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M.Sc. Mathematics — Profile Area Physics

In the M.Sc. Mathematics program, a total of 18 CP must be completed in the physics profile area. The available combinations depend firstly on whether the profile area is to be completed in Theoretical Physics or in Experimental Physics and secondly on whether physics modules have already been completed in the Bachelor's program:

1) Study of the profile area physics in theoretical physics

a) without previous knowledge in physics

The profile area consists of the compulsory module "Analytical Mechanics" (9 CP) and one of the two compulsory elective modules "Classical Field Theory" (9 CP) or "Quantum Mechanics 1" (9 CP).

b) with prior knowledge of physics: if two modules as under a) have already been completed in the Bachelor, the profile area consists of the two compulsory modules "Quantum Mechanics 2" (6 CP) and "Statistical Physics 1" (6 CP) and one further module (6 CP) from the modules "Biological and Statistical Physics" (A, B, or C) or the modules "Advanced Theoretical Physics" (A, B, or C).

c) with little previous knowledge of physics

If only the module ''Analytical Mechanics'' (9 CP) was completed in the Bachelor, the modules "Classical Field Theory" (9 CP) and "Quantum Mechanics 1" (9 CP) have to be taken.

2) Study of the profile area physics in experimental physics

a) without previous knowledge in physics

The profile area consists of the two compulsory modules "Mechanics" and "Electricity and Thermodynamics" from the course of studies for the teaching profession in physics.

b) with prior knowledge of physics: if the two modules under a) have already been completed in the Bachelor's degree, the profile area consists of the compulsory module "Optics and Quantum Phenomena" and one of the two compulsory elective modules "Physics of Atoms and Molecules" or "Solid State Physics 1".

c) with little previous knowledge of physics

If only one of the modules under a) was completed in the Bachelor's degree, the other one as well as the compulsory module ''Optics and Quantum Phenomena'' must be taken.

List of modules in this area of study:

Sorted: alphabetical, by classification, by level and CP

• Advanced Theoretical Physics A (Specialization module, 6 CP)
• Advanced Theoretical Physics B (Specialization module, 6 CP)
• Advanced Theoretical Physics C (Specialization module, 6 CP)
• Analytical Mechanics (Basic module, 9 CP)
• Biological and Statistical Physics A (Specialization module, 6 CP)
• Biological and Statistical Physics B (Specialization module, 6 CP)
• Biological and Statistical Physics C (Specialization module, 6 CP)
• Classical Field Theory (Basic module, 9 CP)
• Electricity and Thermodynamics (Basic module, 9 CP)
• Mechanics (Basic module, 9 CP)
• Optics and Quantum Phenomena (Basic module, 9 CP)
• Physics of Atoms and Molecules (Advanced module, 9 CP)
• Quantum Mechanics 1 (Basic module, 9 CP)
• Quantum Mechanics 2 (Specialization module, 6 CP)
• Solid State Physics 1 (Advanced module, 9 CP)
• Statistical Physics 1 (Advanced module, 6 CP)

Please note:

This page applies to the most current examination regulations in Winter semester 2023/24. If you are studying according to an earlier or later examination regulation other provisions may apply:

• Winter 2016/17 (no corresponding element)
• Summer 2018 (no corresponding element)
• Winter 2018/19 (no corresponding element)
• Winter 2019/20 (no corresponding element)
• Winter 2020/21 (no corresponding element)
• Summer 2021 (no corresponding element)
• Winter 2021/22 (no corresponding element)
• Winter 2022/23 (no corresponding element)
• Winter 2023/24

The information in this online module guide was created automatically. Legally binding is only the information in the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung). If you notice any discrepancies or errors, we would be grateful for any advice.