PHYS106
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College Phys Lab 1
Course Title
College Phys Lab 1
Course Description
In this laboratory course, students will work in groups to perform experiments to reinforce concepts from PHYS 105 (College Physics 1). Labs are designed to build conceptual and quantitative understanding of the material.
Pass/Fail Only?
No
Faculty Permission Required?
No
Credit Hours Min
1
Instructional Method
Face-To-Face
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Learning Objective 1
Objective
Demonstrate an understanding of the physical theories and concepts discussed in lecture;
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Learning Objective 2
Objective
Develop collaborative learning skills by contributing to their lab group;
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Learning Objective 3
Objective
Make physical measurements using basic lab equipment;
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Learning Objective 4
Objective
Test hypotheses by performing controlled experiments
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Learning Objective 5
Objective
Use graphs to present raw data, and interpret graphs, including slopes and intercepts;
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Learning Objective 6
Objective
Develop evidence-based conclusions to evaluate the validity of a hypothesis;
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Learning Objective 7
Objective
Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations and errors associated with data collection, including such topics as standard deviation, statistical uncertainty, systematic errors, and instrument precision and accuracy.