402-0038-00L Physics
Semester | Spring Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | C. Grab |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
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402-0038-00 V | Physik | 3 hrs |
| C. Grab | ||||||
402-0038-00 U | Physik | 2 hrs | C. Grab |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Introduction to physics with emphasis on mechanics, relativity, thermodynamics und electromagnetism. Demonstrations, examples and exercises illustrate the basic concepts. |
Objective | Become familiar with some of the important topics in classical and modern physics. |
Content | Mechanics: Motion, Newton's axioms, work and energy, vibrations and waves, special relativity. Thermodynamics: temperature, gases, thermal radiation, engines Electromagnetism: Electrostatics, stationary currents, time dependent fields, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves. |
Lecture notes | 'Physics for Informatics Students' Lecture taught at ETH Zurich in FS15 Prof. Dr. A.Rubbia (Script in German) |
Literature | "Principles of Physics" Author: Halliday, David Wiley & Sons, 2010 ISBN 978-0-470-56158-4 |
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: mathematical foundations, vectors, calculus. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
In examination block for | Bachelor's Programme in Computer Science 2008; Version 24.02.2016 (Examination Block) |
ECTS credits | 6 credits |
Examiners | C. Grab |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | German |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
Written aids | Beliebige schriftl. Dokumente (Vorlesungsnotizen, Skript, Übg./Lösg., eigene Zusammenf., Bücher, Formelsammlung), Taschenrechner. NICHT ZUGELASSEN sind: Mobiltelefone und alle internetfähigen Geräte. |
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 |
Literature | "Halliday Physik", Autoren: Halliday & Resnick & Walker Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. |
"Physik für Informatiker", Vorlesung gehalten an der ETH Zürich im FS13 von Prof. Dr. A.Rubbia | |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Computer Science Bachelor | First Year Examinations (2. Sem.) | O |