Elementary Concepts in Experimental Physics
Module PH9030
Module version of SS 2017
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.
| available module versions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 2022 | SS 2020 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 | SS 2017 | SS 2016 | WS 2013/4 |
Basic Information
PH9030 is a semester module in German language at pre-studies level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Service Modules for Students of other Disciplines
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 60 h | 3 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH9030 in the version of SS 2017 was Wilhelm Auwärter.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
• Mechanics (kinematics, forces, Newton's axioms, laws of conservation)
• Electricity (charge, field, potential, electric current)
• Magnetism
• Electromagnetic waves
• Optics
Learning Outcome
Once they have successfully participated in the modular courses, students are able to
• define the terms introduced in the subject areas of mechanics, electricity, magnetism and optics
• explain the significance of and the propositions involved in the treated mathematical equations
• apply these in assignments to solve new physics problems
They have acquired a more in-depth knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts in experimental physics, which is based both on theoretical considerations and experimental observations.
Preconditions
None.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VU | 4 | Elementary Concepts in Experimental Physics | Auwärter, W. |
Fri, 08:30–10:00, MW 2001 and dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
This module includes a lecture with demonstration experiments in which the fundamental concepts of experimental physics are communicated in theory and illustrated in practice. In the associated assignments, the contents of the lecture are applied using problem solving and examples of applications. The students prepare for this following their own individual methods and work on these assignments before the tutorial. In the tutorials, which are supervised by tutors, the solutions to the assignments are presented and discussed.
Media
Presentation and handwritten derivations, demonstration experiments (lecture), tutorials using the blackboard.
Lecture notes, assignments and solutions are provided online.
Literature
Textbooks on experimental physics.
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
The learning outcomes of the module are tested in a 90-minute written test. The student's understanding of the fundamental concepts of experimental physics is tested using open questions and questions with predefined multiple answers; the test also includes applied examples that must be resolved analytically. The following aids are permitted: calculator, handwritten list of formulas (a maximum of 1 A4 page, handwritten on two sides, also known as a cheat sheet).
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.