PHYS 202 - Introduction to Experimental Physics

Semester Offered: Spring
0.5 unit(s)

An introduction to the tools and techniques of modern experimental physics. Students replicate classic historical experiments. Emphasis is placed on the use of computers for capturing and analyzing data, and on effective oral and written presentation of experimental results. Jenny Magnes.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 200, MATH 121, MATH 126/MATH 127, or permission of the instructor.

Must be taken in the same semester as PHYS 203.

First 6-week course.

Two 3-hour meetings.