Teacher Training Programme with Diploma Thesis -
Subject Physics
As of winter semester 2015/2016 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding bachelor’s programme please consult this page »
| Faculty | Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 9 semesters / 270 ECTS-Credits (combination of two subjects) |
| Academic Degree |
Magistra/Magister der Naturwissenschaften (Mag.rer.nat.) |
| Study Code |
412 |
| Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2010W) * |
| Admission Requirements |
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent |
* Information on the Curriculum (2010W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 26 2015, Issue 77, No. 507 (withdrawal of degree study programmes)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2014)
- Curriculum/Consolidated version (from October 1 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin January 27 2014, Issue 10, No. 117 (Regulation Admission Procedure)
- Curriculum/Consolidated version (effective with October 1 2011)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2011)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 8 2011, Issue 26, No. 469 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 6 2007, Issue 55, No. 239 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 23 2007, Issue 28, No. 191 and No. 192 (modification of the curriculum and equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin December 23 2003, Issue 15, No. 99 (Regulation: Recognitions)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 17 2002, Issue 59, No. 504 (decision of the study commission: change from the old to the new curriculum [examination in front of an examination board])
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 11 2001, Issue 67, No. 830
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
35.7 |  |
= 100% |
|
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
27.8 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
21.1 |
||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
15.4 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) requirements cease to be effective as of academic year 2014/2015 and no longer apply for students of this study programme.
Students who enrolled for this programme before 1 October 2014 (academic year 2014/2015) can repeat not successful completed courses which were designated in the curriculum as “STEOP courses” four times (= five examination attempts). As per Universities Act § 77 (2), previous attempts are to be counted among the number of total examination attempts permitted.
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) until summer term 2014 »
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one semester (30 ECTS-Credits), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subject(s).
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the following course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
One course examination in the second chosen teaching subject and one course examination on the orientation unit, SL 2, 2 ECTS-Credits, of the educational training.
1. Physics Ia: Mechanics(VO 2, 3 ECTS-Credits)
2. Course from the Studies Induction and Orientation Phase of the second chosen teaching subject
3. Orientation unit (SL 2, 2 ECTS-Credits)
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) and to write a bachelor's thesis as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
Didactics and Training in the Selected Subjects:
- Physics Ia: Mechanics VO+SL (STEOP-examination)
- Preparatory Course in Mathematics
- Physics II: Electromagnetism and Optics (VO+PS)
- Mathematical Methods of Physics 1
- Physics III: Atoms, Quanta and Solid State Physics (Part 1)(VO+PS)
- Theoretical Physics (Mechanics, Part 1) (VO+PS)
- Physics Ib: Mechanics and Heat (VO+PS)
- Introductory Laboratory Course 1 for Students of the Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme
- Physics IV: Nuclear and Particle Physics
- 1st examination infront of an examination board
- Theoretical Physics 3 (Electrodynamics, Part 1) (VO+PS)
- History of Physics 1
- Introductory Laboratory Course 2 for Students of the Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme
- Theoretical Physics 2 (Quantum Theory, Part 1) (VO+PS)
- History of Physics 2
- Didactics of Physics 1
- Didactics of Physics 2
- Theory of Relativity, Cosmology and Astrophysics for Students of the Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme
- Teaching Physics Experiments in Schools
- Didactics of Theoretical Physics
- Diploma Thesis
- Diploma Thesis
- 2nd examination infront of an examination board
Pedagogical Training and School Teaching Practice
First Academic Year: Orientation Unit, Introductory Practicum, Reflection Unit
Second Academic Year: Fundamentals of Learning and Teaching and Basic Skills 1
Third Academic Year: Basic Skills 2, Basic Practicum,Subject Related Practicum 1 and 2
Can be taken any semester: Elective Module.
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme aims at a preparatory vocational and scientific education for the certification of secondary school teachers with subject-specific, didactic, and pedagogical qualifications as well as school teaching practice. A scientifically sound basic education provides graduates with the necessary competences in order to work in their future occupational fields in a flexible and professional manner.
Graduates of the Teacher Accreditation Programme of the subject of Physics should acquire a sound knowledge:
- of the physical subdisciplines of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, heat, atomic, molecular and solid body physics, the general theory of relativity, astrophysics and cosmology - main focus is not on the number of known facts, but on the ability to overlook, understand and connect physics to other fields of knowledge;
- of fields that are closely related to physics and where a basic understanding of physical principles leads to a deeper understanding, thus meteorology and geophysics, biology, chemistry and in physical medicine;
- of the history of physics;
- of the technical use of physical findings and an ability to demonstrate the related effects on society;
- of introducing pupils to the "method of physics" (in a way suitable for pupils): understanding complex situations with the help of simple models without missing things that are essential to the process;
- of presenting the "method of physics" for gaining knowledge as a generally usable, very successful method of a rational approach towards the world and to encourage pupils to use this approach and to become critically thinking citizens.
Within the scope of the professional training courses in experimental and theoretical physics have to be passed. The training focuses on the fact that physics is not to be seen as large quantity of unconnected single facts, but to conceive nature in its interaction with the contents and concepts dealt with.
The pedagogical education and school teaching practice
- imparts graduates with a well-founded knowledge of secondary school teaching and learning in order to efficiently manage their teaching practice and help to assist and support the learning and educational processes of their pupils;
- enables graduates to evaluate and further develop their teaching practice based on proven methodology;
- allows graduates to understand school as an institution and organization in order to actively shape and develop school.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates are academically educated experts in fostering personal development processes, arranging learning situations, accompanying learning processes, and assessing learning outcomes.
They acquire a sound knowledge in the area of physics. They are able to demonstrate their competences in this area and where it overlaps with technology, mathematics and informatics by formulating arguments and supporting theories in a scientifically correct manner as well as solving problems in an innovative manner.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Graduates of a Secondary School Teacher Accreditation Programme are in particular teaching at lower and upper secondary schools. The qualifications acquired in the Teacher Accreditation Programme provide access to other vocational fields in the study programme, the educational sector, social and youth work, and communication.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
- Doctor of Philosophy programme Physics
(If the Diploma Thesis is on the teaching subject Physics)
Information about the Programme (in German only)
- Procedure (Teacher Training Programme)
- General Information
- Diploma Thesis (Teacher Training Programme)
- Recommendation for the Front Page (english version)
- Deadlines
- Guidelines for electronic submission and publication of academic theses and Instruction
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records (First Diploma Examination)
- Examination Records (Second Diploma Examination)
- To block a thesis
- Declaration of Academic Degree
- Pedagogical Training and School Teaching Practice - First Part of Studies
- Pedagogical Training and School Teaching Practice - Second Part of Studies
Recognitions (in German only)
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
(for Didactics and Training in the Selected Subjects) - Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet for Pedagogical Training and School Teaching Practice
(Course Examination: Pedagogical Training and School Teaching Practice)
Contact and Information
General Information about the Teacher Training Programme
http://www.uibk.ac.at/fakultaeten/soe/lehramt/
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d 
Authorised Representative
assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Wolfgang Dür
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martina Kraml