2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS1261 Laboratory 1a (Joint Honours)
5 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Simon Connell
Email: S.D.A.Connell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Pre-requisite qualifications
A level Maths and Physics 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;
- be familiar with statistical methods of error analysis and to critically analyse data;
- communicate experimental results in the form of written exercises and oral discussions.
Skills outcomes
Laboratory skills in physics
Syllabus
At the start of the semester, students attend introductory lectures on error analysis/uncertainties in addition to being given the opportunity to gain experience using the software package Origin. The remaining sessions will consist of a variety of experiments drawn from: Atomic Physics, Optics, Thermal Physics and Electromagnetism.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Laboratory | 4 | 4.00 | 16.00 |
Lecture | 1 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Private study hours | 32.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 17.50 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 50.00 |
Private study
Lab preparation, formal report, writing exercises, practical examOpportunities for Formative Feedback
Laboratory notebooks and performance in the laboratoryMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Practical | Four Experiments | 75.00 |
Report | Formal Report | 25.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Students must submit a serious attempt at all assessments, in order to pass the module overall.
Reading list
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