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FYS-1003 Basic experimental physics

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Type of course Theoretical subject.

Level of course/Year of study Normally first or second year.

Language of instruction Norwegian

Examination semester Autumn

Contents The course requires previous knowledge of mathematics and physics corresponding to the levels of MAT-1001 Calculus 1 and FYS-0100 General Physics or 3FY from the Norwegian High school. Students will learn how to employ measuring instruments, electronic equipment and computers to perform measurements on physical systems. In addition, the students will learn how to present data, evaluate results and write laboratory logs. Use will be made of usual instruments such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, counters, multimeters, among others. The laboratory log must be approved before the exam.

Recommended previous qualifications FYS-0100 Basic physics, MAT-1001 Calculus 1

Form of teaching Lectures: 20 hr Laboratory Exercises: 64 hr

Coursework requirements Laboratory journalsLaboratory reports

Exam and assessment Portfolio assessment based on 2 out of 10 laboratory reports counting 20% each, and a final oral exam counting 60%. Grading scale: A-F Re-sit examination: Early in tutor free term, 4 hour written examination counting 100% Postponed examination: According to the current regulation of exams § 21 New examination: According to the current regulation exams § 25, last paragraph.

Contact person/lecturer Arvid Aanstad, tlf: +47 77 64 40 06, e-mail: stud-kons@phys.uit.no

Recommended reading/syllabus Available on request

Course overlap FYS-115 -1      6 sp

Timetables http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?year=2006&department=ALLE&module=FYS-1003-1

Teaching autumn 2004 Første frammøte: 19.08.2004 kl 1015, Lille auditorium Responsible teacher:F.aman. Åshild Fredriksen
Forelesning	Torsdag 10:15 to12:00 Lille Auditorium (B203) Realfagbygget
Laboratorieøvelse	Første frammøte: etter avtale Mandag 12:15 to16:00 Tirsdag 12:15 to16:00 Duration:1 Semester