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Compulsory Module 1: Preparatory Course in Mathematics (2.5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe the fundamentals of elementary topics and to apply their knowledge for solving mathematical issues.
Compulsory Module 2: Mathematical Methods of Physics for Prospective Teachers (7.5 ECTS-Credits; 5 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe simple mathematical methods of physics and to apply to issues in physics. They are able to independently elaborate similar contents.
Compulsory Module 3: Physics Ia: Mechanics and Thermodynamics (5 ECTS-Credits; 3 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe the fundamentals of mechanics and corresponding concepts. They are able to transfer their knowledge and to solve the problems of mechanics.
Compulsory Module 4: Physics II: Electromagnetism and Optics (10 ECTS-Credits; 7 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe the fundamentals of electromagnetism and optics and corresponding concepts. They are able to transfer their knowledge and to solve the problems of electromagnetism and optics.
Compulsory Module 5: Physics of Matter (10 ECTS-Credits; 8 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe and explain the structure of matter as the principle of physics and to elaborate similar contents independently. They are able to generalize the fundamentals of particle, nuclear, and quantum physics and to apply for the solution of problems and to present in the classroom.
Compulsory Module 6: Physics Labaratory (7.5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of the Compulsory Modules 4 and 5
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to demonstrate experimentally oriented working methods of physics and are able to independently implement, evaluate, record and present fundamental tests of classical physics to the subjects mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism. They are competent to work in a structured, reliable and successful way.
Compulsory Module 7: Physics in Everyday Life, Historical Aspects of Physics (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to recognize the role of physics in the historical context for different processes in nature and technology and illustrate with selected examples. They are able to independently elaborate similar contents and to impart them in the school. They are able enrich and shape practical teaching by appropriate examples.
Compulsory Module 8: Astronomy and Astrophysics (2.5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduate understand physical laws and the current state and development of the cosmos as well as the interaction of its parts in an overview. They know fundamental concepts and mind-sets of astronomy and astrophysics and have basic understanding of astronomic and astrophysical methods. Moreover, they understand astronomic phenomena in the sky.
Compulsory Module 9: Theoretical Physics 1 for Prospectice Teachers (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe and explain mechanics as a basic of theoretical physics and to independently elaborate similar contents. They are able to generalize the fundamentals of theoretical mechanics and are able to apply them to the solution of problems as well as in practical teaching.
Compulsory Module 10: Theoretical Physics 2 for Prospectice Teachers (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to describe and explain electrodynamics as a basic of theoretical physics and to independently elaborate similar contents. They are able to generalize the fundamentals of theoretical electrodynamics and are able to apply them to the solution of problems as well as in practical teaching.
Compulsory Module 11: Subject Related Practical Course (5 ECTS-Credits; 1 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of the Compulsory Modules 7, 13 and 15
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to plan teaching units in physics according to given goals supported by mentors, to implement them and reflect the lessons. They are familiar with different methods and social forms and to use different media situation-appropriately. They have tested different approaches to rearward learning design, perceived the heterogeneity of learning groups and tested appropriate teaching methods. Within the reflection of their teaching lessons, they use different feedback instruments. They have made first experiences with learn-promoting performance feedback, evaluation and assessment.
Compulsory Module 12: Subject Didactics 1 (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to name characteristics of different teaching concepts, reflect their implementation in the classroom, name basic objectives and contents of physics lessons and to explain the importance of physics (physics lessons) to social and technical developments.
They know prevailing teaching scripts and their empirically researched deficits of teaching structure of physics. They are able to classify competence-oriented assignments in the system of educational standards.
Graduates know important teaching methods, presentation forms and forms of conversation in physics lessons. They are able to select methods which promote competence development and thus to consider aspects of individualization and differentiation for heterogeneous learning groups. They know central functions of experiments and learning tasks in teaching and develop competence-related tasks. They are able to develop learn-promoting diagnosis and feedback procedures and use different forms of performance evaluation and assessment.
Compulsory Module 13: Subject Didactics 2 (5 ECTS-Credits; 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to plan and shape teaching units with regard to core ideas and long-term objectives. In this context, they are able to select appropriate teaching methods based on didactical analysis with regard to differentiation in teaching lessons. They are able to analyse and reflect their own teaching action in comparison with the plans and objectives of teaching sequences and learning effects and to develop alternative procedure for future teaching. They know and consider relevant safety measures.
Graduates are able to name and diagnose concept-related and comprehensive pupils` presentations as well as learning difficulties. They know difficulties of comprehension and misconceptions of learners and react appropriately. Moreover, they have options of action in order to appropriately react to misconceptions and resulting learning difficulties. They elaborate physical issues with regard to familiar misconceptions and heterogeneous learning conditions.
Graduates know common objective and iconic models are able to plan their targeted use in the lessons and enable pupils to become familiar with the mind-set of physics. In this context, they are able to recognize their limits and are aware the mix-up between model and reality can cause misunderstandings for the pupils. They are able to take measures in order to counteract these difficulties.
Graduates are familiar with the possibilities of interdisciplinary and project-oriented teaching by means of selected examples, are able to plan and implement selected examples. They are able to implement measures to promote girls and boys in physics lessons.
Compulsory Module 14: Classroom Experiments (5 ECTS-Credits; 5 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates know categories of experiments, their functions in physics lessons as well as their relevant didactical potential, and thus they recognize the central position of the experiment in physics lessons. They know school-common experiments of different topics of physics lessons and materials available in schools. They are able to select demonstration and pupil experiments in a targeted and pupil-oriented manner and to implement experiments safely. They are able to plan, prepare, implement and use experiments in a targeted manner. Apart from practical skills, they know the subject-specific and didactical background of different experiments.
Compulsory Module 15: Seminar Subject Didactics (2.5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to elementarise and express complex and abstract physical issues age-specifically. In this context, they are able to explain methodical procedure and to adapt to the contents of the relevant learning group whereas the diversity of the learning group (learning difficulties, gender specifics, interculturality socio-economic background) is to be considered. They are able to reduce complex issues to the basics and to make them easily understandable. They use topic-based media (teaching materials, presentation media, teaching-learning-software, schoolbooks, internet) and also the sources for preparing lessons.
Compulsory Module 16: Bachelor's Thesis (7.5 ECTS-Credits; 2 h)
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Prerequisites for registration: successful completion of a total 65 ECTS-Credits from the Compulsory Modules 1 to 16 and 18
Learning Outcome: Graduates are able to demonstrate a professional and methodically correct approach to a field of physics and to illustrate it in a comprehensible form in writing and orally. They are able to impart information, ideas, problems and solutions to experts and interested lay persons. They have developed learning strategies which they require to continue their studies result-oriented in a given timeframe with a very high level of autonomy. They have comprehensive knowledge of a field of physics which offers them the possibility to develop and apply ideas creatively and innovatively. They are able to prepare contents pupil-specifically and to impart knowledge comprehensibly with regard to modern didactical aspects.
Courses with a total of up to 5 ECTS-Credits from the Curricula of the Bachelor and/or Diploma Study Programmes set up at the University of Innsbruck can be chosen freely, however not from the other teaching subject; especially recommended are courses from the field of natural sciences and technology, ethics in science as well as gender-specific aspects, inclusive education, multilingualism, media pedagogy etc.
Compulsory Module 17: Interdisciplinary Skills (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: the prerequisites of the respective Curricula do apply
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this Module develop additional in-depth competences and skills.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).