Course Number: Phys 2310L
Course Name: Introduction to Classical Physics I Laboratory
Credits: 1 Cr
Contact information Fall/Spring: David Atwood atwood@iastate.edu
PreReq: Credit or enrollment in Phys 2310 or Phys 2410 and credit in MATH 1650 and credit or enrollment in MATH 1660.
Format of the course: this course is offered in person or online.
In the online version, students work with a lab kit they receive from the department and interact with instructors through Webex. Participation in these meetings carries some credit but is not required to pass the course.
Associated courses: Phys 2310 and Phys 2310H.
Course description
In this course, students will:
- Apply the theoretical concepts learned in PHYS 2310 in an experimental setup.
- Learn how to set up an experiment and collect data.
- Learn the basic tools of data analysis.
- Learn to draw scientifically sound conclusions based on data.