Dec 04, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

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PHYS 3701 - Intermediate Laboratory - Electrons & Photons


Covers experiments on which Modern Physics is built such as experiments that exemplify particle-wave duality, quantization, atomic, and conductivity concepts. Covers an introduction to the statistical treatment of data. Covers an introduction to the norms and practice of oral presentations of Physics and Astronomy results.

Requisites: PHYS 2053 and MATH 2302
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to plan experiments taking into account the type and amount and accuracy of data needed to give reproducible and accurate results.
  • Students will be able to make most common types of laboratory measurements including, for example, small signal measurements and resonance measurements.
  • Students will be able to use a computer to make plots and tables, do curve-fitting, do basic statistical analysis proficiently and relate the fit parameters to physical quantities.
  • Students will be able to identify the claims, theoretical background, experimental evidence, and logical connections that hold their scientific arguments together.
  • Student will be able to communicate results ethically and effectively in the oral form typical for Physics and Astronomy presentations.



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