Course Number: Phys 2310L
Course Name: LAB Classical Physics I
Credits: 1 Cr
Contact information: Paula Herrera-Siklody (siklody@iastate.edu)
PreReq: Co-enrollment or credit in Phys 2310 or Phys 2210, or consent of course coordinator.
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
General introduction to the course
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.