Module Details
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Title PRACTICAL PHYSICS I
Code PHYS106
Coordinator Dr F Jaeckel
Physics
Frank.Jaeckel@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

To provide a core of essential introductory laboratory methods which overlap and develop from A-Level; to introduce the basis of experimental techniques in physical measurement, the use of computer techniques in analysis, and to provide experience in doing experiments, keeping records and writing reports; to compliment the core physics program with experimental examples of material taught in the lecture courses.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An awareness of the importance of accurate experimentation, particularly observation and record keeping.

(LO2) An ability to plan, execute and report on the results of an investigation using appropriate analysis of the data and associated uncertainties.

(LO3) An ability to organise their time and meet deadlines.

(LO4) An understanding of the interaction between theory and experiment, in particular the ties to the material presented in the lecture courses.

(LO5) Experience of the practical nature of physics.

(LO6) Developed analytical skills in the analysis of the data

(LO7) Developed communication skills in the presentation of the investigation in a clear and logical manner

(LO8) Developed investgative skills in performing the experiment and extracting information from various sources with which to compare the results

(LO9) Developed the ability to organise their time and meet deadlines

(LO10) Understand the interaction between theory and experiment, in particular the ties to the material presented in the lecture courses.

(S1) Practical and technical skill required for physics experimentation and an appreciation of the importance of a systematic approach to experimental measurement.

Syllabus
 

Introductory Experiments
Introduction to Measurement by mesurement of thermal expansion. Introduction to Experimental Errors with a simple pendulum and a gieger counter.
Erorr Analysis via selected exercizes
Foundation experiments.
DC and AC Circuits (2 sessions)
Stefans Law and the Properties of a Thermistor
Hookes Law
Geometrical Optics Liquid Nitrogen Experiment Projectiles X-Ray Tomography
Core experiments Rutherford Scattering Attenuation of Gamma Rays in Different Materials Principles of Electronics Milikans Experiment Diffraction of Light Properties of the Electron Capacitance and Electrostatics Electromagnetic Induction The Ideal Gas Equation.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Laboratory Work
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours       114

     114
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 36
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Experiment Specific Assessment Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  48 hours    32       
Laboratory Report Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  54 hours    60       
Work Sheet Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  12 hours    8       

Recommended Texts
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