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Experimental Laboratory II - PHY00009I
- Department: Physics
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
- None
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The second year experimental laboratory builds on the knowledge gained in the 1st year lectures and the skills learned in the first year laboratory. The 2nd year laboratory aims to increase the level of sophistication in the experiments, approach to data analysis, and laboratory report writing. There is emphasis on the use of and critical evaluation of modern (computer-based) instrumentation. The laboratory is organised on a zoned (thematic) basis and LabView software is taught formally in one of the zones occupying 20% of the laboratory. A further zone (20%) is Electronics. The other zones each constitute 20% of the course and are focused on: General Physics, Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Electromagnetism and Solid State Physics. The remainder of the laboratory has a balance (50%:50%) of experiments designed to support formal lecture teaching and new topics.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate good experimental practice including appropriate awareness of safety
Demonstrate quality of record keeping.
Be able to plan and execute experiments over an extended time
Be able to demonstrate critical assessment of your measurements and results
Be able to identify and assess errors
Critically discuss your experimental results
Have developed further skills in a range of experimental techniques and in the operation of equipment and appropriate data analysis and processing software beyond that in the 1st year laboratory.
Be able to communicate and present your experimental work in the format of a leading scientific journal.
Demonstrate the ability to use LabView software for interfacing equipment to a computer.
Module content
Students should taken either PHY00012C, PHY00013C or PHY00014C as prerequisites.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 22 |
| Essay/coursework | 22 |
| Practical | 56 |
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
| Practical | 50 |
Module feedback
Our policy on how you receive feedback for formative and summative purposes is contained in our Department Handbook.
Indicative reading
Laboratory Scripts - Lab Scripts will be provided