2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS1110 Physics Laboratory 2- Introduction to Experimental Physics (B)
10 creditsClass Size: 165
Module manager: Dr Tom Moore
Email: t.a.moore@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) 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 rota experiments;
- use statistical methods of error analysis and critically analyse data;
- communicate experimental results in the form of written exercises, oral presentations 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 laboratory skills;
Scientific writing
Data analysis
Time management
Experiment planning
Oral presentation skills
Syllabus
The first laboratory session is a group experiment designed to give an introduction to statistics and the study of random events. The remaining sessions will consist of a variety of experiments drawn from: Atomic Physics, Optics, Thermal Physics and Electromagnetism.
There are three other items of coursework, plus a 15 minute oral presentation in the last week to practise presentation skills. 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. In addition, students are asked to write a one page physics article on a current topic in physics. This will be assigned and marked by personal tutors.
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, writing exercises, physics article, oral preparation = 56 hours.Opportunities 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 | 63.00 |
| Report | Formal report | 15.00 |
| Assignment | Scientific writing for a general audience | 10.00 |
| Presentation | Oral presentation | 12.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Students will also undertake an exercise in scientific writing for a more general audience. Submission of all coursework is compulsory to pass the module.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 05/09/2017
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