Fall 2024 - PHYS 132 LA01
Physics Laboratory I (1)
Class Number: 1869
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 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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Corequisites:
PHYS 101 or 120 or 125.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Labs
1. Material density
2. Linear Kinematics
3. Force and Acceleration
4. Friction, Circular motion
5. Hooke's law and spring potential energy
6. Momentum and energy
7. Harmonic motion
8. Simple pendulum
Expectation for participation
Attendance at and completion of all labs are mandatory.
Grading
- Prelab Assignments 10%
- In-lab Assignments 90%
NOTES:
Students must complete all labs to complete the course.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Labscripts will be provided to students.
Recommended textbook
Hughes and Hase, Measurements and their Uncertainties
*A Lab Fee of $5.41 is applicable
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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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, within one week of the final exam schedule being posted.
Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.