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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
ForelesningTorsdag 10:15 to12:00
Lille Auditorium (B203) Realfagbygget
LaboratorieøvelseFørste frammøte: etter avtale
Mandag 12:15 to16:00
Tirsdag 12:15 to16:00
Duration:1 Semester


Institutt for fysikk og teknologi
Det matematisk-naturvitenskapelige fakultet, UiT, 9037 Tromsø
Updated by overingeniør Fred Klokkervoll on 19.05.2006 at 07:49
Ansvarlig redaktør: kontorsjef Trond Brattli