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Introductory Physics Laboratory

Credits: 1.5

Prerequisites: PH 112, PH 213 (Coreq)

Physical measurements and analysis of experimental data. The experiments test and apply some basic principles selected from the following fields: mechanics, sound, electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. Experiments and topics may vary each semester. Digital and analog laboratory instruments; computer acquisition and analysis of data. Estimate of systematic and random error, propagation of error, interpretation of results. This course complements three lecture courses, Ph 112, Ph 213, Ph 214.

1.5 credits. Prerequisite: Ph 112 and Ph 213; corequisites: Ph 213

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