PHYS 2212L: Principles of Physics Laboratory II

1 Credit Hours

Corequisite: PHYS 2212

This is an introductory laboratory for the calculus-based course on electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. The student will be able to apply the concepts of electric field and electric currents to problems in the laboratory, and perform measurements on magnetic fields and induction, optics, and elementary quantum physics phenomena. The analysis of sources of error and formal propagation of uncertainties will also be developed, along with graphical techniques and least-squares fits.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Display ability to work with oscilloscopes.
Understand basic operations of digital multi-meters.
Demonstrate working knowledge of simple dc and ac circuits.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of geometric optics (lenses and mirrors).