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| Semester | fall semester 2016 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Michel Calame (michel.calame@unibas.ch)
Martino Poggio (martino.poggio@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The main subjects covered are mechanics and thermodynamics. Knowledge of high school level mathematics is required, including understanding of basic geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and calculus (derivatives and integrals). |
| Bibliography | English: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th Edition by Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca (https://www.amazon.com/Physics-Scientists-Engineers-Paul-Tipler/dp/142920124X) German option: Physik für Mediziner, Biologen, Pharmazeuten, 8. Auflage by Alfred Trautwein, Uwe Kreibig, Erich Oberhausen (https://www.amazon.de/Physik-Mediziner-Biologen-Pharmazeuten-Gruyter/dp/3110178397) |
| Comments | The course consists of two 2-hour lectures per week and one 2-hour exercise session per week. Optional exercises will be assigned and reviewed in the exercise sessions throughout the semester. The final exam is based on and resembles these exercises. The lectures and exercise sessions are conducted in English. Whenever possible, all course materials, including exercises and the final exam will be available in both English and German. |
| Weblink | Physics I |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Physik (Bachelor's degree subject: Biology) (Pflicht) Module Basics of Science: Physics (Bachelor Geosciences (Start of studies before 01.08.2015)) Module Basics of Science: Physics (Bachelor Geosciences) Module Physics (Bachelor Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2013)) (Pflicht) Module Physics (Bachelor Pharmaceutical Sciences) (Pflicht) Module: Physics (Bachelor's program: Biology) (Pflicht) |
| Assessment format | main lecture exam |
| Assessment details | Registration deadline, type, duration, date and further information about "Examen" are published on http://philnat.unibas.ch/examen/ |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: in 'course reg.'; dereg.: Dean of Std. Off. in writing |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |