2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS0040 Physics Laboratory
10 creditsClass Size: 76
Module manager: Dr Jung-Uk Shim
Email: J.Shim@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
This module is for non-Physics students.GCSE Physics and Mathematics or equivalent
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module is designed for students who have not had the opportunity of an A level education in Physics, and can teach you Physics to A level equivalent standards. The only prerequisite is GCSE level mathematics, or equivalent.PHYS0040 Physics Laboratory trains students in the experimental method, data analysis and the reporting of results.Objectives
On completion of this module you should be able to:- perform an experiment with minimum supervision
- present results in a clear, concise and accurate manner
- perform simple mathematical manipulations of data and error analysis
- provide a critical analysis of their results
- use the WWW to obtain information from a wide number of sources and to write a coherent essay based on the information obtained.
Skills outcomes
- Report Writing
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Experiment Planning
- Computing
Syllabus
The first laboratory session will be a group experiment which will give students an introduction to Data Collection and Analysis.
The remaining five sessions will consist of a variety of experiments drawn from: Mechanics, Atomic Physics, Optics, Thermal Physics and Electromagnetism.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Group learning | 31 | 1.00 | 31.00 |
Private study hours | 69.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 31.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
- Preparation for lab: 10 hours- Data analysis and report writing: 59 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Lab report on each of eights experiments over the semester.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | Continuous assessment of performance on weekly experiments, data analysis and reporting. Exercises in report writing and error analysis | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 02/11/2017
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