The Faculty of Physics and Mathematics was founded in 1918 as one of the first two faculties of Kamianets-Podilskyi State Ukrainian University. In terms of the number of students, it was the largest faculty of the university. The first dean of the faculty was a famous zoologist – Professor Petro Buchynskyi.
Currently, the educational process of the faculty is carried out in two buildings located in the center of Kamianets-Podilskyi, near the central building of the university. The advantage is the convenient location of the student dormitory: it takes up to 5 minutes walk to get to the faculty.
Highly qualified, experienced, responsive and attentive teachers, whose classes are interesting and exciting, work at the faculty. They are always happy to pass on their experience and knowledge to the next generation.
Our students’ university life is very active: scientific groups, sports sections, art groups have been created for them. Senior students introduce newcomers to the long-standing traditions of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, for example, students’ initiation, where, in addition to competitions and quests, first-year students receive cracker medals, which are sure to “bring luck” if you bite into it before the exam; it is desirable that the “cracker” was enough for all years of study.
After successful graduation, our students work as teachers of mathematics, physics, computer science and specialists in the field of computer science and information technology. The professional training of students is based on the development of a modern highly qualified personality and provides deep, thorough knowledge of mathematical, physical and computer sciences.
Departments of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics
The priority of the Department of Mathematics is the training of highly qualified, competitive mathematics and computer science teachers in general secondary and professional (vocational) education institutions within the specialty 014 Secondary Education (Mathematics). The scientific interests of the Department of Mathematics cover a wide range of research: modern methods of teaching mathematics, research on mathematical, complex, functional and convex analyses, differential equations, approximation and graph theories. The teachers of the department are involved in the creation of an individual educational platform for studying school mathematics, the algorithm of which is similar to the work of a tutor. A scientific school “Analytical and qualitative methods in the theory of approximations and evolutionary equations” functions at the Department of Mathematics. The department cooperates with leading scientific associations of Ukraine. Scientific and pedagogical workers actively work on the constant updating and modernization of educational and professional programs, regularly test the results of their own scientific research at conferences of various levels.
The Department of Physics provides training for the professional qualification of physics and computer science teacher in general secondary education institutions within the specialty 014 Secondary Education (Physics). Scientific school “Theoretical and technical aspects of the objectification of educational activities control” functions at the Department of Physics, conducting scientific research related to the synthesis and research of the electrophysical characteristics of functional semiconductor materials for modern electronics. The department maintains close and fruitful ties with leading scientific schools both in Ukraine and abroad. The department pays special attention to educational robotics.
The Department of Physics is constantly working on improving the educational and professional programs of specialists in Secondary Education (Physics), involving interested employers and stakeholders, maintains close ties with physics departments of other Ukrainian higher education institutions, general secondary education institutions of the city and region, develops new programs of academic disciplines that contribute to increasing the digitalization of the educational process and make the graduate competitive both on the domestic and on the international labor market.
The Department is constantly working on improving the educational and professional programs of specialists, involving interested employers and stakeholders, updating educational disciplines that contribute to increasing the digitalization of the educational process.
Students who study in the specialty 122 Computer Science acquire specialized conceptual knowledge that includes modern scientific achievements in the field of computer science and is the basis for original thinking and conducting research, critical reflection of problems in the field of computer science and on the border of fields of knowledge; computer science problem-solving abilities and skills necessary for conducting research or carrying out innovative activities in order to develop new knowledge and procedures.
List of specialties
The first (bachelor) level of higher education
Educational and professional program Secondary education (Mathematics, Computer Science) of the specialty 014 Secondary education (Mathematics) in the field of knowledge 01 Education / Pedagogy at the first (bachelor) level of higher education provides training of a highly qualified and competitive specialist; formation of general and professional competences, which guarantee a high level of professional training of future mathematics and computer science teachers in general secondary education institutions, who possess fundamental knowledge and practical skills for the effective organization of training and education of students capable of self-improvement and self-development. The educational process is aimed at students’ acquisition of knowledge and competences, which include the profociency in mathematical apparatus, programming skills, web development, administration, the ability to apply the acquired knowledge when solving practical tasks, mastering traditional and innovative means of pedagogical activity.
The organization of the educational process is based on scientific and practical achievements in mathematics, computer science and methods of teaching mathematics and computer science, it focuses on the mastery of subject knowledge, methodological techniques and modern pedagogical technologies, the basics of higher mathematics and computer science.
The educational and professional program Secondary education (Physics, computer science) of the specialty 014 Secondary education (Physics) at the first (bachelor) level of higher education is aimed at ensuring the training of a highly qualified and competitive specialist in the field knowledge 01 Education/Pedagogy, the formation of general and professional competencies that will ensure a high the level of professional training of physics and computer science teachers in general secondary education institution, who possess fundamental knowledge and practical skills for the effective organization of the educational process in educational institutions of various types, capable of self-improvement and self-development and competitive in the labor market.
While studying in the specialty, students receive fundamental professional training in physics, computer science and their teaching methods, thorough knowledge of mathematics, astronomy, modern electronics, 3D design and printing, basics of robotics, STEM technologies. Having chosen this specialty, students will not only discover the unlimited fascinating world of nature and technology, but will also be able to contribute to the development of modern science.
The educational and professional program 122 Computer science and information technologies of the field of knowledge 12 Information technologies at the first (bachelor) level of higher education is based on generally known scientific results, taking into account the current state of information technologies; the emphasis is on readiness to work and acquire knowledge skills in computer sciences and information technologies, mathematical and computer modeling of processes and systems of various nature, forecasting, design, optimization, system analysis and decision-making tasks, analysis and synthesis of data and knowledge.
The second (master's) level of higher education
The educational and professional program “Secondary Education (Mathematics, Computer Science)” of the second (master’s) level of higher education is based on modern pedagogical trends in STEM education, scientific and practical achievements in mathematics, computer science and methods of teaching mathematics and computer science, it focuses on the acquisition of competencies, necessary for further professional career. Our graduates are able to think logically and abstractly; conduct research; analyze the obtained results; independently solve educational, methodical, organizational issues that may arise during professional activity; eliminate all kinds of problems; justify their actions.
The educational and professional program “Secondary Education (Physics, Computer Science)” of the second (master’s) level of higher education provides training of a highly qualified and competitive specialist in the field of knowledge 01 Education/Pedagogy. The educational and professional program is focused on training specialists to carry out educational activities in physics and computer science in general secondary education institutions of various types. The program is based on scientific and practical achievements in physics, astronomy, computer science, pedagogy and didactics, teaching methods, and focuses on specializations relevant to the specialty, within which further professional and scientific career of the graduate is possible. The program provides a thorough mastery of the knowledge of professional disciplines, methodological techniques and modern pedagogical technologies, the basics of general and theoretical physics and computer science. Practical training of a specialist is provided by production pedagogical practices in the real educational conditions of modern general secondary education institution.
The educational and professional program 122 Computer science and information technologies for the second (master’s) level of higher education provides for the generation of skills and competencies of a specialist in the development of mathematical, information support and software of computer systems in the field of information technologies.
| Administration of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics | |
Contacts Dean Viktor Shchyrba, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor, shchyrba.viktor@kpnu.edu.ua Deputy Dean for Educational Work and Quality Assurance in Higher Education Tetiana Pylypiuk, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor, pylypyuk.tetiana@kpnu.edu.ua Deputy Dean for Research and International Relations Kateryna Heseleva, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, heseleva@kpnu.edu.ua Address: 1, Simon Petlura st. (Uralska) Kamianets-Podilskyi, 32300 Phone: +38 (03849) 3-16-01 |