Physics for Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Version
Version 1 of 15.02.2026.
- Module identifier
11B2339
- Module level
Bachelor
- Language of instruction
German
- ECTS credit points and grading
5.0
- Module frequency
winter and summer term
- Duration
1 semester
- Brief description
Physical laws are the basis of almost every technical application. Many areas of physics are taught in separate modules. This module therefore focuses on the fundamental, interdisciplinary approach of physics. It is taught using the example of the transport of electric current and waves.
- Teaching and learning outcomes
1. Waves
1.1 Oscillations
1.2 Circular and spherical waves
1.3 Refraction
1.4 Interference
1.5 Diffraction
2. Electrical engineering
2.1 Charge, current, voltage, energy, power
2.2 Kirchhoff laws: circuits with resistors
- Overall workload
The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").
- Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 45 Lecture Presence - 15 Laboratory activity Presence - Lecturer independent learning Workload hours Type of teaching Media implementation Concretization 50 Preparation/follow-up for course work - 40 Exam preparation -
- Graded examination
- Written examination
- Ungraded exam
- Field work / Experimental work
- Exam duration and scope
Written exam: see current regulations
The experimental work comprises 3 to 5 experiments.
- Recommended prior knowledge
Basic knowledge of mathematics, differential calculus and statics.
- Knowledge Broadening
After completing this module, students will be familiar with the basic concepts of electrical engineering and wave theory. They will be able to calculate the electrical properties of simple networks. They are familiar with the refraction, diffraction and interference of waves.
- Knowledge deepening
Students expand their school knowledge of electrical engineering and wave theory.
- Communication and Cooperation
As part of the practical course, students acquire basic knowledge of how measurement results are communicated. They strengthen their ability to cooperate and organize themselves when carrying out and evaluating the experiments.
- Literature
[1] Hering, E., Martin, R., Stohrer, M.: Physik für Ingenieure. Heidelberg: Springer, 13. Aufl., 2021
[2] Tipler, P.: Physik für Wissenschaftler und Ingenieure. Heidelberg, Berlin, Oxford: Spektrum, 7. Aufl., 2015
[3] Halliday, D., Resnick, R.: Physik. Weinheim: Vily-VCH, 3. Aufl., 2017
[4] Rybach, J.: Physik für Bachelors. München: Hanser-Verlag, 4. Aufl., 2019
[5] Hagmann, G.: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik. Wiebelsheim: Aula, 18. Aufl., 2020
- Applicability in study programs
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks
- Mechanical Engineering in Practical Networks B.Sc. (01.03.2026)
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Metals Engineering
- Bachelor of Vocational Education - Metals Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Aircraft and Flight Engineering
- Aircraft and Flight Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)
- Person responsible for the module
- Kreßmann, Reiner
- Teachers
- Kreßmann, Reiner
- Wagner, Dieter
- Eck, Markus