PHYS 124
Fall 2014 not offered
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This laboratory course is designed to be taken in conjunction with PHYS116. Students will get hands-on experience with physical systems that demonstrate the principles being studied in PHYS116. Hands-on experience helps in developing physical intuition, a deeper understanding of the course material and the world around us.
The emphasis in this course is on experimental technique and the proper identification, appreciation, and handling of experimental error. |
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| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Laboratory | Grading Mode: Credit/Unsatisfactory |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PHYS113 OR PHYS123 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PHYS-MN)(PHYS) |
Major Readings:
This laboratory course teaches students how to obtain, process and evaluate data, and compare these data with quantitative models of how our world works.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular attendance required. Lab notebooks are reviewed by lab instructor at the end of each weekly lab meeting. No other write-ups are required. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
While this course is not required by the Physics Department, it is recommended, and students planning to enter the health professions should be aware that a year of physics WITH LABORATORY is usually required for admission. Consult your major advisor if you ar in doubt about similar requirements in your field.
PLEASE NOTE: Rising seniors who need the lab should rank it highly to have the best chance of getting a seat.
This course is a prerequisite for PHYS 324. |
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