Welcome - Physics Tools: Experiment PHYC 2150   Physics Tools: Experiment
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Introducing experimental tools and techniques within a theoretical framework, this course explores concepts in oscillations, waves, electricity and magnetism. The aim is to learn and apply techniques commonly used in Physics research. The following experimental tools and techniques are explored: Instrumentation; Fourier series; Data analysis; building AC and DC circuits; Detection and production of ultrasonic, acoustic, visible, microwaves; Mechanical systems. For example, the concept of resonance is applied to electronic (e.g. Radio), optical, acoustic (e.g. Music), mechanical and nuclear (e.g. MRI) systems in the lab. Textbook: An Introduction to Error Analysis, John R. Taylor.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Lab

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 5
PREREQUISITES: PHYC 1190.03/1290.03 or 1300X/Y.06 or SCIE 1500X/Y.30 and a 1000-level calculus course, or permission of instructor