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406-0062-AAL 5 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-BAUG , D-HEST
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Physics I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Vaterlaus
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:11

Abstract

Introduction to the concepts and tools in physics: mechanics of point-like and rigid bodies, elasticity theory, elements of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, periodic motion and mechanical waves.

Objective

Introduction to the scientific methodology. The student should develop his/her capability to turn physical observations into mathematical models, and to solve the latter. The student should acquire an overview over the basic concepts in mechanics.

Content

Book: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Douglas C. Giancoli, Pearson Education (2009), ISBN: 978-0-13-157849-4 Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (without: 6-5, 6-6, 6-8), 7, 8 (without 8-9), 9, 10 (without 10-10), 11 (without 11-7), 13 (without 13-13, 13-14), 14 (without 14-6).

Resources

Literature

see "Content" Friedhelm Kuypers Physik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler Band 1: Mechanik und Thermodynamik Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2002 4th edition 2022

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
4 pages DIN A4 (210 mm x 297 mm) self-authored (handwritten or typed) summary (no solutions to problem sets!). Handbook of formulas and tables as specified by the examiner (see Moodle page of the corresponding course in German).Furthermore, a calculator is allowed that cannot establish a connection with another device.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Physics I
Self-study course. No presence required.
  • Thu 16:45-17:30 (HIT F 31.2)
150 h semesterly

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