Physics for Natural Science I

This lecture teaches the basics in physics, which are needed for the understanding of many geoscientific processes. Within the framework of the "Physics for Natural Scientists I" course, the physical foundations of classical mechanics and optics will be taught. The lecture is accompanied by tutorials, where problem sets are discussed. The course is complemented by 3 physics lab experiments (2 mechanics, 1 optics) as part of "Physics Practicals I".

Mechanics:
distance, velocity, acceleration, and the relationships between them, circular motion, Newton’s laws, conservation of momentum and angular momentum, forces, work and energy, energy conservation, Newton’s law of gravitation, accelerated reference frames, inertial forces, rigid body, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics,vibrations and waves

Optics:
interference, diffraction, scattering, refraction

1) Understanding of the main concepts of classical mechanics and optics
2) Knowledge of the main physics laws in classical mechanics and optics
3) Ability to solve problems (exercise sheets)
4) Apply the physical principles of mechanics and optics within 3 experiments as part of the physics lab experiments.

Written exam, Exercise sheets, Lab experiment protocols

written exam

The topics of the lecture can be found in any undergraduate book about general physics. Examples are:

Fundamentals of physics, D. Halliday and R. Resnick, Wiley, Library: Zentrale / Ebene 2 a phy 001 ec/157(8)a

Physics: Principles with applications, D.C. Giancoli, Pearson, Library: Zentrale / Ebene 2 a phy 001 f/360(6)

Principles of physics, H.A. Radi and J. O. Rasmussen, Springer, not available from UBremen library

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