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Credits
BSC
D-MAVT
Laboratory Course in Physics for Students in Mechanical Engineering
Praktikum Physik für Studierende in Maschineningenieurwissenschaften
Lecturers & Examiners:
Dr. Andreas Eggenberger
Introductory event Monday 16 February 2026, 14:45 - 15:30, online. Zoom-Link see
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Register the experiments here:
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Only students from 2nd Semester BSc Mechanical Engineering on are admitted to this Laboratory Course. Limited to 550 students in the spring semester. Only students who have passed Block A will be accepted. An identically course will be offered in the autumn semester for all other students.
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:35
Abstract
Hands-on introduction in the basics of experimenting.
Objective
First experiences is gained in a lab environment, and electronic circuits and measurement techniques are examined in depth using simple experiments. The results and findings are described and communicated in a scientific report.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Manuals for the experiments, introductory material for error calculation and report writing are available on the course website.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Unterlagen (Anleitungen, Manuals)
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 525
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course | Praktikum Physik für Studierende in Maschineningenieurwissenschaften |
|
3 h weekly |