402-0044-00L Physics II
| Semester | Spring Semester 2016 |
| Lecturers | M. R. Meyer |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to the concepts and tools in physics with the help of demonstration experiments: electromagnetism, optics, introduction to modern physics. |
| Objective | The concepts and tools in physics, as well as the methods of an experimental science are taught. The student should learn to identify, communicate and solve physical problems in his/her own field of science. |
| Content | Electromagnetism (electric current, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, magnetic materials, Maxwell's equations), Optics (light, geometrical optics, interference and diffraction), and Introduction to quantum physics |
| Lecture notes | The lecture follows the book "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Paul A. Tipler and Gene Mosca (6th edition). |
| Literature | Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Paul A. Tipler and Gene Mosca (6th edition). There is also a similar book in German published by Spektrum Akademischer Verlag authored under the permission of Tipler and Mosca. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | For the exam, a self-written summary sheet, hand-held calculator, and translation dictionary (to English). |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 402-0043-00L Physics I | |
| For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Programme in Biology - Biological Direction 2006; Version 07.06.2011 Bachelor's Programme in Biology - Biological Direction 2011; Version 14.05.2013 Bachelor's Programme in Biology - Chemical Direction 2006; Version 07.06.2011 Bachelor's Programme in Biology - Chemical Direction 2011; Version 14.05.2013 Bachelor's Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2011; Version 01.08.2016 (Examination Block 3) Bachelor's Programme in Health Sciences and Technology 2013; Version 27.05.2015 (Examination Block 3) Bachelor's Programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences 2010; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block) Bachelor's Programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2004; Version 20.08.2013 Bachelor's Programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2004 Bachelor's Programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2013; Version 30.06.2020 |
| ECTS credits | 8 credits |
| Examiners | S. P. Quanz |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 180 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | The exams will be available in English and German. The exams can be written in English or German. The exams will consist of multiple choice concept questions (~1/3 points) and written problems (~ 2/3 points). Information needed to solve the problems will be provided, including an equation sheet drawn from the weekly summaries of the lecture notes. |
| Written aids | Two sides of one A4 self-authored (hand written or computer print) sheet of personal notes. Simple pocket calculator. Dictionary. For more details see the Exam Regulations sheet (available in class). |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
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| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | S. P. Quanz |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Admission requirement | This course unit is usually considered together with Physics I for a performance assessment as a two-semester course (written 180 minutes). |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Written aids | One side of one A4 self-authored (hand written or computer print) sheet of personal notes. Simple pocket calculator. Dictionary. For more details see the Exam Regulations sheet (available in class). |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Moodle course | Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 402-0044-00 V | Physik II (Physics II) | 3 hrs |
| M. R. Meyer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 402-0044-00 U | Physik II (Physics II) Es gibt auch deutschsprachige Übungsgruppen. Ci sono anche gruppi di esercizi in lingua italiana. | 1 hrs |
| M. R. Meyer |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
