MLU
PHY.03135.02 - Basic Physics and Measurement Methods (Complete module description)
Original version English
PHY.03135.02 5 CP
Module label Basic Physics and Measurement Methods
Module code PHY.03135.02
Semester of first implementation
Faculty/Institute Institut für Physik
Module used in courses of study / semesters
  • Applied Polymer Science (MA120 LP) (Master) > Werkstofftechnik App. Polymer ScienceMA120, Version of accreditation valid from WS 2007/08 > Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymer Materials Science (MA120 LP) (Master) > Werkstofftechnik PolymerMaterialScMA120, Version of accreditation (WS 2009/10 - SS 2014) > Polymer Chemistry
Responsible person for this module
Further responsible persons
Dr. Hartmut Leipner
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module
  • acquisition of practical skills in working with elementary modern measurement instrumentation
  • planning, performing and evaluating scientific experiments
  • identification and estimation of errors in physical measurements; error analysis
  • recording measurement data and writing a scientific protocol
  • graphical presentation of scientific data
  • acquisition of knowledge on related, selected physical topics
Module contents
Lecture:
Physics of Materials
  • atoms and bonds
  • crystal lattices
  • determination of crystal structures
  • lattice defects
  • mechanical properties of solids
  • lattice vibrations and thermal properties
  • dielectric properties
  • optical properties
  • magnetic properties
Lab Course:
Basic Measurement Methods
9 experiments are performed. Each experiment consists of 4 hours lab time, private study of physical basics, and evaluating the experiment and writing the protocol.
The list of experiments is subject to changes. Current experiments are:
  • falling ball viscometer
  • ultrasonic pulse-echo methods
  • dew point hygrometer
  • oscilloscope
  • transistor amplifier
  • diffraction spectrometer
  • polarimeter and refractometer
  • radioactivity
  • x-ray methods
Forms of instruction Practical training (3 SWS)
Lecture (1 SWS)
Course
Languages of instruction German, English
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester Semester
Module frequency jedes Wintersemester
Module capacity unlimited
Time of examination
Credit points 5 CP
Share on module final degree Course 1: %; Course 2: %; Course 3: %.
Share of module grade on the course of study's final grade 1
Module course label Course type Course title SWS Workload of compulsory attendance Workload of preparation / homework etc Workload of independent learning Workload (examination and preparation) Sum workload
Course 1 Practical training Basic Measurement Methods Lab Course 3 0
Course 2 Lecture Lecture Basic Concepts of Condensed Matter Physics 1 0
Course 3 Course private Study 0
Workload by module 150 150
Total module workload 150
Examination Exam prerequisites Type of examination
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Final exam of module
attestations to the individual experiments; completion of lab course protocols
lab protocols
Exam repetition information
Prerequisites and conditions Prerequisites Frequency Compulsory attendance Share on module grade in percent
Course 1 Winter semester No %
Course 2 Winter semester No %
Course 3 Winter semester No %