PHYS-1140 (1) Experimental Physics 1

Introduction to experimental physics through laboratory observations of a wide range of phenomena. Course covers experiments on physical measurements, linear and rotational mechanics, harmonic motion, wave motion, sound and heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, and electromagnetic waves with the mathematical analysis of physical errors associated with the experimental process. One lect., one 2-hour lab per week. Approved for GT-SC1. Approved for arts and science core curriculum: natural science. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite or corequisite course of PHYS 1120 (minimum grade C-).