(1) Active participation is required for College Physics Lab II. Each student is required to take at least one independent set of data in each experiment. Keep the data sheet after the lab and submit it with your lab report.
(2) Only one lab report is required from each group. Reports are due the next lab session following the experiment. Lab partners rotate to be authoring the lab reports. Indicate the principal author on the cover sheet of the lab report. Each group should meet to examine the lab report and finalize it before turning it in. Late reports will have 15 points deducted from their overal score. Late lab report will not be accepted one week after the due date.
(3) Lab will be open and available at 7:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and at 5:30 pm on Wednesday. Introduction to each experiment by the instructor will begin at 7:15 pm. on Tuesday and Thursday, and 5:45 pm on Wednesday. It is recommended that each group meet to discuss their lab report just before the lab
(4) Due to the nature of the course, it is not possible to give make-up labs. To remedy the possibility of family crisis, automobile difficulties, illness, etc., the lowest lab grade will be dropped when computing your final grade.
Course Schedule:
There will be one experiment per week. See the lab manual for details.
Lab Reports:
A lab report will be required for every lab attended. Each report must be typed and all graphs must done on proper graph paper or done by computer. Good writing practices are expected. Each lab should conducted by following the scientific principle:
Hypothesize Design of the experiment to test your hypothesis Perform the experiment Collection of data Data analysis Compare results with hypothesis.A lab report should contain:
(1) Abstract A section less than half a page long, discussing briefly the purpose and main results of your experiment.
(2) Theory This section can be half to one page long, which describes the basic physics concepts and theory involved in the experiment. It should include all relevant equations and necessary explanations.
(3) Procedure Half to one page long. This part of the report details the method or methods used to accomplish the experiment. Special attention should be paid to critical steps and why the steps are critical. List the key equipment used and explain the purpose and procedure. Always include a diagram or schematic of your experiment setup.
(4) Data and Graphs This section should be as long as needed. All data must be recopied into tabular form. Title each table and graph and make sure to include all proper unit. Each graph must have properly labeled axis with appropriate units.
(5) Results and Conclusions Between half and one page. This part of the report should summarize the results of your experiment based on your data. Compare closely these results with the predictions by the theory. Investigate possible errors and uncertainties involved in you experiment which might have affected the accuracy of your experiment. Explain the difference between theory and your results if there is a significant discrepancy.
(6) Original Data Sheet Turn in your original data sheet along with the lab report.
Grades:
The grade of the course will be based on lab reports (80%), and lab participation (20%).
TA Hours:
To be announced.
Office Hour:
Prof. Xinchou Lou BE2.312 xinchou@utdallas.edu Messages 883-6409 by appointment only.