This course is the third in the introductory physics lab sequence, following PHYS 174 and PHYS 275. Designed for physics, science, and engineering students, this course offers a rigorous introduction to experimental science. Throughout the semester, students will work on experiments primarily focused on AC and DC circuits, electricity, and magnetism. A major component of the course is the construction of an AM radio, and students will also learn about the analysis of both random and systematic errors. This course emphasizes both individual and collaborative work with a lab partner, and students will be required to write clear lab reports.
By the end of the course, students will have hands-on experience building electronic circuits and AM radios using provided kits, which include electrical components and breadboards
- Professor: Simone Lolli