For a good start in our Program Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering we expect all students to master a physics knowledge of a Swiss Matura examination (program for the normal level):

Quantities and Units:

• Specify fundamental quantities and their units in the SI (Système International d’Unités) system for various fields (Mechanics, Thermal Phenomena, Electricity, Geometric Optics and Waves, Atomic Nucleus).
• Handle units and dimensions.
• Correctly present numerical results with the appropriate number of significant figures.
• Distinguish between exact calculations and estimations.
• Use exponential notation (e.g., 5.2∙10^3 m) and prefixes (Milli, Micro, Mega, etc.).

Kinematics:

• Define position, velocity (average and instantaneous), and acceleration as scalar and vector quantities.
• Describe motion and represent it as motion diagrams (position, velocity, and acceleration as functions of time).
• Apply formulas for linear, uniform, and uniformly accelerated motion.
• Define and apply frequency (number of revolutions), period, angular velocity, and acceleration in uniform circular motion.

Dynamics:

• Define mass as a measure of inertia and gravity and work with density.
• Define force as a vector quantity and apply Newton's laws.
• Describe forces in the context of linear and circular motions.
• Represent and calculate gravitational, spring, normal, and frictional forces.
• Vectorially represent and name all forces acting on a body.
• Describe forces and acceleration in uniform circular motion.
• Define impulse as a vector quantity and apply the principle of conservation of momentum to one-dimensional cases.

Work and Energy:

• Define work generally and specifically for cases involving gravitational force, acceleration force, and frictional force.
• Define kinetic and potential energy (gravitational potential energy near the Earth's surface, potential energy of a spring).
• Present the general principle of energy conservation and apply it to simple examples.
• Define power and efficiency.