Advanced Physics Lab I

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This writing intensive hands-on laboratory course familiarizes students with the design of experiments, data collection techniques, and statistical analysis of experimental data. Emphasis is placed on experimental design to minimize experimental uncertainty. Early in the semester experiments illustrating and applying Gaussian and Poisson statistics, least-squares fitting and propagation of uncertainties are performed. These techniques are then used in experiments on advanced mechanical systems. Formal experiment write-ups are required. Prerequisites: PHYS 204, 264, 311, 362 and MATH 331. Offering Term(s): Fall