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402-0074-00L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL
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Physics II

Physik II

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

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:48

Abstract

Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, as well as elements of Electromagnetism

Objective

1. Learn basic physics concepts relevant for all natural sciences 2. Be able to apply these concepts to solve problems of physics, chemistry and biology 3. Use of appropriate mathematical techniques 4. Develop a feeling for determining relevant aspects of a problem and for the orders of magnitude of relevant quantities.

Content

1. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and statistical Mechanics: Pressure, temperature, chemical potential, micro- and macrostates, entropy, internal energy, heat, first and second law of thermodynamics, Boltzmann factor, Maxwell's velocity distribution. 2. Elements of electromagnetism: Geometric optics, lenses, microscope, light as an electromagnetic wave, interference and diffraction, Planck's radiation law, light-matter interaction

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
Taschenrechner ohne Kommunikationsschnittstellen, 2 Blätter A4 (4 Seiten) mit Notizen, Wörterbuch für Fremdsprachige
Studierende der Biologie und der Pharmazeutischen Wissenschaften legen im Rahmen der Basisprüfung nur die schriftliche Prüfung ab.

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 II
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HPH G 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Physik II
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIL B 21)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIL D 10.2)
  • Wed 09:45-10:30 (HIL D 60.1)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIL D 10.2)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIL D 60.1)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT F 31.1)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT J 52)
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HIT J 53)
1 h weekly

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