Modern Physics Lab

Class(es): BS 6th (R & SS)

Course Code(s): PHYS-311

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction:

Modern physics labs teach the art of measurement. They are intended to provide a bridge between the introductory labs, which are mostly "canned" in the sense that there is a fixed sequence of activities to perform and a fairly rigid analysis to carry out, and the kind of "open-ended" research that you would do in a real experiment, where you don't really know what will happen or how you should interpret the results.

Objectives:

This course is part of the core of the physics major program. Throughout the program and especially at the time of graduation, physics majors should be able to demonstrate:

A piece of thorough knowledge and comprehension of the core concepts of classical and modern physics.
A set of fundamental skills that can be applied to a variety of situations, including:
- a) writing skills;
- b) presentation skills;
- c) laboratory skills;
- d) computer skills; and
- e) problem-solving skills.
The ability to apply their physics experience and knowledge to analyze new situations.
Physics majors understand and articulate the nature of science, and its development through the scientific method.