Abstract | This is a one-semester course introducing students into the foundations of Modern Physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, light, oscillations and waves with Doppler effect. Selected topics with important applications in industry will also be considered. |
Objective | The lecture is intended to promote critical, scientific thinking. Key concepts of Physics will be acquired, with a focus on technically relevant applications. At the end of the semester, students will have a good overview over the topics of classical and modern Physics. |
Content | Electric and magnetic fields, current, magnetism, Maxwell's equations, oscillations, waves. |
Lecture notes | Notes from lectures will be available (in German). |
Literature | Hans J. Paus, Physik in Experimenten und Beispielen, Carl Hanser Verlag München Wien (textbook for the lecture), ca. 50 Euro.
alternative E-Book: P.A. Tipler and G. Mosca, Physics for scientists and engineers, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York |
Fostered competencies | Subject-specific Competencies | Concepts and Theories | assessed | | Techniques and Technologies | not assessed | Method-specific Competencies | Analytical Competencies | assessed | | Decision-making | not assessed | | Problem-solving | assessed | Social Competencies | Communication | assessed | | Cooperation and Teamwork | assessed | | Self-presentation and Social Influence | not assessed | | Sensitivity to Diversity | assessed | Personal Competencies | Adaptability and Flexibility | assessed | | Creative Thinking | assessed | | Critical Thinking | assessed | | Integrity and Work Ethics | assessed | | Self-awareness and Self-reflection | assessed | | Self-direction and Self-management | assessed |
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