Course

Physics Laboratory (FYS210)

Facts

Course code FYS210

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction English, Norwegian

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

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Introduction

The course gives an introduction to the field of experimental measurements.

Content

The course discusses use of basic statistical analysis, random and systematic measurement uncertainty, theory of error propagation, dimensional analysis, presentation of measurement data, research ethics. The students get training in report writing.

Learning outcome

After having completed this course the student should be able to:

  • Realise that different types of uncertainties are to be associated with experimental measurements.
  • Conduct standard procedures for propagation of errors.
  • Apply statistical methods for analysing and presenting experimental data.
  • Exercise basic experimental skills with focus on accuracy.
  • Write a technical report.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Mechanics (FYS100), Mathematical Methods 1 (MAT100)

Exam

Written exam

Weight 3/5

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Written exam and laboratory report

Weight 1/1

Marks Letter grades

Report

Weight 2/5

Marks Letter grades

The assessment consists of a report and an exam. The exam is a written exam on campus.

The 8th and final laboratory assignment will be assessed with a weighting of 40% of the final grade in the course. All parts must be passed to achieve a final grade in the course. Candidates who fail the laboratory report may retake it the next time the course has regular classes.

Coursework requirements

Compulsory hand-ins
There are 7 mandatory laboratory assignments that must be approved by the specified deadline in order to be admitted to the exam. The plan for completing the laboratory assignments will be published on Canvas at the start of the semester.

Method of work

From six to two hours of lectures per week. Optional calculation exercises up to two hours per week and eight mandatory laboratory exercises 4 hours / week.

Open for

Owing to limited capacity, students assigned to the 5-year programme in Mathematics and Physics have priority. A limited number of students from other programmes may be given access by application only.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Course teacher:
Ioana Andreea Nes
Course coordinator:
Olena Zavorotynska

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

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