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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme Bachelor Joint Degree Molecular Biosciences 2026W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| Students will acquire and deepen their understanding of fundamental physics concepts by performing physics experiments, analyzing experimental data, and critically discussing the results in written laboratory reports.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
More specifically, upon completion of the course, they will be able to
- remember, understand, explain physical phenomena and experiments discussed in the course (k1, k2, k3)
- apply experimental methods, analyze measurement data, and critically evaluate experimental results related to the course content (k3, k4, k5)
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Students are familiarized with physical models and experimental techniques regarding biological systems and (optical, electrical) characterization methods. The lab course content includes:
- Thermodynamics (specific heat, calorimetry): Knowledge of specific heat capacity and heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, and latent heat associated with phase transitions, as required for the description of biological systems.
- Electrodynamics (measuring instruments, voltage sources): basics of electric circuits with resistors, voltage sources and their characterization using the appropriate measuring instruments.
- Electrodynamics (direct/alternating currents, capacitor): Basics of electric circuits with direct and alternating current, use of an oscilloscope, and understanding capacitors, with cell membranes discussed as biological analogues.
- Optics (lenses, optical path and microscope): Knowledge of convex lenses (e.g. in the human eye) and microscopes, including ray trajectories and underlying physical principles.
- Optics (spectra): understanding the origin of the visible spectrum and the physical phenomena diffraction and refraction
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Protocols for all 12 exercises and oral exam
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| Methods |
Lab course with introduction, experiments conducted in groups of 2 students
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| Language |
German |
| Study material |
- script (to be found in KUSSS/Moodle) or from lecturer
- Walcher, Wilhelm; Praktikum der Physik, Springer Verlag,Heidelberg 2006
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| Changing subject? |
No |
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