Physics Year 1 Laboratory (F3222)
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Physics Year 1 Laboratory
Module F3222
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
Fundamental experiments in physics. The student will do a series of classic experiments to build up basic experimental and analysis skills. The experience of preparing, performing and analysing experiments will also deepen the understanding of the fundamental physical concepts involved.
Module learning outcomes
Keep detailed, transferable records and handle common experimental equipment.
Analyse measurement data to extract physics.
Estimate uncertainties and apply these estimates in an error analysis.
Present in written form, measurement procedures, analyses and results.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 80.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | EASTER Week 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 5 hours | 01111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 10000000010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Matthias Keller
Assess convenor, Convenor
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Dr Evgeny Chekhovich
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Lily Asquith
Convenor
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