Introduction to Experimental Physics
| Title | Introduction
to
Experimental
Physics |
| Term | Fall 2015 |
| Credits | 2 |
| Time | Tuesday 1:30-4.50 |
| Place | Brown Science/Sci 117-117A |
| Level | Introductory |
| Faculty | Salimbeni |
| Tutor | TBD |
A laboratory course intended to give an introduction to experimental methods in physics. Topics include mechanics and thermodynamics. You will acquire familiarity with a variety of laboratory instruments, techniques and statistical tools. You will also learn how to record and present your observations and results. This class will help you to further develop experimental common sense and "physical intuition".
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in General Physics I or permission of the instructor
