Universität Wien

260402 PVU STEOP 2: Introduction to Calculus (2023W)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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).

Details

max. 300 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Kickoff class: 06.10.23 at 12:00 in the Lise-Meitner-HS on the 1st floor, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1090 Vienna. Attendance at the kickoff class (first unit of PVU) is mandatory.
The PVU takes place blocked from 06.10.23 until 12.01.24.
The PVU will be held as a lecture combined with exercise units. The lecture part is integrated into the lecture time of the VO 260400 on Fridays from 10:15 - 11:45. The exercise part (guided calculation exercises in groups) takes place immediately after the lecture on Fridays from 12:00-13:00 parallel in the Lise-Meitner HS and Ludwig-Boltzmann HS.

Friday 06.10. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 13.10. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 20.10. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 27.10. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 03.11. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 10.11. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 17.11. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 24.11. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 01.12. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 15.12. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday 12.01. 12:00 - 13:00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims:
Acquirement (or refreshment) of the basic mathematical skills required in the initial phase of physics studies. Application of the knowledge acquired in the lecture in mathematical examples and physical problems (solving of mathematical problems, discussion of different solutions), deepening of the lecture material.

Contents:
The most important functions and their properties, coordinate systems and vector algebra, complex numbers (Cartesian representation, exponential form), differentiation rules, differentiation of functions and vectors, partial differentiation, integration rules, rotational bodies, calculation of arc lengths, multiple integrals, ordinary differential equations 1st and 2nd order (linear homogeneous and inhomogeneous differential equations in the physical context, existence and uniqueness of solutions) as well as differentiation of fields (grad, div and rot), integration of fields (curve and surface integrals).

Method:
The exercise part of the PVU takes place in groups. Students work on calculation examples together. Several teachers and a tutor are present to support the students in solving the problems. Interactive teaching is supported through the use of srs.univie.ac.at (Student Response System).

Assessment and permitted materials

Course with continuous assessment;
The PVU serves as preparation for the STEOP 2 module examination.
Registration for the PVU is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Registration is possible until 05.10.2022 07:00.

Note: With the registration for the PVU the participation is mandatory. Cancellation of this course is possible until 21.10.2022 23:59. All students registered after this deadline will be graded according to the assessment criteria of the PVU.

As part of the PVU on Fridays (12:00 – 13:00) multiple-choice online tests will be carried out in the PVU units.
No aids are allowed.
These tests serve exclusively to assess the PVU and are NOT included in the grade of the STEOP 2 module examination.
The proof of performance required for the entire STEOP 2 module (VO + PUE + PVU, 7 ECTS) is provided by completing the module examination.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a positive assessment of the PVU, at least 50% of the total points (sum of the maximum number of points of two tests) must be achieved.
The grading key for assessment is:
Grade 1 100.00% - 87.50%
Grade 2 87.49% - 75.00%
Grade 3 74.99% - 62.50%
Grade 4 62.49% - 50.00%
Failed 49.99% - 0.00%

Examination topics

Basic knowledge of mathematical calculation methods as well as simple applications thereof, as developed by the test date in the lecture (VO) and PVU of the STEOP 2 module.

Reading list

Lecture notes "Einführung in die Physikalischen Rechenmethoden – – Wintersemester 2023/24" by Prof. Dr. Christoph Dellago, which is provided as a pdf in the Moodle course of the lecture.

The chapters of the following advanced textbooks that are relevant to the content of the lecture:
Kerner, H., & Wahl, W. (2013). Mathematik für Physiker (3., überarb. Aufl. 2013.). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. Available as e-book via u:access at
https://link-springer-com.uaccess.univie.ac.at/book/10.1007/978-3-642-37654-2

Arens, T., Hettlich, F., Karpfinger, C., Kockelkorn, U., Lichtenegger, K., & Stachel, H. (2018). Mathematik (4. Auflage.). Springer Spektrum. Available as e-book via u:access at https://link-springer-com.uaccess.univie.ac.at/book/10.1007/978-3-662-56741-8

Association in the course directory

StEOP 2

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