PHYS& 125 - General Physics Lab II

Credits: 1
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Physics lab to accompany PHYS& 135. Topics include fluids, heat, waves, sound and optics.

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 135.
Distribution Requirements:

Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Verify properties of fluids, heat, waves, sound and optics in a safe and reproducible manner.
Correctly articulate the purpose of the lab and how it will be accomplished.
Use basic laboratory data analysis techniques, including distinguishing statistical and systematic errors and representing data graphically.
Effectively interpret and communicate experimental results.

Course Contents

Fluids
Waves
Sound
Geometric optics
Thermal properties of matter

Instructional Units: 1.5