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Department of Physics and Astronomy

Physics Year 2 Lab (F3226)

Physics Year 2 Laboratory

Module F3226

Module details for 2023/24.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module Outline

To teach the student how to perform experiments, make measurements, analyse data, and present conclusions in the form of a report.
To demonstrate some principles of physics which complement the material in the lecture modules.

Pre-Requisite

Pre-requisites:
Level 4: (F3222) Physics Year 1 Laboratory [T2]

Module learning outcomes

Operate a range of instruments used in physical measurements to obtain meaningful data.

Deduce an overall uncertainty in the numerical result obtained from an experiment.

Report clearly, in written form, on the results obtained and the conclusions drawn from a particular experiment.

Be able to apply to experiments the basic laws of Physics such as Maxwell's equations, thermodynamic principles and basic quantum physics.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
PortfolioT1 Week 11 56.00%
ReportT1 Week 9 14.00%
ReportA1 Week 1 20.00%
ReportT1 Week 5 10.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Autumn SemesterLaboratory5 hours11111111111

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Prof Jeff Hartnell

Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Fedja Orucevic

Convenor
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