Fundamentals of Experimental Physics
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Description
This course is a one-semester college physics laboratory course in classical physics, including kinematics, dynamics, energy conservation, gravitation, oscillations, waves, fluids and thermodynamics. The nature of physics as an experimental science is emphasized. We subject our theories to careful testing in the laboratory following the scientific method of observation, hypothesis-formulation, experimental testing, measurements, data analysis and the writing of lab reports. This course is designed for both science and non-science majors interested in understanding the central role of science in civilization.Co-requisite: PHY 2002L, unless transfer student has already satisfied requirement in Scientific World category. (Not open to students who have taken PHY 1003 or PHY 2003).
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
3
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LAB
Instructor Contact Hours
3
Default Section Size
30
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Laboratory
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
3