| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
Liberal Arts Education Program |
| Lecture Code |
63102201 |
Subject Classification |
Area Courses |
| Subject Name |
Principles of Physics |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
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Subject Name in
English |
Principles of Physics |
| Instructor |
HOFMANN HOLGER FRIEDRICH |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
ホフマン ホルガ フリードリッヒ |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(1T) Weds5-6,Fri5-6：IAS K105 |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face |
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| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
4 |
Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
1
:
Undergraduate Introductory
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| Course Area（Area） |
25
:
Science and Technology |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
06
:
Physics |
| Eligible Students |
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| Keywords |
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| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education | Area Courses（Courses in Natural Sciences) Category：Physics / Astronomy / Applied Physics |
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| Expected Outcome | 1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline.
2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives. |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
The lecture gives an overview of the development of scientific thinking in physics by introducing a selection of the most important insights and discoveries. Based on these specific examples, the lecture explores the possibles roles of scientific thinking in the world of ideas and beyond. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson 1
Optics: light and color
lesson 2
Optics: lenses and rainbows
lesson 3
Mechanics: planetary orbits
lesson 4
Mechanics: laws of motion
lesson 5
Mechanics: conservation laws
lesson 6
Thermodynamics: heat engines
lesson 7
Thermodynamics: entropy
lesson 8
Electromagnetism: electric forces
lesson 9
Electromagnetism: energy transfer
lesson 10
Electromagnetism: communication and information
lesson 11
Space and time (relativity)
lesson 12
Quantum mechanics
lesson 13
Physics as method: experimental evidence
lesson14
Physics as method: from atoms to galaxies
lesson15
Physics as method: energy and matter
Reports based on questions distributed with the study materials
This year part of the lecture will be held online. For details, please attend the 2nd class (February 10th) or write an email by February 13th. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
The script of the lecture will be distributed to the participants in pdf format. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Handouts |
| (More Details) |
Handouts will be posted on the momiji message board before each lecture. |
| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, Post-class Report |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Your own thoughts and ideas are important. Shape your knowledge by finding your own response to the contents of the lecture. Question and discussions are very welcome.
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| Requirements |
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| Grading Method |
Evaluation will be based on the reports and on the general participation in discussions during the lecture. |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
Physics is part of our international cultural heritage. This lecture provides an opportunity to explore this heritage together with people from a variety of backgrounds. |
| Other |
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Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. |