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402-0073-00L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Physics I

Physik I

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

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:04

Abstract

Introduction to the concepts and tools in physics with the help of demonstration experiments: mechanics and elements of quantum mechanics

Objective

Students know and understand the basic ideas of the scientific description of nature. They understand the fundamental concepts and laws of mechanics and they are able to apply them in practical problems. They know the concepts of quantization and quantum numbers.

Content

1. Description of Motion 2. The laws of Newton 3. Work and energy 4. Collision problems 5. Wave properties of particles 6. The atomic structure of matter

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T. Ihn: Physics for Students in Biology and Pharmazeutical Sciences (unpublished lecture notes)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

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
Um Ihre aktive Teilnahme im Übungsbetrieb zu messen, werden im Rahmen der Veranstaltung Kurzübungen als Lernelement angeboten. Die Resultate dieser Tests des gesamten Jahreskurses werden in einen Notenbonus von 0 bis 0.25 umgerechnet und anschliessend ungerundet zu der ungerundeten Note aus der schriftlichen Basisprüfung addiert.Bonusleistungen aus Physik I und aus Physik II bleiben bestehen und müssen nicht wiederholt werden.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physik I
  • Mon 13:45-15:30 (HPH G 2)
2 h weekly
exercise Physik I
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIL B 21)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIL E 10.1)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIT F 31.2)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIT J 51)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIT J 52)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIT K 51)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HIT K 52)
  • Mon 15:45-17:30 (HPK D 3)
2 h weekly

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