Physics Foundation Year Laboratory A (F3303)
Physics Foundation Year Laboratory A
Module F3303
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
A preliminary laboratory course, with basic experiments in classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Integral to the course will also be the development of data-analysis and error propagation skills using spreadsheets, and communicating methods and results in an oral presentation.
Module learning outcomes
Use simple scientific apparatus to carry out experiments in mechanics and thermodynamics.
Demonstrate understanding of physical principles underlying classical physics experiments.
Analyse data, including straightforward line-fitting and basic error propagation techniques.
Give an oral presentation, with slides, detailing an experiment carried out in the laboratory.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 80.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Software Exercise | T1 Week 2 | 10.00% |
| Software Exercise | T1 Week 3 | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 4 | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 5 | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 6 | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 7 | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 8 | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 9 | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 10 | 10.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 10.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | MYI Week 1 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 10000010000 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 01100000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 4 hours | 00011111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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