Course Number: Phys 231L

Course Name: LAB Classical Physics I

Credits: 1 Cr

Contact information Fall/Spring: David Atwood (atwood@iastate.edu)

PreReq: Co-enrollment or credit in Phys 231 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 231 and Phys 231H.

General introduction to the course

In this course, students will:

• Apply the theoretical concepts learned in PHYS 231 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.