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, and 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.

Ongoing assessment of laboratory work during the semester, comprising written pre-laboratory assignments (20%), laboratory participation (20%) and written and oral reports up to a total of 3000 words (60%).