640-299 Laboratory Work

Physics 640-121 and 640-122 (or 640-141 and 640-142).

This subject develops students' skills in experimental physics within the areas of optics, acoustics, nuclear and classical physics.

Students completing this subject will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of a wide variety of experimental and data analysis techniques;

• apply critical reasoning to the evaluation of experimental data and sources of experimental uncertainty;

• use experimental log books effectively; and

• present clearly the results of experimental work.

In addition students will enhance their ability to:

• participate effectively in a laboratory environment and be able to work as part of a team; and

• plan effective work schedules and manage their time to meet the deadlines for submission of assessable work.

Laboratory participation, record keeping and reports totalling to an equivalent of no more than 3000 words assessed continuously throughout the semester. (100%)