PHY 1049L - Physics Laboratory II

College of Natural Sciences

Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 45
Effective Term Spring 2020 (570)

Requisites

Prerequisite PHY 1048L with a minimum grade of C and
(Pre- or Co-requisite PHY 1054 with a minimum grade of C or
Pre- or Co-requisite PHY 2049 with a minimum grade of C)

Course Description

A continuation of Physics Laboratory I, this course provides laboratory experiences in concepts and principles of electricity, magnetism, and light. This course has a substantial writing requirement.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the techniques required to observe carefully and to measure precisely by
    1. mapping electric fields and/or magnetic fields.
    2. tracing light rays reflected from and refracted by various optical surfaces.
  2. The student will develop skills in reasoning logically and reporting results concisely from the data obtained by:
    1. constructing a graph on the appropriate scales including units, clearly indicating data points and drawing the best fitting curve.
    2. including as a minimum:
      1. Data in a neat and clearly presented form
      2. Graphs (where appropriate).
      3. Sample calculations.
      4. Analysis - The student will discuss the results obtained from his/her collected data, comparing these to the theoretical relationships. In all cases, the student will explain any discrepancies between experimentally derived results and theoretical expectations.
  3. The student will apply the techniques required to understand physical laws and principles by actual experimentation by:
    1. configuring a set of resistors in series, parallel, or mixed pattern, and comparing the results with theoretical predictions.
    2. describing the laws of reflection and refraction.
    3. calculating the index of refraction of transparent media.
    4. using the equations for lenses and curved mirrors for the calculation of focal length and describing the images formed by these surfaces for various object distances.
    5. using the appropriate theory and equipment for selected experiments in modern physics. (If time permits)
  4. The student will exhibit an ability to use the basic tools of measurement as applied to electricity, magnetism, and light by:
    1. demonstrating facility in the use of the apparatus by collecting and tabulating data to obtain results within the accepted standards.
    2. demonstrating the correct use of voltmeters, and ammeters.
    3. demonstrating the correct set up for an optical bench and using these devices correctly.
  5. The student will apply the techniques of collecting and analyzing experimental data including graphic and statistical analysis by:
    1. interpreting these graphs and where possible determining the algebraic equations from the graphs.
    2. interpreting these graphs and producing the mathematical relations and the physical constants from the graphs of data.
    3. demonstrating the technique for presenting and analyzing data by the submission of well written laboratory reports.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors. The student will be able to illustrate and utilize elementary laboratory technique in selected areas of electricity, magnetism, optics and light. Such technique will include, but not be limited to measurement, report writing, error analysis, and graphical construction and analysis.

History of Changes

Revised 8/84 DBT 11/15/84 Effective Session 19842 DBT 2/86 Effective Session 19861 Reviewed C&I 2/5/91 3 YR C&I Review 8/94 3 YR Review 1998-99 C&I 11/12/02, BOT 12/17/02, eff20022. C&I Approval: 09/25/2007, BOT Approval: 11/20/2007, Effective Term: Spring 2008 (390).
C&I Approval: 09/05/2019, BOT Approval: 09/24/2019, Effective Term: Spring 2020 (570)

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