconductor ROM and RAM
memories, their structure and parameters. Integrated logic circuit
families - DTL, TTL, CMOS, BiCMOS, ECL, GaAs devices, their
structure and parameters. ADCs and DACs. Converters „voltage –
frequency” and „frequency – voltage”. Timer circuits and applications.
EEP201 Theoretical Basis of Electrical Drives
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Mechanic of electrical drives (ED), static and dynamic properties of
electrical motors, its characteristics and regimes, transient processes of
ED, adjustment of speed, torque and position in ED, energetic of ED,
choice of motors power, a special modes of ED, basics of automatic
regulation and control: classification, mathematical representation,
dynamic links and structure schemes, criteria of stability.
EEP345 Unconventional Systems of Energy Conversion and
Accumulation
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Wind power stations, turbines, adjusting, connections to the Main, small
power hydraulic plants, its adjusting, electric machines of the special
construction, photovoltaics, piezo generators, piezo motors, motion and
movement sensors, low voltage inverters, adjusting, regulation,
batteries, UPS.
EEP582 Control Technique with Microprocessor Controllers
(graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Process control systems with one and two tanks of capacities. Control
loops. Industrial measurement equipment for flow, pressure, level and
temperature. Controlled valves, programmable controllers, functions, P,
PI, PID control loops, optimal setting techniques.
EEP570 Elements of Automatics (graduate)
9.00 CP (13.5 ECTS)
Sensors for measurement of electrical and non-electric parameters.
Measurements schemes. Synthesis of logical parts of measurement
schemes. Functional converters. Characteristics of technical
parameters. Indicators of reliability level of the schemes.
FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
RAE362 Digital Devices and Systems
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Pulse signals and their impact on linear electrical circuits. Pulse signals
transformer. Digital switches. Logic families, their parameters and
electrical structures. Limiters. Pulse generators. Analogue and digital
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comparators. Digital to Analogue and Analogue to Digital Converters.
Timers. Computer memories. Computer internal and external interfaces.
circuits. Resonances in RLC series and parallel circuits. Three-phase
power systems analysis.
RAE361 Digital Devices of Telecommunications Systems
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Addressing modes in processor systems. Systems of commands of onebyte microprocessors and programming basics. Floating comma
number formatting and the subprocessor. External memory and its
addressing and protection. Pipeline processing commands and the data.
Alarm processors, their use.
REA204 Electron Devices
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Electron devices as two and four terminal devices, their current-voltage
characteristics. Small signal parameters of two and four terminal
devices and corresponding equivalent circuits. Electron energy
spectrum of solids, their division in metals, dielectrics and
semiconductors. Intrinsic semiconductors and semiconductors with
impurities. Electron statistics in semiconductors. P-n junction, its
equilibrium and non-equilibrium properties. Heterojunction and contact
metal-semiconductor. Rectifier, p-i-n, high frequency, pulse, tunnel,
reverse, Zener, variable capacitance and Schottky diodes. Bipolar
junction transistors, thyristors, field effect transistors and charge coupled
devices. Structure, operation principles, current-voltage characteristics,
parameters, mathematical models, advantages and drawbacks of
devices considered. Influence of temperature on operation of electron
devices.
RDE301 Telecommunications Theory
5.00 CP (7.5 ECTS)
The aim of electro-communications theory is to provide students with
the basic knowledge of principles, structure and operation of
communication systems. The following questions are covered: the
history of telecommunication systems, their development, classification;
signal and noise as random processes; geometrical interpretation of
signals; sampling theorem, discretization of continuous signals;
modulation and detection; the models of communication channels,
information theory; codes, their classification and application; Shannon's
theorems, theory of optimal reception of digital and continuous signals;
signal filtering. Laboratory work and practical work are also envisaged.
RDE302 Transmission Media
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
Communication line design. Classification of cable, insulating materials,
protective covers. Electromagnetic processes in symmetrical, coaxial
cable, waveguides. Design optimization. Electromagnetic compatibility.
Mutual influence, rationing, protection. Shielding theory. Corrosion. Line
construction, design, operation. The course includes both theory and
communication lines measurements in the laboratory study. The
international standards relating to the use of communication lines have
been dealt with. Students are prepared both for practical work with lines
of communication, and further studies in Master Course.
RDE302 Transmission Media
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
Communication line design. Classification of cable, insulating materials,
protective covers. Electromagnetic processes in symmetrical, coaxial
cable, waveguides. Design optimization. Electromagnetic compatibility.
Mutual influence, rationing, protection. Shielding theory. Corrosion. Line
construction, design, operation. The course includes both theory and
communication lines measurements in the laboratory study. The
international standards relating to the use of communication lines have
been dealt with. Students are prepared both for practical work with lines
of communication, and further studies in Master Course.
RTR223 Electrical Engineering Theory
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
Circuits elements, parameters and fundamental laws: current, voltage,
resistance, power, energy, ideally linear elements R, L, C, ideal and real
current and voltage sources, Ohm`s and Kirchoff`s laws. Resistive
circuits, their analysis methods: current and voltage division rule,
Thevenin, Norton and superpozition theorems. Sinusoidal steady state
theory and analysis in frequency domain: complex impedance and
admittance, phasors and phasor diagrams. Magnetically coupled
RAE261 Digital Electronics and Computer Architecture
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Types of electrical signals. Arithmetic and algebra of binary counting
system. Logic algebra and its functions. Minimization of logical
functions. Combinational logic circuit analysis and synthesis. Sequential
logic basic elements. Basic structure of computers, general concepts:
algorithm, command, program, operand, address, operational system,
computer memory, central processor, arithmetic-logic-unit.
REA202 Electrical Measurements
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Introduction into foundations of measurement. Energy parameters of
signals. Signal time parameter measurement. Measurement of shape
and spectrum of signals. Concentrated and distributed parameter
circuits. Measurement of non-electrical values. Fundamentals of
Metrology. Automatization of measurement process.
DIM205 Supplementary Mathematics (for electrical engineering)
2.00 CP (4.0 ECTS)
Line integrals and surface integrals. Scalar and vectorial fields.
Derivative in the direction, gradient, flux, circulation, divergence, rotor,
Gauss and Stokes theorems. Laplace operator in curvilinear
coordinates. Function of complex variable. Cauchy's theorem and
integral formula. Taylor and Laurent series. Residues. Laplace
transform., its basic properties and applications. Bessel functions.
MAT104 Structures and Properties of Engineering Materials
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The role of engineering materials in technology. Types of materials:
metals, polymers, ceramics, glass and composites. Structural levels of
materials. Interconnection of structure and properties. Mechanical
testing. Engineering properties of materials and methods of processing.
Recycling. Principles of material selection.
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RAE306 Digital Switching Systems
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Introduction to telecommunication systems and services. Basics of
digital circuit switching, time and space switches. Digital networks:
component and multiplexing systems, main types of lines and trunks.
Digital switching systems: comparison of EWSD and S12. Basics of
packet switching and transmission. Difference between circuit and
packet switching. Open system interface. ATM. Compromise between
circuit and packet switching.
RAE555 Teletraffic Theory (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The course covers the experimental systems in relation to
telecommunications network systems. Within the framework of the
course students will discuss the network management and control
methods. Students will be enabled to promote their understanding of the
performance of real systems. Important part of the course is evaluation
methods as well as current trends and problems in the context of
Internet, mobile and broadband communications.
RDE432 Transmission Systems (special course) (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course deals with transmission systems (TS) at an advanced level.
It includes the theoretical analysis of TS, as well as their practical
implementation. In the laboratory students are trained in the practical
skills in the area of TS. The following topics are discussed: noise and its
influence on transmission quality, regeneration of digital signals,
baseband line codes, passband line codes, clock extraction and timing,
xDSL technologies.
RAE541 Encoding and Encryption (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Characteristics of codes. Simple codes for error detection and error
correction. Prefix and suffix codes. Cyclic codes, swapped codes.
Applications. Filtering of digital signals. Synchronizaton in TV and
message transmission. Methods of encryption.
RAE472 Digital Switching Systems (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
This course is partly based on CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official
Certification Guide. Introduction to OSI system Layer 2 and multilayer
switch operation. Basic VLAN concepts. End-to-end VLAN. VLAN
channel. Ethernet application in campus network. Inter VLAN
communication through Layer 3 routing. Switch port aggregation with
EtherChannel. Spanning tree protocol. Multilayer switching with CEF.
Voice VLAN. Catalyst and ASR switches. Enterprise network, Ethernet
carrier environment. Switching in optical networks.
RAE556 Mobile Communications Systems (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The course covers the following topics: propagation of waves in
multipath environment, loss mechanisms and numerous methods of
estimating the median value in mobile and cellular environment,
technical parameters of such systems and methods of ensuring
communication between cellular and base stations, as well as
management of cellular and backbone networks.
RDE425 Research Seminars (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Scientific workshops cover the following themes: presentation and
discussion of the problems in the next generation telecommunications
networks based on the analysis of the scientific literature, presentation
and discussion of MSc analytical and experimental research results, the
latest reviews on communications and measurement methodology, the
latest telecommunications software for the analysis and their application
reviews, taking part in scientific seminars, and work on the master thesis
discussions.
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS
VIL167 Introduction to Linguistics
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The content of subject: In the lectures and seminars the essence of
language is considered, as well as its structure and functioning, the
origin and development of language, the diversity of world languages,
their classification and methods of research.
HVD118 English Speaking Countries I
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Geography, history, culture, traditions, holidays, political and economic
situation, applied information on customs and way of life in the USA and
UK are covered within the framework of the course. Students complete
oral and written tasks. Students work individually, in pairs, in groups,
present their achievements to their colleagues. Regular work with
different tasks; individual, independent work with the textbooks; analysis
of the new material. Students discuss situations in any sphere of life,
compare processes and problems in the USA, Europe and Latvia.
Discussions, reports and essays on the course topics.
VIA161 Analytical Reading I
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course provides extensive reading and text analysis of professional
literature in engineering, culture, economics, etc. Integration of
communicative situations to master different skills of work with a text as
well as professional situations thereby modelling students’ professional
activity.
HVD144 Basic Grammar Course I
5.00 CP (7.5 ECTS)
Acquisition of basic English grammar skills by applying them in written
and oral speech (in reports, conversations, summaries, essays).
Knowledge of English grammar is acquired through the study of theory
and practical drills.
HVD123 Functional Communication I
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Development of students skills in speaking and making presentations on
professional subjects at conferences. Communication in a foreign
language at a conversational level. The content of the course includes
developing competence in spoken business language. Presentations
are made on the following subjects: professional, economic, cultural,
and historical issues.
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HVD141 Studies of State Language I
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Revision of the main grammar themes and improvement of knowledge
in connection with the themes being studied. Acquiring of vocabulary
and speech skills on the basis of the topics about the history, economy,
politics and culture of Latvia. Special attention is being paid to spelling
and elimination of mistakes characteristic for Russian language
speakers both in written and oral speech. Basic business writing skills.
HVD142 Translation Practice:Latvian-Russian and Russian-Latvian
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Integrated state language and Russian language skills improvement in
connection with the are a of work 1) text comprehension and problem
analysis development of discussion skills, listening comprehension;
2) development of oral speech comprehension in order to participate in
meeting, conferences, etc. for consecutive interpreting; 3) written
translation of a text, style and vocabulary improvement, document
layout and written translation.
IUV216 Technical Means for Office Work
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
A office work advanced technology. Technical means forms,
characterrise and choise. The technical office in Latvia.
VIA150 Development of Listening Comprehension of Monologues,
Dialogues and Professional Texts II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Students listen to interviews, reports, and surveys. Business and
professional situations in English are used in order to develop listening
comprehension skills. Students make oral summaries of the texts they
have listened to, comment on them, and perform various communicative
tasks. Students use the skills and competences acquired to express
their opinion, argue for and against, as well as present information.
VIA151 Introduction to Translation Theory
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The course aims at familiarizing students with theoretical fundamentals
of translation theory; introduction of the basic concepts of translation,
which also involves the application of these to authentic translation
assignments. The course provides opportunity to analyze and study the
characteristic features of operational languages (Latvians, Russian,
English, German), provides knowledge of culture, competence in the
communicative aspects of translation, knowledge of language for
special purposes, as well as knowledge of translation theory and
linguistics.
VIA203 Machine Translation (Basics of Computer Translation)
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Students study stylistic, semantic and other features of informative,
descriptive, evaluative texts on the theme “Machine Translation”. Within
the framework of the course students translate texts in various special
fields aimed at different target groups (young adults, students, nonspecialists, people interested in the field). They analyze communicative
situations in the written form, examine mistakes in machine translated
texts. Students present their portfolios, ask and answer questions of
various degrees of complexity, work in pairs and groups evaluating
personal and other students’ performance.
HVD156 Fundamentals of Written Speech II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
This course provides an introduction to writing clear, accurate messages
and to understanding basic writing strategies. It is designed to help
students to be more proficient at the kind of writing they need to do. This
course will acquaint students with some typical techniques used for
effective writing and will give them practice in writing various kinds of
business letters, reports, summaries, reviews, abstracts and essays.
Students will master vocabulary and terminology of business
correspondence.
Practical classes at which different types of letters, pieces of academic
writing are analyzed, new vocabulary is mastered, writing and
translating skills are developed. A short introduction into different types
of business letters is given. Both individual and group work is
implemented. Independent work of students is encouraged.
VIV202 Practical German Course I
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
Pronunciation, reading and grammar, idioms and vocabulary. Classes
are conducted in the respective foreign language.
VIV143 Practical Course of a Second Foreign Language (Spanish) I
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
The course is intended to develop proficiency and to integrate students’
Spanish language skills as a second foreign language. Practical
Spanish course comprises survey of theoretical and practical materials,
including grammar and lexical tasks. The students are required to be
actively involved in conversations and discussions in pairs and in groups
on different subject areas. Students are asked to do several lexical and
grammatical tasks and express ideas in composition on a given topic.
Evaluation of reading and understanding skills by using methods of text
analysis, as well as by answering questions.
VIA201 Practical Course of a Second Foreign Language (French) I
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
The course is intended to develop proficiency and to integrate students’
French language skills as a second foreign language. Practical French
course comprises survey of theoretical and practical materials, including
grammar and lexical tasks. The students are required to be actively
involved in conversations and discussions in pairs and in groups on
different subject areas. Students are asked to do several lexical and
grammatical tasks and express ideas in composition on a given topic.
Evaluation of reading and understanding skills by using methods of text
analysis, as well as by answering questions.
VIA310 Development of Listening Comprehension Skills I
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
Development of speaking, reading, and listening skills. Situational
communicative, pseudo-professional and professional communicative
situations are used to develop listening skills in the English language.
Students study definite issues developing oral and written speech, as
well as listening skills. Discussion topics: professional, popular scientific,
social economic, scientific technical issues. Practical classes based on
various tests, communicative – situational tasks, pair / group work,
discussions, denotative graphs (logical schemes of the text),
brainstorming, regular listening practice, etc.
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HSP380 United Europe and Latvia
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
1. Essence of a joint Europe.
2. Joint European institutions.
3. Secure integration of economic, social and political aspects.
4. Latvia and the European Union: perspectives and problems.
5. What the Lisbon Treaty means in the development of the EU with
VIA165 Practice in Consecutive Interpreting I
8.00 CP (12.0 ECTS)
Students get acquainted with the course of Consecutive Interpretation,
its aim and specific character of consecutive interpreting as well as with
the work of an interpreter. They acquire the note-taking technique,
perform different tasks, participate in role-plays and interpret simulated
seminars, conferences, etc. Communicative and interactive study
method. Independent and responsible learning, cooperative learning.
Pair work at practical classes.
VIA164 Translation of Specialization Texts I
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Students read and analyse the source text (ST) paying attention to the
following translatological categories: topic (the place and the year of
publishing of the ST, the publishing house, formal features of the ST,
specific features of language pairs; composition of the ST, status of the
ST); semantics (word meaning, synonymy, polysemy, idiomatic
meaning, functions of a linguistic sign, connotations, associations); lexis
(terminology); pragmatics (the function of the target text (TT), translation
tasks, the recipient, cross-cultural differences), and stylistics (the style of
the ST, stylistic analysis, syntax, functional styles, cohesion etc.).
Students learn to determine the text type of the ST, identify translation
problems and solve them, develop translation strategies, and select
appropriate translation methods. Students work with dictionaries,
glossaries and other reference literature. They translate the text, revise
and assess the translation editing it if necessary.
VIA166 Political and Economical System of English Speaking
Coutries
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The course aims at providing students with information and extending
their knowledge on political and economic systems of English speaking
countries, UK in particular. Simulations, role plays and case studies are
used so as to develop students’ communicative skills in English. To
develop reading and listening skills students are provided with a definite
amount of authentic texts for reading and a list of special topics for
speaking practice and listening comprehension. Practical classes using
pair/group work, discussions, reports, denotative graphs (Mind
Mapping), brainstorming, etc. Topics discussed: Structure of
governments, parliament, electoral and party systems, media, major
sectors of economy, etc.
VIA311 Academic Writing II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course provides students with practice they need in order to
incorporate new knowledge and skills.
The first part of the course introduces students into comprehensive
rhetoric, conventions and style of English academic writing. It intends to
develop the basic skills of paragraph organisation, sentence structure
and specific strategies of English academic writing.
The second part of the course provides samples of academic writing
and appropriate practice materials for students who need to write exam
essays, abstracts, summaries, reports etc. in English.
The aim of the course – to enable students to write better for academic
purposes — is achieved through applying a process-genre approach to
writing, using authentic source texts, and a step-by-step method of
teaching academic writing. All the classes in the course are conducted
in the form of student-centred collaborative writing workshops to allow
maximum time for writing, to foster students' independence and to
facilitate meaningful written communication.
VIA186 Patents and Intellectual Property Protection
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Students practice to use the acquired knowledge taking part in
simulations and role-plays both as copyright holders and copyright
users, thus modelling situations, conflicts and the ways to solve them.
Planned discussions:
1) Court trials on copyright and intellectual property rights protection in
Latvia
2) Copyright and neighbouring rights from opposite perspectives:
copyright holders vs. copyright users.
3) Translation as copyright medium.
VIA170 Terminology of Business and Law
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
On completion of the course, participants will have enhanced their
knowledge of international business and legal systems and have
developed their ability to use English language effectively in a
professional, business, legal and social context. In addition, students will
have developed an extensive range of appropriate English language
skills, as well as having produced a very useful portfolio of commercial
correspondence and written work. Language skills are developed
through many stimulating, realistic communicative activities.
VIV306 General German I
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
The study course continues to develop reading, listening, speaking and
writing skills in German as a second foreign language. Within the
framework of the course translation skills are developed working with
intermediate informative texts, translating from German into the mother
tongue.
VIA308 General Spanish I
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
The course is designed for Spanish as a second foreign language. The
study continues a more detailed study of the subject commenced in the
elementary Spanish language course. Students study input materials,
perform various communicative tasks and exercises, analyze personal
performance working in the class and independently. Students perform
oral and written tasks and answer different questions. They work both
individually and in small groups.
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VIA306 General French I
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
The course is designed for French as a second foreign language. The
study continues a more detailed study of the subject commenced in the
elementary course. Students study input materials, perform various
communicative tasks and exercises, analyze personal performance
working in the class and independently. Students perform oral and
written tasks and answer different questions. They work both individually
and in small groups.
Spring
HSP489 Organizational Psychology
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Psychological characteristics of a manager. Psychological
characteristics of a worker. Psychological theories of management.
Organizational culture and its levels. Staff selection. Team building.
Organization development.
English Language
2.00 CP (3.00 ECTS) upper Intermediate
Basic English course that can be integrated with other subjects on the
curriculum and that is based on acquisition of technical terminology in
the particular field: 1) acquiring creative reading skills by working with
professional texts; 2) mastering the fundamentals of relevant
conversation and developing discussion skills; 3) improving listening
comprehension skills to ensure effective participation in conferences,
projects etc. 4) developing writing skills (essays, summaries, abstracts,
conclusions).
Mathematics Part II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Introduction. Analytical geometry: vectors, lines, and surfaces. Linear
algebra: matrices, determinants, and systems of linear equations.
Introduction to analysis: limits, continuity. Differential calculus:
derivative, differentials and their applications. Integral calculus: indefinite
and definite integrals, their applications. Ordinary differential equations.
Series. Double and triple integrals.
Physics Part II
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Introduction to physics. Fundamentals of mechanical motion. Molecular
physics and thermodynamics. Electrostatics. Direct current.
Electromagnetism. Oscilations and waves. Optics. Quantum physics.
Structure of solid state. Nuclear physics and elementary particles.
Latvian Language ( Part I; Part II; Part III)
1.00 CP (1.5 ECTS) (each part)
The course is designed for foreigners. The aim of the course is to train
and develop basic skills in communication, listening, reading and writing
so that purpose in everyday situations. The course contains the most
neccesary topics.
History and Culture of Latvia
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Balts and Livs. Origin and development of their culture. The
development of different culture phenomena in Latvia: books, theatre,
cinema, music, fine art etc. Latvian folklore and mythology, Dievturība,
the search for Latvian identity.
Computer Studies (basic course)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Kinds of computers. An overview of the modern computer. The
fundamentals of the data processing theory. Alghorimization. Iteration,
recursion processes and loops. The fundamentals of programming
language: variables, arrays, records, files, input/output operations,
subroutines. Introduction in the programming. Modules of the program.
Libraries. Previous courses: Informatics of socondary school.
FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
BBM110 Introduction to Structural Analysis
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
General notions and axioms of statics. Forces, systems of forces and
operations with them. Ties (supports) and their reactions. Equilibrium of
bar systems. Calculations of forces under tension, compression,
bending. Mechanical properties of materials. Geometric specifications of
bar sections. Strength estimation of bar systems in case of static
loading. Kinematic and structural analysis of systems.
BĢE291 Global Positioning Systems (study project)
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Global positioning systems are dynamic in space and time, they provide
a range of backgrounds and industry activities. The course "Global
Positioning System Study Project" is the solution of practical tasks and
research-based academic and theoretical knowledge.
Study design challenge include geodetic, astronomical, etc. coordinates
and time systems, satellite conformation, their orbits, the constellation of
satellites, and the perception of signals.
BĢE206 Global Positioning Systems
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Global positioning systems are dynamic in space and time, they provide
a range of backgrounds and industry activities. The course "Global
Positioning System" presents the terms of coordinates and time
systems, satellites and their orbits, signals and satellite constellation.
Global Positioning practical side involves different methods of
measuring the performance of analytic processing and analysis of the
results.
BĢE329 Basics of Geoinformation Systems
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The acquisition of Geo-Information Systems Basics (GIS) is essential for
the formation of conception how to create the digital data sets in form of
files describing the spatial information of surrounding us environment.
These data sets
• may be visualized on the computer screen or printed out by using
specialized computer software,
• may be used to form the thematic maps with a graphical, numerical
and textual information,
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• may be analysed the stored information for decision making in
management,
• may be accumulated in various layers of graphical and attribute
information of many topics.
BĢE402 Real Estate Valuation (for engineers)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Regulations of real estate appraisal, real estate value influencing
factors, process of real estate appraisal, use of appraisal methods.
Regulations of cadastral valuation, use of methods of cadastral
valuation, real estate tax.
BĢE313 Astronomy
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Spherical astronomy: coordinate systems, coordinate transformations,
time and time measurement, motion of the coordinate systems,
Fundamentals of celestial mechanics: equations of motion, Kepler’s
Laws, Newton’s Laws, Two-body Equation. Applied astronomy.
Astronomy of stars.
BĢE300 Photogrammetry
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Scientific basis of the photogrammetry. Methods of the photogrammetry
and instruments. Analytic and terrestrial photogrammetry. Orientational
elements, measuring of the coordinates. Photomaps. Aerotriangulation.
FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
DOP702 Customer Relationship Management and Social Network
Technologies
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Customer relationship management systems together with social
networking enable reaching a large number of customers and potential
customers as well as gathering and distributing information using
electronic channels. The course explores typical characteristics of
customer relationship management systems and social networking
applications with emphasis on understanding dynamics interactions
within networking systems. Specific features of different social
networking technologies and their utilization in business process
optimization are also reviewed.
DSP706 Business Process Management and Engineering
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Business process management and engineering requires understanding
of basic principles of business process modelling, management,
improvement, and reengineering. During the course students will learn
to develop business process models, assign performance identifiers to
process elements, assess the correspondence of business process to
its goal, and to develop business process change proposals and
implement changes at the level of a business process model.
DSP707 Service Science, Management, and Engineering
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course is about service oriented approach in business and
information systems and software engineering. It concerns vertical
(inside the enterprise) and horizontal (inter-organisational) service
provision situations. The emphasis is put on new innovative service
development. The course comprises service design methods, basics of
building service oriented architectures (SOA), and other topics of
service engineering. Students will experiment with various service
development and running technologies. They will learn approaches to
service governance according to most popular service management
methods and standards. Students are expected to have basic
knowledge in business process modelling, systems theory and portfolio
management. The course concerns also research advances in SOA.
DSP701 Knowledge Management Systems
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
In this course students will learn about the concepts of organisational
learning and knowledge, essential factors of organisational learning,
knowledge flow and networks and technologies supporting them.
Human-computer interaction and interface design will be discussed.
Students will learn to define knowledge management strategy, to design
knowledge management systems, to plan the development of these
systems and will be familiar with different knowledge management
technologies.
DOP319 Computer Networks
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Computer networks and computer technology. ISO OSI model. Global
networks. Local networks and their communication. Organization of
network working places, communication channels, modems. Basic
network services. Electronic mailing systems. Addressing in electronic
mailing systems, office management on their basis. Design of network
working place. Network service basis. Mailing electronic systems.
DIP381 Operating Systems
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Operating System conception. Tasking and processes. Process
coordination and synchronization. Physical and virtual memory
organization. OS performance evaluation. OS examples - MS DOS,
UNIX, OS/2, Windows.
DPI230 Object-Oriented Programming
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
This course covers object-oriented (OO) programming concepts and
techniques using C++ language as an example. After completing the
course students will understand the basic principles of OO programming
and obtain OO programming skills. OO basic concepts - abstraction,
encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism are discussed as well as
practical programming issues, including class hierarchy formation, an
exception handling, templates, etc. Comparison of C++ with some other
OO programming languages (eg C # or Java) is also given. During
laboratory work students must demonstrate theoretical knowledge and
acquire programming skills.
DOP201 Introduction to Operations Research
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Operations Research is a very important area of study, which tracks its
roots to business applications. It combines the three broad disciplines of
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business Applications.
Course of study presents the most important operations research
problems and diversity of the addressed methods; provides knowledge
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about possibilities of using the theoretical models in real situations and
systems quantitative analysis.
DPI348 Introduction to Applied Computer Science
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Students became familiar with scientific research method and get an
information about requirements and best practice of presentation of
research results, which are used for development of first scientific
research during bachelor studies - bachelor thesis. Lectures content an
information about what is a scientific research, what are its main
components, how to use sources of scientific bibliography, how to use
scientific ideas and results of scientific research offered by another
authors, how to apply scientific method for bachelor level research and
how to present own results during assertion of bachelor thesis. Practical
lessons give to students a possibility to report on the stage of bachelor
level research and to present a new result of the research and/or
updating of an old result. Tasks are directed to application of theoretical
information for practical approbation of received knowledge to develop
parts of pilot research and to present intermediary results of scientific
research.
DSP341 Fundamentals of Computer Systems Design
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Systems lyfe cycles and design. Stages of system design. Top down
and bottom up design strategies. Traditional and advanced approaches
to Subject helps to understand tasks of system designing and place in
the system development' s process. Students form project team, led by
a student. The group consists of subgroups which are also run(ned) by
the students. Students' task is to establish requirements for designed
system, design it and realize at least in the prototype' s level. The
system has a real customer, and all student activities proceeds in
natural conditions of the systems designing. Subject also includes the
theoretical aspects of the systems designing: upward and downward
designing, traditional and modern methods of the system designing,
different types of the system designing.
DIP203 Data Structures
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Data structures concept and classification. Abstract data structures.
Basic data structures. Linear data structures: arrays, lists, tables,
stacks, queues. Non-linear data structures: trees and graphs. Logic and
physical data structures. Pointers and lists. Simple linked list
specification, representation and design. Double linked lists and their
usage.
DIM204 Discrete Mathematics
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Sets, mappings, relations. Combinatorics. Boolean algebra; discrete
circuits, automata.
DIP106 Algorithmization and Programming of Solutions II
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Students receive academic knowledge in computer applications, as well
as pragmatic skills in development of algorithms, software development
and debugging. The acquired knowledge and skills provide further
successful mastering of computer science courses.
DSP201 Database Management Systems
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Concepts of database (DB) technology. DB management systems
(DBMS) and their functionality. DBMS types. Possibilities and
restrictions of relation DB. DB data definition languages. Query
languages SQL and QbE. Application design in DB systems. Tools of
programming automatization. DBMS programming languages. Data
exchange standards. Main principles of DB design.
DMS214 Random Processes
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Definition and application of random process. Multivariate distributions.
Correlation theory. Classification of processes. Stationary processes.
Markov chain with discrete and continuous time. Markov processes.
Gussian processes. Imiitation of random processes.
DSP422 Artificial Intelligence (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Artificial intelligence is developing towards four goals – to create
systems that think or act like humans, as well as systems that think or
act rationally. In this course students acquire knowledge about a
modern approach to artificial intelligence – development of intelligent
agents. The course is focused on properties, environment, architectures
and programs of intelligent agents, logical agents, ontologies, planning,
uncertain knowledge and reasoning, making simple and complex
decisions, inductive learning, learning decision trees, neural networks
and reinforcement learning. In development of a course work students
must use their theoretical knowledge for implementation of agent based
intelligent systems and analysis of their performance.
DIP414 Computer Aided Solution Processing (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Supervised machine learning, regression modelling, linear regression,
least-squares method, model evaluation, automatic model building,
heuristic search, genetic algorithms, genetic programming, nearest
neighbour methods, regression trees and their practical applications.
DPI401 Programming of Processes (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
This course covers the process management, theoretical and practical
aspects of scheduling and synchronization techniques, including the use
of Petri net modeling process. Memory management, including virtual
memory and page replacement algorithms, distributed systems
management methods and algorithms are also included in the course.
Students acquire skills for independent analysis and presentation of
theoretical material.
DIP484 Applied Software Systems (scientific seminar) (graduate)
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Advanced models, methods, technologies and tools used in application
software systems developing are considered. The basis of research
seminar: latest papers in software journals, conference proceedings,
exibition catalogues etc.
IDA117 Basics of Occupational Safety (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
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The policy of the state and labour protections requirements. Harmful
and dangerous factors of working environment, their influence on a
human body, principles of standardization. Measures for elimination or
reduction of this influence. The bases of fire protection.
HSP489 Organizational Psychology (graduate)
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Psychological characteristics of a manager. Psychological
characteristics of a worker. Psychological theories of management.
Organizational culture and its levels. Staff selection. Team building.
Organization development.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
IET127 Microeconomics
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The subject matter of the course is Microeconomics. Demand. Supply.
Utility and demand. Comparison of prospective and current value.
Discounting. Production, productivity. Maximization of corporate profits
in the conditions of perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic
competition and oligopoly. Market of production factors: labour market;
market of production resources; land market. Theory of public choice.
IET104 Macroeconomics
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The subject matter of the course is Macroeconomics. Main economic
indicators. GDP and its calculation. Cycles in national economy.
Macroeconomic equilibrium. Money, banking, inflation. Employment,
unemployment. Fiscal policy and national budget. Monetary policy.
Keynesian theory and monetarism. Model IS-LM. International economic
relations.
IUE133 Introduction to Study Field
1.00 CP (1.5 ECTS)
Organization of the study process. Methods of studies: reading,
listening, writing, exposition of the material, preparation for
examinations. Use of literature and other sources of information.
Problems of national and regional economic development.
Entrepreneurship and its role in the development of Latvian national
economy. Organization of international relations and fundamentals of
customs.
IUE216 Computers for Economists
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Introduction to processing of economic information by means of the MS
Excel program - Goal Seek, Data Analysis and functions installed in
these programs. Statistical processing of data by using forecasting
elements, graphical and analytical possibilities offered by MS Excel.
Optimization of simplified economic tasks by MS Excel programs Solver
and MathCad. Development of a data base. Powerpoint and its use for
presentations.
IĀS207 Economic Statistics
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The course obtains tasks and organization of statistics. The course
covers the tasks which include statistical observation, grouping,
tabulation, data plotting, absolute, relative and average variation
parameters, dynamic time series and implementation of the theory in
practice.
IĀS215 Quantitative Methods for Economics
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The course includes characterisation of economic and mathematical
methods and models and decision making process. Within the course,
students learn forecasting methods by using time series, models for
examining economic relationships, models of linear programming,
simulation and elements of the queuing theory.
IMP203 International Economic Relations
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Basic course on international movement of goods, services, labour and
capital, regional economic integration and international economic
organizations. The course is based on knowledge in theory of market
economy and develops skills for its application
IUV227 Business and Labour Law
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Concepts of Law theory, concepts of civil contractual relations, Family,
Inheritance and Employment Law. Legal deal conception and its
participants. Legal deal structure and forms. Main regulations of contract
conclusion. Obligations and claimsfrom illegal activity. Guilt as the base
of civiljudical responsibility. The degrees of guilt.
IUV207 Fundamentals of Finances
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Elements of financial system. State finance management. Firm finance
system and its goals. Credit system. System of banks. Securities
market. Management of firm assets and capital. Investments
management. Management of financial risk. Exchange market. System
of insurance. Firm management in insolvency cases.
IUV301 Business Management
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The targets and choice of management. Internal & external
surroundingog the enterprise. The management of innovations.
Management forms ofenterprise. The checking of process. Venture. The
management of conflict.
IUV302 Labor Management (basic course)
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
ILO, most important conventions. Systems of social safety.
Industrialresource. Wages of employees.
IUE335 Investment Economics
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Essence and relevance of investments in economy, macroeconomic
factors affecting activity of investments, investment climate in the
country and the role of the state in investment process. Types of
investments, planning of capital investments and fundamental
methodological principles of planning capital investments, formation of
the price of capital. Principles of modeling calculations by using Excel.
IUE705 Trade Enterprises Management
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The role of trading in the Latvian economy. Latvian economic relations
with the EU countries. Trade enterprise types, features, functions,
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planning and forecasting, organizational structure, management. Trade
enterprise performance indicators, evaluation methods, performance
records.
IUV209 Accounting
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
An organization of book-keeping accounting. A financial economic
action's balance and his analysis.
IET516 Research Methodology (graduate)
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The course dealt with the concept of a scientific study, induction and
deduction. Types of Research. Research methods. Research ethics and
academic honesty. Cleared qualitative and quantitative research,
research and data collection phases and their analysis. It means a
research topic selection, justification and literature review studies. Are
considered and evaluated academic publication databases and their use
in the study process and conduct research. Discussion of the
requirements of research design and presentation. Research
organization on the Internet: The advantages and disadvantages. The
course is given including research funding types and sources.
IUE593 Theory of Economic Analysis (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Goals and objectives of economic analysis. Methodology of economic
analysis. Provision of information for analysis of business peformance.
Quantitative methods of analysis of business performance, their
application. Methodology of analysis of indicators of business
performance. Analysis of utilization of resources. Analysis of production
prime cost. Analysis of profit and profitability.
IEU538 Financial and Commercial Calculation Methods (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The objective of this course is principles and methods of financial and
commercial calculations. The main attention of course is put to interest
theory (simple and compound interest theory, force of interest,
calculation methods of accumulation and present value of money).
Additionally course covers calculation methods of annuities. Definition of
cash flow, equivalence principle is introduced to students and all
received knowledge is used to analyse different financial problems.
Further course covers introduction in different types of risks in business,
risk classification and risk estimation by applying statistical, expert and
special coefficient methods, criteria for decision making and examples
of their application.
IUV528 Corporate Social Responsibility (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Theory of corporate social responsibility (CSR), classification and
evaluation of CSR, role of stakeholder theory in CSR, CSR elements
and initiatives, implementation of CSR program in company, worldwide
practice of CSR, CSR practice in Latvia.
IEU535 Project Planning and Control (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The goal of the subject is to provide necessary knowledge and skills
about modern project management methods, project development
phases planning, project structure creation, project tasks, durations,
terms, resources and costs planning, coordination, controlling and
correction, milestones plan creation, project plan performance
monitoring and control.
IUE585 Economics and Management of Innovations (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Classification of innovations. Role of innovations in the development of
entrepreneurship. Planning, management, financing and forecasting of
innovations in the market conditions. Economic evaluation of investment
projects. Innovations and economic strategy in an enterprise.
Management of innovations in the process of creating, making and
realization. Model for selecting the options of innovations. Quality
innovations and their competitiveness. Pricing in the sphere of
innovations.
FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
RTR215 Circuit Theory
5.00 CP (7.5 ECTS)
Transient analysis of electric circuits. First order circuits. Second order
circuits. State variable analysis. Discrete-time convolution. Continuoustime convolution. Convolution algebra. Laplace transforms. Transfer
function. Bode plots. Two-port networks. Two-port parameters. Two-port
interconnections. Introduction into electric filter analysis.
RTR220 Basics of Signal Theory
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Classification of signals, their characteristics, examples of use in
communication systems. Continuous-time periodic and non-periodic
signals, Fourier transforms, their properties. Discrete-time signals,
Discrete Fourier Transforms, digital filtering, FIR and IIR filters.
Modulation, AM, FM, PM signals, digital modulation, transformation of
modulated signals by narrowband linear systems. Random signals, their
main parameters, principles of measurement, noise in electronic
systems.
DMS212 Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Classical definition of probability. Axsiomatical definition of probability.
Algebra of events. Bernully's schema. Formulas of full probability and
Baijes. Continuous and discrete random variable. Distributive and
density of functions. Large numbers law. Central limit theoreme.
Elements of mathematical statistics. Combinatoric. Test of hypothesis.
RAE305 TeletrafficTheory
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The course gives knowledge and skills of modelling, analysis and
simulation of telecommunication networks as mass service systems.
Dealing with M/M/1, M/M/k systems analytically. The use of Markov
chains as mathematical models. Acquiring skills in simulation of systems
with Petrie nets and other simple simulating tools (Java Simulation
TOOLS).
REA302 Materials, Components, Microelectronics
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
General characteristics of materials and components. Electroconductive materials and components. Dielectric materials. Resistors.
Capacitors. Magnetic materials, inductive components. Semiconductors
materials. Fundamentals of microelectronics technology.
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RAE359 Distributed Systems in Telecommunications
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The course deals with distributive systems in telecommunications. The
goal of the course is to give an introduction to the distributive system
problems, modelling of parallel processes and understanding of Open
System Interconnection reference model (OSI - RM), functionality and
architecture of telecommunications networks.
FACULTY OF POWER AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RDE425 Research Seminars (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Scientific workshops cover the following themes: presentation and
discussion of the problems in the next generation telecommunications
networks based on the analysis of the scientific literature, presentation
and discussion of MSc analytical and experimental research results, the
latest reviews on communications and measurement methodology, the
latest telecommunications software for the analysis and their application
reviews, taking part in scientific seminars, and work on the master thesis
discussions.
EEP203 Digital Electronics (basic level)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Digital quantities, number systems, logic functions, Boolean algebra and
laws, Karnaugh map, analysis and design of combinational logic circuits,
fixed function logic circuits, programmable logic and its description
methods.
RAE475 Telecomunications and Computer Networks (graduate)
5.00 CP (7.5 ECTS)
Telecommunications networks and systems as a telecommunication
business infrastructure are studied. Skills of using the network control
and management technologies and tools, network planning skills,
network simulation skills and tools are objectives of this course.
RAE473 Computer Technologies in Telecommunications (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The objective of the course is to enable students to construct software
by means of systematic object-oriented analysis and design. The course
covers the methods for object-oriented analysis and modelling of
application domains and software systems. The analysis includes
description of objects and their structuring and functional specifications.
The design will include the system modelling with layering and
partitioning.
RDE417 Physics of Optical Information Processing (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of
optoelectronic and optical communications. Topics cover waveguide
optics, nanophotonics, metamaterials, holography, optical information
processing, laser technology and nonlinear optics, atmospheric laser
communications, FOTS information multiplexing and computer
simulation.
RDE410 Design and Maintenance of Telecommunications Networks
(graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course deals with projecting of transmission systems. Students
identify and define tasks, structure, and content of a project. Topics
include principles of electricity supply and powering, maintenance tasks
and management, parameters and methods, condition, control means
and parameters of communication systems, remote control systems.
EEI358 Intelligent Electronic Equipment in Robotic Systems
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Industrial electronic devices with self-educated and fuzzy logic control
equipment on the basis of standard processors and special microchips.
Artificial neural networks in motion control in the robotic control systems.
Generic algorithms and artificial intelligent in the control of robots.
EEP585 Simulation of Electrical Processes (graduate)
5.00 CP (7.5 ECTS)
The subject is devoted to simulation of electrical circuits. Principles of
composing of differential equation systems for electrical equipment, of
their numerical calculation, and its features in MATLAB are given in the
first significant part of the course. The second part is devoted to
PSPICE circuit description language and to the features of its practical
utilization. The theoretical part of the course deals with solutions of
ordinary differential equation systems and basics principles of PSPICE.
The practical (most important) part of the course includes various
examples of simulation of electrical equipment.
EEP583 Industrial Frequency Converters and Inverters (graduate)
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Historical overview of AC drive systems development. Mechanical and
electrical characteristics of DC and AC drive systems with different
speed control methods. Variable frequency AC drives, typical
applications and characteristics. Inverters and frequency converters with
pulse width modulation techniques. Scalar and vector-oriented control
methods of frequency converters.
EEP572 The Control Systems of Power Electronics Equipment
(graduate)
5.00 CP (7.5 ECTS)
Electronic elements of control systems. Saw-teeth mode voltage,
forming of firing pulses. Achieving of the time delay in control systems,
phase shifting control, synchronization with network, generators for
clock pulses, diversification devices, Pulse Width Modulators,
microprocessor based control systems for frequency converters.
EEP524 Design of Power Electronics Systems (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The subject is proposed for full and part-time RTU academic master
study program „Computerized Control of Electrical Technologies”
students. The power electronics system main converter design and
calculation are considered. It is desribed the design and calculation of
controllable rectifier, net inverter, DC pulse converter and autonomous
inverter power and control schemes.
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FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MMP532 Mechanics of Composite Materials (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Composite materials. Fibers. Matrix materials. Types of composite
materials. Calculation of the streses and strains in composite materials.
The methods and models of micromechanics of composites. The model
of the unidirectional composite. The model of the composite, armed with
short fibers. FEM apliccation in the micromechanics of composite
materials. Macromechanics of composites. Strength and fracture in
composites.
MTH505 Rotary Machines (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Rotating parts of structures, shafts of energy and transportation
machinery parts. A key initiative of the dynamic load factor, rotor
disbalance. The dynamic calculation methods are analysed. The rotor
balancing methods are considered.
MMP539 Vibrotechnology and Vibromachines (graduate)
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Typical vibtotechnologies and machines. Fundamentals of the system.
Nonlinear effects. Optimal design. Vibroisolation tasks. Optimal vibroprotection of machines and constructions. Complexes. Rotor dynamics.
Design and calculations.
MSE535 Non-Standard Sources of Energy (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
The subject gives basic knowledge in matters of non-standard and
alternative energy sources, sustainable development theory, legislative
acts and strategies on different levels that support and promote use of
such energy sources and the modernization of utilization technologies.
Huge attention is given to energy sources that have been used already
for several centuries – solar, wind, running water (oceans, sees, rivers,
tidal and ebb energy), biomass. The potential and the level of the
utilization technology of every source is carefully evaluated according to
technical, economic, environmental aspects. Emphasis is put on
efficiency of energy conversion and total profitability. From the same
aspects household and industrial waste, sludge from water treatment
plants is considered. Interest is also built towards nuclear energy and
hydrogen technologies. All sources are evaluated on the level of EU and
the Republic of Latvia development plans.
IDA117 Basics of Occupational Safety (graduate)
1.0 CP (1.5 ECTS)
The policy of the state and labour protections requirements. Harmful
and dangerous factors of working environment, their influence on a
human body, principles of standardization. Measures for elimination or
reduction of this influence. The bases of fire protection.
MMP535 Fracture Theory (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Griffith ideas on cracks stability conditions. Irvin method. Stress
concentration. Stress intensity factor. Fracture toughtness. Energy
methods: J-integral, strain energy release rate parameter, R-curve.
Damagemechanics. Cracks and debonding in composites. Cyclic
loading and de-bonding in composites. Cyclic loading and cracks
propagation conditi-ons.
MMP533 Nonlinear Mechanics of Materials (graduate)
3.00 CP (4.5 ECTS)
Material classification. Nonlinearity. Rheology. Plasticity. Stress
distortion and nonlinear theory. Flow theory. Viscosity. Nonlinear creep
theory. Mechanical models. Models with memory. Aging models. Flow
models. The crack theory. Elastic properties of non-linear models.
Technology. Calculation program.
HSP446 Pedagogy (graduate)
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The course deals with important aspects of pedagogy such as subject of
pedagogy, different philosophies of education, theories about teaching
and learning. The students are introduced to basic concepts of learning
and the current pedagogical ideas.During the course students are
involved in different learning activities: group discussions, case studies,
presentations . The aim of activities is to show how the theory relates to
the pedagogical practice. Students will be able to develop the practical
skills how to manage the education process. During the reflections
promoted by lecturer students will get deeper understanding of main
issues of teaching process: pedagogical style and motivation, interaction
in pedagogical environment. Students will learn how to cooperate, how
to share the ideas, how to describe, anayse and evaluate concrete
pedagogical situations .
INSTITUTE OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS
HVD144 Basic Grammar Course II
5.00 CP (7.5 ECTS)
Acquisition of basic English grammar skills by applying them in written
and oral speech (in reports, conversations, summaries, essays).
Knowledge of English grammar is acquired through the study of theory
and practical drills.
VIA161 Analytical Reading II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course provides extensive reading and text analysis of professional
literature in engineering, culture, economics, etc. Integration of
communicative situations to master different skills of work with a text as
well as professional situations thereby modelling students’ professional
activity.
VIA150 Development of Listening Comprehension of Monologues,
Dialogues and Professional Texts I
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Students listen to interviews, reports, and surveys. Business and
professional situations in English are used in order to develop listening
comprehension skills. Students make oral summaries of the texts they
have listened to, comment on them, and perform various communicative
tasks. Students use the skills and competences acquired to express
their opinion, argue for and against, as well as present information.
HVD123 Functional Communication II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Development of students skills in speaking and making presentations on
professional subjects at conferences. Communication in a foreign
language at a conversational level. The content of the course includes
developing competence in spoken business language. Presentations
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are made on the following subjects: professional, economic, cultural,
and historical issues.
HVD118 English Speaking Countries II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Geography, history, culture, traditions, holidays, political and economic
situation, applied information on customs and way of life in the USA and
UK are covered within the framework of the course. Students complete
oral and written tasks. Students work individually, in pairs, in groups,
present their achievements to their colleagues. Regular work with
different tasks; individual, independent work with the textbooks; analysis
of the new material. Students discuss situations in any sphere of life,
compare processes and problems in the USA, Europe and Latvia.
Discussions, reports and essays on the course topics.
HVD156 Fundamentals of Written Speech I
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
This course provides an introduction to writing clear, accurate messages
and to understanding basic writing strategies. It is designed to help
students to be more proficient at the kind of writing they need to do. This
course will acquaint students with some typical techniques used for
effective writing and will give them practice in writing various kinds of
business letters, reports, summaries, reviews, abstracts and essays.
Students will master vocabulary and terminology of business
correspondence.
Practical classes at which different types of letters, pieces of academic
writing are analyzed, new vocabulary is mastered, writing and
translating skills are developed. A short introduction into different types
of business letters is given. Both individual and group work is
implemented. Independent work of students is encouraged.
HVD141 Studies of State Language II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Revision of the main grammar themes and improvement of knowledge
in connection with the themes being studied. Acquiring of vocabulary
and speech skills on the basis of the topics about the history, economy,
politics and culture of Latvia. Special attention is being paid to spelling
and elimination of mistakes characteristic for Russian language
speakers both in written and oral speech. Basic business writing skills.
HVD142 Translation Practice:Latvian-Russian and Russian-Latvian
II 4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Integrated state language and Russian language skills improvement in
connection with the are a of work 1) text comprehension and problem
analysis development of discussion skills, listening comprehension;
2) development of oral speech comprehension in order to participate in
meeting, conferences, etc. for consecutive interpreting; 3) written
translation of a text, style and vocabulary improvement, document
layout and written translation.
VIA185 Lexicology and Stylistics
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The course introduces the fundamental notions of Lexicology and
Stylistics, it covers the main themes of modern English lexicology and
stylistics: language units, word building, semantic changes,
phraseology, borrowings, semasiology, neology, lexicography, methods
of stylistic analysis, stylistic expressive means and their classification. It
enables students to uncover the layers, patterns and levels that
constitute stylistic description in the process of translation the texts from
the source into the target ones.
IET109 Fundamentals of National Economy
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The subject matter of economic theory. Market mechanism. Demand.
Supply. Elasticity. Needs, utility. Production factors, productivity.
Production costs. Profit. Microeconomic equilibrium and stability.
Business cycles in national economy. Equilibrium in national economy.
Money and inflation. Employment. Role of the government in
economics. Forms of international economic relations and their
development.
IUV101 Fundamentals of Law
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
Abstract Concepts of Law theory, concepts of civil contractual relations,
Family, Inheritance and Employment Law. Legal deal conception and its
participants. Legal deal structure and forms. Main regulations of contract
conclusion. Obligations and claims from illegal activity. Guilt as the base
of civil judicial responsibility. The degrees of quilt.
VIA311 Academic Writing I
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
The course provides students with practice they need in order to
incorporate new knowledge and skills.
The first part of the course introduces students into comprehensive
rhetoric, conventions and style of English academic writing. It intends to
develop the basic skills of paragraph organisation, sentence structure
and specific strategies of English academic writing.
The second part of the course provides samples of academic writing
and appropriate practice materials for students who need to write exam
essays, abstracts, summaries, reports etc. in English.
The aim of the course – to enable students to write better for academic
purposes — is achieved through applying a process-genre approach to
writing, using authentic source texts, and a step-by-step method of
teaching academic writing. All the classes in the course are conducted
in the form of student-centred collaborative writing workshops to allow
maximum time for writing, to foster students' independence and to
facilitate meaningful written communication.
VIA310 Development of Listening Comprehension Skills II
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
Development of speaking, reading, and listening skills. Situational
communicative, pseudo-professional and professional communicative
situations are used to develop listening skills in the English language.
Students study definite issues developing oral and written speech, as
well as listening skills. Discussion topics: professional, popular scientific,
social economic, scientific technical issues. Practical classes based on
various tests, communicative – situational tasks, pair / group work,
discussions, denotative graphs (logical schemes of the text),
brainstorming, regular listening practice, etc.
VIA164 Translation of Specialization Texts II
4.00 CP (6.0 ECTS)
Students read and analyse the source text (ST) paying attention to the
following translatological categories: topic (the place and the year of
publishing of the ST, the publishing house, formal features of the ST,
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specific features of language pairs; composition of the ST, status of the
ST); semantics (word meaning, synonymy, polysemy, idiomatic
meaning, functions of a linguistic sign, connotations, associations); lexis
(terminology); pragmatics (the function of the target text (TT), translation
tasks, the recipient, cross-cultural differences), and stylistics (the style of
the ST, stylistic analysis, syntax, functional styles, cohesion etc.).
Students learn to determine the text type of the ST, identify translation
problems and solve them, develop translation strategies, and select
appropriate translation methods. Students work with dictionaries,
glossaries and other reference literature. They translate the text, revise
and assess the translation editing it if necessary.
VIA165 Practice in Consecutive Interpreting II
8.00 CP (12.0 ECTS)
Students get acquainted with the course of Consecutive Interpretation,
its aim and specific character of consecutive interpreting as well as with
the work of an interpreter. They acquire the note-taking technique,
perform different tasks, participate in role-plays and interpret simulated
seminars, conferences, etc. Communicative and interactive study
method. Independent and responsible learning, cooperative learning.
Pair work at practical classes.
VIA180 Translation of Legal Texts
2.00 CP (3.0 ECTS)
The students master the use and definitions of legal terms. In practical
classes they define and analyze terminology, present the ability to work
with different types of legal documents, magazines, newspapers and
books, using analytical skills and lexical knowledge in order to translate
texts in Law from English into Latvian/Russian and vice versa. Students
are taught to apply different sources and reference materials as well as
dictionaries and glossaries. Students individually should create a
glossary of legal terminology.
VIA156 Translation and Comprehension of Professional Literature I
8.00 CP (12.0 ECTS)
Students read and analyze different texts in the major in order to
develop the following skills and competences:
• Understanding meaning: deducing the meaning of unfamiliar words
and word groups; relations within the sentence/complex sentences;
implications - information not explicitly stated, conceptual meaning, e.g.
comparison, purpose, cause, effect.
• Understanding relationships in the text: - text structure; the
communicative value of sentences; relations between the parts of a text
through lexical and grammatical cohesion devices and indicators in
discourse.
• Understanding important points; distinguishing the main ideas from
supporting detail; recognising unsupported claims and claims supported
by evidence - fact from opinion; extracting salient points to summarise;
following an argument; reading critically/evaluating the text.
• Reading efficiently: surveying the text, chapter/article, paragraphs,
skimming for gist/general impression; scanning to locate specifically
required information; reading quickly.
• Note taking.
• Summarizing.
Discussions on the following subjects: fundamental principles of text
analysis; text types; semantic, syntactic and lexical characteristics of
professional texts; communicative function of the text; structure of the
text; semantic and pragmatic features of the text; content structure of
the text; comprehension and interpretation of the text; efficient reading
and interpretation of informative, narrative and descriptive texts in the
major in English.
VIV306 General German II
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
The study course continues to develop reading, listening, speaking and
writing skills in German as a second foreign language. Within the
framework of the course translation skills are developed working with
intermediate informative texts, translating from German into the mother
tongue.
VIA308 General Spanish II
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
The course is designed for Spanish as a second foreign language. The
study continues a more detailed study of the subject commenced in the
elementary Spanish language course. Students study input materials,
perform various communicative tasks and exercises, analyze personal
performance working in the class and independently. Students perform
oral and written tasks and answer different questions. They work both
individually and in small groups.
VIA306 General French II
6.00 CP (9.0 ECTS)
The course is designed for French as a second foreign language. The
study continues a more detailed study of the subject commenced in the
elementary course. Students study input materials, perform various
communicative tasks and exercises, analyze personal performance
working in the class and independently. Students perform oral and
written tasks and answer different questions. They work both individually
and in small groups.
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