Course Exam
260113 VO Time and Clocks (2019W)
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Die Prüfung wird aufgrund der Anwesenheitsbeschränkungen mündlich über die Videoplattform Big Blue Button abgehalten.
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 30.04.2020 15:45 to We 08.07.2020 12:00
- Deregistration possible until We 08.07.2020 12:00
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Examination topics
The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the physics associated with clocks, including: sundials, pendulum clocks, quartz clocks, atomic clocks. The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the systems of time used in the world today and the definition of time standards. The student should understand principles of clock accuracy, precision, and statistics. The student should understand some very basic principles of time with regard to special and general relativity. All of this material will be addressed in the lectures.
Assessment and permitted materials
Due to the Corona virus situation, the exams will now be oral exams given by video, using the Big Blue Button of Moodle. Some hints on how to prepare for the oral exam will be distributed at least two weeks before the first scheduled oral exam.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
An exam score of at least 50% is necessary to receive a passing grade.
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