Summer 2018 - PHYS 233 D100
Physics Laboratory IV (2)
Class Number: 1384
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 7 – Aug 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Steve Dodge
jsdodge@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4736
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Prerequisites:
PHYS 231 or ENSC 280.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Statistical data analysis, experimental design and scientific communication, studied in the context of experiments spanning a range of physical systems. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Students will complete experiments chosen from the following list:
I. Mechanics and Thermal Physics
The Physical Pendulum
Viscosity of Fluids
The Speed of Sound in Air
II. Optics
Two-slit Interference
The Michelson Interferometer
III. Electricity and Magnetism
The Current Balance
Introduction to Semiconductor Devices
IV. Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Determination of e/m
Absorption and Backscattering of ß-Rays
Grading
- Laboratory notebooks 60%
- Technical summaries 20%
- Data analysis assignments 10%
- Data analysis exam 10%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Required Text:
Measurements and Their Uncertainties: A Practical Guide to Modern Error Analysis
by Hughes and Hase
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students who cannot write their exam during the course's scheduled exam time must request accommodation from their instructor in writing, clearly stating the reason for this request, before the end of the first week of classes.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
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