Experimental Physics 1
Module PH0001 [ExPh 1]
Module version of WS 2018/9
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
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WS 2021/2 | WS 2020/1 | WS 2019/20 | WS 2018/9 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2014/5 | WS 2012/3 | WS 2008/9 |
Basic Information
PH0001 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Fundamentals Examination (GOP, Part 1) in the B.Sc. Physics
- Physics Modules for Students of Education
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
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270 h | 150 h | 9 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH0001 in the version of WS 2018/9 was Reinhard Kienberger.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Experimental Physics:
- Introduction
- Accuracy of measurement and uncertainty in measurement
- Mechanics of point masses
- Mechanical oscillations
- Systems of point masses
- Dynamics of rigid bodies
- Mechanics of rigid and fluid bodies
- Gases
- Hydro- and Aereodynamics
- Mechanical waves
Mathematical Supplement:
- complex numbers, exponential function
- applied calculus (differentiation, integration)
- differential equations
- multi-variate functions, partial differentiation
Learning Outcome
After successful completion of the module the student should:
- know the general basics regarding methodology and measuring procedures in physics,
- apply the relevant laws to the motion of point masses,
- calculate mechanical oscillations,
- deal with systems of several point masses,
- calculate the dynamics of rigid bodies,
- know the mechanical properties of rigid and fluid bodies as well as gases, and estimate their behavior in fluid dynamics, and
- know the basics of mechanical waves.
They have knowledge of fundamental mathematical methods and may
- calculate and interpret derivatives of multi-variate functions,
- calculate typical integrals applicable in Physics in one and more dimensions, and
- solve simple ordinary differential equations.
Preconditions
None
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
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VO | 2 | Experimental Physics 1 in English | Suyu, S. |
Thu, 12:00–14:00, PH HS1 |
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VO | 4 | Experimental Physics 1 | Back, C. |
Tue, 08:30–10:00, MI HS1 Fri, 10:00–12:00, MI HS1 |
eLearning current |
VO | 2 | Mathematical Supplement to Experimental Physics 1 | Höffer von Loewenfeld, P. |
Wed, 12:00–14:00, PH HS1 and singular or moved dates |
eLearning |
UE | 2 | Open Tutorial to Experimental Physics 1 |
Höffer von Loewenfeld, P.
Maier, T.
Responsible/Coordination: Back, C. |
Tue, 12:00–14:00, ZEI 0001 Tue, 12:00–14:00, MW 1550 and singular or moved dates and dates in groups |
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UE | 2 | Exercise to Experimental Physics 1 |
Maier, T.
Responsible/Coordination: Back, C. |
dates in groups |
current |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lecture: ex-cathedra teaching with demonstration experiments
Open tutorial: The open tutorial provides the opportunity for solving the exercises for oneself or as a group. The open tutorial is overseen by different tutors an leaves room for further discussions and exchange with other students.
Mathematical supplements: The mathematical supplements have a lecture style format. The content of the lecture is strongly oriented on the needs of the students. A Combination of concepts and specific applications is presented.
Tutorial: The tutorial is held in small groups. In the tutorial the weekly exercises are presented by the students and the tutor. They also provide room for discussions and additional explanations to the lectures.
The differents teaching formats are closely intertwined and the lecturers are in constant exchange.
Media
Blackboard or presentation
Demonstation experiments (explanations as downloads)
Example videos (as downloads)
Lecture notes as download
Exercises with solutions as download
Literature
W. Demtröder, Experimentalphysik 1: Mechanik und Wärme, Springer Verlag,
D. Meschede, Gerthsen Physik, Springer Verlag,
Bergmann-Schaefer, Lehrbuch der Experimentalphysik 1: Mechanik, Akustik, Wärme, de Gruyter,
Tipler, Physik, Spektrum
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
There will be a written exam of 120 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using calculation problems and comprehension questions.
For example an assignment in the exam might be:
- Determine the total moment of force acting on a given construction.
- Determine the point of detachment for a point mass sliding down a sphere.
- Calculate the deflection angle of a perpendicular within an aeroplane due to the Coriolis force.
- Integrate the moment of inertia of a solid for a given axis.
Participation in the exercise classes is strongly recommended since the exercises prepare for the problems of the exam and rehearse the specific competencies.
There will be a bonus (one intermediate stepping of "0,3" to the better grade) on passed module exams (4,3 is not upgraded to 4,0). The bonus is applicable to the exam period directly following the lecture period (not to the exam repetition) and subject to the condition that the student passes the mid-term of
- passing the two voluntary test exams during the semester
- sensibly preparing at least 50% of the problems for presentation in the tutorials
General Remarks on Exams within Fundamentals Examination (GOP, Part 1) in the B.Sc. Physics
The written exams in the mandatory modules of the first year in the Bachelor’s program Physics are subject to the rules of the Fundamentals Examination (GOP). Each non-passed exam may only be repeated once. If after the repeat exams of one semester the student failed in one and only one of the three exams a rescue exam is granted where the grade may be corrected to 4,0.
By act of the examination regulations (FPSO) students in the Bachelor’s program Physics are registered to the module exams. To support exam organisation egular registration via TUMonline is done anyway. For students that do not show up at the exam the exam is counted as failed.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.