PHYS 170L - General Physics I Lab

Course Description

  • Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 170

A lab course designed to complement PHYS 170.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of PHYS 170L, the student will be able to:

  • Employ proper techniques when making scientific measurements
  • Demonstrate the ability to use selected pieces of measuring devices
  • Demonstrate the ability to use the computer as a data analysis tool
  • Demonstrate the ability to interface the computer to serve as both a control and measuring device
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain a laboratory notebook
  • Apply the appropriate physics to the physical situation presented
  • Quantitatively analyze experimental data
  • Formulate and report scientific conclusions based on data analysis
  • Prepare lab reports in standard scientific format