2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS2060 Physics Laboratory 3- Experimental Physics (A)
10 creditsClass Size: 158
Module manager: Dr A M Voice
Email: A.M.Voice@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Passes in at least one of PHYS1060 or PHYS1110 or equivalentThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module the students should be able to:- use commonly available laboratory equipment;
- perform laboratory experiments in core physics, obtain useful data and draw conclusions, using effective time management;
- record the procedures, data, calculations and conclusions of their experiments in a notebook;
- utilise statistical and systematic error analysis and critically analyse their data;
- present and communicate their experimental results to others in the form of a scientific paper and an oral presentation;
- develop career skills.
Learning outcomes
Execute and analyse the results of an experiment and evaluate the level of uncertainty in results.
Communicate in writing or orally the results of their work or other scientific information.
Present their skills and qualifications in a format for a future job
Skills outcomes
Use of common laboratory equipment.
Perform experiments.
Acquire and analyse data.
Critical evaluation of data.
Presentation of method and results in written and oral form.
Syllabus
Introductory lecture on laboratory note-taking, report writing, assessment criteria and statistical and critical analysis of experimental data. Students perform experimental components that includes optics, X-ray crystallography, Speed of Sound, specific heat of metals, electronics, mechanical workshop practice and astronomy(*components studied depends on programme).
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 8 | 6.00 | 60.00 |
| Workshop | 15 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 37.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 63.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Preparation and writing up of laboratory work, writing scientific paper, caeers assignment, development of research skills and oral presentation: 37 hours.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Laboratory book of experiments/assignmentsCareers assignment
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Scientific paper | 10.00 |
| Oral Presentation | On one experiment, using PowerPoint | 10.00 |
| Assignment | Careers skills | 5.00 |
| Practical | Lab preparation | 15.00 |
| Practical | Lab write-up | 60.00 |
| 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: 19/03/2018
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