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402-0083-00L 4 Credits BSC D-HEST , D-BIOL
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Physics I

Physik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Klaus Stefan Kirch
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:38

Abstract

This course is an introduction to classical physics, with special focus on applications in medicine.

Objective

Obtain an understanding of basic concepts in classical physics and their application (using mathematical pre-knowledge) to the solution of simple problems, including certain applications in medicine. Obtain an understanding of relevant quantities and of orders of magnitude.

Content

General introduction; Positron-Emission-Tomography as appetizer, including ionising radiation; kinematics of a point mass; dynamics of a point mass (Newton's axioms and forces); physical work, power and energy; conservation of linear and angular momentum; oscillations and waves; mechanics of a rigid body; fluid mechanics; introduction to electricity.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Will be distributed at the start of the semester.

Literature

"Physik für Mediziner, Biologen, Pharmazeuten", von Alfred Trautwein, Uwe Kreibig, Jürgen Hüttermann; De Gruyter Verlag.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
ACHTUNG: Die folgenden Angaben betreffen den JAHRESKURS Physik I und II.Als Lernelement wird die aktive Teilnahme im Übungsbetrieb bewertet. Für eine erfolgreiche aktive Teilnahme wird erwartet, dass in jedem Semester 50% der Übungsserien selbständig bearbeitet und eingereicht wurden. Ist die aktive Teilnahme erfüllt, wird die ungerundete Prüfungsnote um 0.25 Notenpunkte ergänzt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physik I
  • Wed 14:45-15:30 (HPH G 1)
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HPH G 1)
3 h weekly
exercise Physik I
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HCI H 8.1)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HCI J 6)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIL C 10.2)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIL D 10.2)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIL F 10.3)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT F 31.1)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT H 42)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT J 51)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT K 51)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HIT K 52)
  • Wed 15:45-16:30 (HPK D 24.2)
1 h weekly

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