2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS1060 Physics Laboratory 1- Introduction to Experimental Physics (A)
10 creditsClass Size: 167
Module manager: Dr P. Hine
Email: p.j.hine@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
'A' Level Physics and Maths or equivalentThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module students should be able to:- achieve an adequate level of competence in weekly practical work;
- demonstrate the ability to use simple laboratory apparatus as tested in the practical exam;
- use statistical methods of error analysis and critically analyse data;
- communicate experimental results in the form of written exercises, oral discussions and a formal report.
Learning outcomes
Execute an experiment and evaluate the level of uncertainty in results.
Communicate in writing the results of their work or other scientific information.
Skills outcomes
Practical Lab Skills
Scientific Writing
Report Writing
Data Analysis
Time Management
Experiment Planning
Syllabus
The first two laboratory sessions are a group experiment designed to give an introduction to taking measurements, graph plotting and error analysis. The remaining sessions will consist of a variety of experiments drawn from: Atomic Physics, Optics, Thermal Physics and Electromagnetism.
There are two other items of coursework, plus a three hour exam on the last week to test practical skills gained over the semester. The coursework items are a formal report, chosen from one of the eight experiments carried out, and four exercises linked to this to build the skills required for the formal report.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 11 | 4.00 | 44.00 |
| Private study hours | 56.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 44.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Lab preparation, formal report, preparation for writing exercises, practical exams = 56 hoursOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Experiments assessed weekly for weeks 3-10 and usual appraisals.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Experiments | 58.00 |
| Written Work | 4 writing exercises | 10.00 |
| Report | Formal report | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 83.00 | |
Submission of all coursework is compulsory to pass the module.
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 00 mins | 17.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 17.00 | |
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: 05/09/2017
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