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402-0072-00L 5 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL

Physics

Physik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Markus Ihn
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:07

Abstract

Introduction to the concepts and tools in physics with the help of demonstration experiments: mechanics, statistical mechanics, electromagnetism and optics.

Objective

The concepts and tools in physics, as well as the methods of an experimental science are taught. The student should learn to identify, communicate and solve physical problems in his/her own field of science.

Content

1. Fundamental concepts of natural sciences I. MECHANICS 2. Motion in one dimension 3. Motion in two and three dimensions 4. Newton's laws 5. Applications of Newton's laws 6. Forces 7. Work and energy, power, energy conservation 8. Momentum conservation, collisions 9. Angular momentum conservation II. STATISTICAL MECHANICS 10. Concentration and density 11. Pressure and work 12. Entropy, Second Law of Thermodynamics 13. Temperature and heat 14. First Law of Thermodynamics 15. The Boltzmann-Factor III. ELECTROMAGNETISM 16. Geometrical optics 17. Light as an electromagnetic wave 18. Quantum aspects of light

Resources

Lecture Notes

T. Ihn: Physics for Students in Biology and Pharmazeutical Sciences (unpublished lecture notes)

Literature

The lecture contains elements of: Paul A. Tipler and Gene P. Mosca, "Physik für Wissenschaftler und Ingenieure", Springer Spektrum. Feynman, Leighton, Sands, "The Feynman Lectures on Physics", Volume I ( http://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/ ) Ruth Chabay and Bruce Sherwood, "Matter and Interactions" (Wiley)

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
4 Seiten (2 Blätter) A4 Zusammenfassung (handgeschr. oder gedruckt); Taschenrechner ohne Kommunikationsschnittstellen; Für Fremdsprachige: Wörterbuch
Um Ihre aktive Teilnahme im Übungsbetrieb zu messen, werden im Rahmen der einzelnen Übungsgruppen Kurzübungen als Lernelement angeboten. Die Resultate dieser Tests werden in einen Notenbonus von 0 bis 0.25 umgerechnet und anschliessend ungerundet zu der ungerundeten Note aus der schriftlichen Prüfung addiert.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physik (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HPH G 3)
  • Wed 08:45-10:30 (HPH G 1)
  • Fri 12:45-13:30 (HPH G 3)
5 h weekly
exercise Physik (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
Mi 11-13 Zusätzlich wird das StudyCenter angeboten:
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HCP E 47.4)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HIL B 21)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HIL D 60.1)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HIL F 10.3)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HIT J 52)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Wed 11:00-13:00 (ER SA TZ)
  • Wed 11:00-13:00 (ER SA TZ)
  • 26.02 Date 10:45-12:30 (HCI J 7)
2 h weekly

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