The course will give an opportunitie to maintain knowledge about history of teaching social studies in Latvia, its place and role in education sistem. Students will learn the standart and curriculum of social studies, its componentes and integrative approach and problem oriented planning and teaching methods and development of pupil’s creative personality according to the contemporary cultural and historical and social economical conditions, thus facilitating the future teachers critical thinking skills.
(head of Centre Dr.chem. Jānis Zaļoksnis), Laboratory of Natural substance research (head of laboratory Laura Klavina). Laboratory of National Centre of forest and water research (Head of laboratory dr.chem. Jorens Kviesis) Department of Environmental Science have cooperation agreements with Institute of Biology and Institute of Aquatic Ecology. Department of Environmental Science offers doctoral studies. Study programme provides academic education, up-to-date theoretical and methodological knowledge and practical research skills in Environmental science, so that the graduates prepared by the programme would be able to work in the institutions of public administration, private enterprises and to carry out independent studies and research in the environmental sector. As a result of broad-profile studies in Environmental science each student of the programme learns the basics, topical matters and methodologies and becomes familiar with the current issues of contemporary
Programme level: Master's Degree Programme Language of instruction: Latvian Study form and duration: full-time - 4 semesters Credits: 120 ECTS Obtainable degree or qualification: Master of Natural Sciences in Geography Number of students accepted each year: State-funded study places - 25, study places for tuition fee - 15 Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2900 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members. 6000 EUR for citizens of other countries Study location: Riga, Tornakalns The geography master's study program aims to develop an in-depth academic understanding of the interrelationships in society-environment systems, their diverse expression in the geographical space and the sustainable management of natural and public resources. After completing their studies, students' competencies are expected to correspond to areas related to territory management. They are specialists who are employable in environmental
The goal of the course is to acquaint students with the principles of web activity and the basic technologies used on the web. Tasks of the course:
1. to develop understanding of web operation and development trends,
2. to master the principles of hypertext writing,
3. to understand the hypertext design capabilities,
4. to understand the dynamic behavior of web pages.
Language of instruction: Latvian.
The goal of the course is to acquaint students with the principles of web activity and the basic technologies used on the web. Tasks of the course:
1. to develop understanding of web operation and development trends,
2. to master the principles of hypertext writing,
3. to understand the hypertext design capabilities,
4. to understand the dynamic behavior of web pages.
Language of instruction: Latvian.
The study course is implemented at the University of Latvia, in state and municipality institutions, private enterprises as well as non-governmental organizations. The aim of this study course is to develop practical skills for work in the institutions for the Latvian language, literature and culture by applying the knowledge and skills acquired in study courses of Latvian studies, and ensuring the connection of the knowledge and skills acquired in the study courses with the practical activity in the field of Latvian studies. The objectives of the course are to perform specific responsibilities demonstrating independence,
initiative and creativity in different professional situations. Study course is available in
The aim of the course result of the educational process, to update and improve the student's understanding of the principles and basics of software testing. Review software testing according to standard IT practices.
Course tasks:
1. computer system tester plans, prepares and executes software in tests;
2. ask the necessary questions to business analysts, create test cases, test and document the incidents found in the program;
3. learn to compose simple SQL requests.
languages of instruction are Latvian and English.
The purpose of the study course is to improve the professional competence of educators in order to acquire the right to work as a pre-school educator.
Programme tasks:
1. Improve knowledge and understanding of the content of pre-school learning areas.
2. Promote professional competence in organising and implementing the pre-school pedagogical process.
3. Implement a competency-based and integrated learning process by selecting appropriate techniques, methods, forms and means appropriate to the characteristics, interests and life skills of the student's age.
The aims of the course: to provide students with a comprehensive picture of Ayurveda as a complete medical system within the context of appropriate place and time. Pre-clinical theory section provides insight into the basic principles of Ayurveda, its history and philosophy. The course reveals the importance of understanding Sanskrit and Vedic thinking in Ayurvedic practice.
Assignments of the course: To understand the structure of Ayurveda as a medical system, its historical basis and development, and the potential and possibilities of its practical application in modern human life.
by the Lithuanians living in Latvia, ethnic culture, history, to gather information on scientific works in the field of comparative research on Latvian and Lithuanian studies, to promote the discipline of Lithuanian studies– teaching Latvian students language, literature, folklore, ethnography, mythology, ethnomusicology, history.