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260072 VO History of Physics (2024W)

Supplemented with the development of Physics at the University Vienna

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

30 October 2024 cancelled!

  • Wednesday 02.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 09.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 06.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 27.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 04.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this lecture is to get to know the developments of important ideas and concepts in the history of physics, starting with antiquity up to the 20th century, taking into account the participation of women and with a special focus on physics at the University of Vienna.
The course adopts the extensive graphic and pictorial material of Franz Sachslehner, the long-time head of the historical collection of the Faculty of Physics and of this lecture.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral examination, approx. 20 minutes.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The minimum requirement for a positive grade is basic knowledge/answers to questions relating to the content of the course.

Examination topics

The contents of the lecture are examined.

Reading list

Literature will be announced in the course, Lecture slides will be provided on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

M-ERG, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Last modified: Mo 02.12.2024 12:26