Physics Lab. 1Laajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The students learn about experimental data gathering and learn to make controlled measurements, to report their findings and to evaluate the reliability of the work and the methods.

Content

Introduction to the use of different measurement methods and equipment: measurements, measurement table, handling the results, reliability of results, report, occupational safety. Assignments on different fields of physics.

Prerequisites

Basic course in physics or at least 5 physics courses in the upper secondary school or Physics supplementary course.

Further information

Material: Arminen ym: Fysiikan laboratoriotyöt and working instructions. Teaching methods: laboratory work, report, independent work, group work. Prerequisites: S-11012A or equivalent. The
passed course is evaluated on scale 1-5. Language of tuition: Finnish.