Physics Laboratory (FYS210)
The course gives an introduction to the field of experimental measurements.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
FYS210
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Time table
Content
The course discusses use of basic statistical analysis, random and systematic measurement uncertainty, theory of error propagation, dimensional analysis, presentation of measurement data, research ethics. The students get training in report writing.
Learning outcome
After having completed this course the student should be able to:
- Realise that different types of uncertainties are to be associated with experimental measurements.
- Conduct standard procedures for propagation of errors.
- Apply statistical methods for analysing and presenting experimental data.
- Exercise basic experimental skills with focus on accuracy.
- Write a technical report.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
FYS100 Mechanics, MAT100 Mathematical Methods 1
Exam
Written exam and laboratory report
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 3/5 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | |
| Report | 2/5 | Letter grades |
All parts must be passed in order to obtain a final grade in the course.Lab report: If a student fails or want to improve the grade, she/he has to do the lab report again the following year.Exam is with pen and paper.
Coursework requirements
Compulsory hand-ins
In total 8 compulsory laboratory assigments are to be carried out. The seven must be approved before access to the exam is given. The eighth assignment accounts for 40% of the total grade. The schedule for the assignments will be published on Canvas when the semester starts.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Olena ZavorotynskaCourse teacher:
Ioana Andreea NesMethod of work
From six to two hours of lectures per week and 8 compulsory laboratory-assignments. The students must have the first 7 laboratory reports approved to be allowed to take the last 8th examlab. The last assignment is evaluated and counts 40% of the final grade. Voluntary exercises.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Physics Laboratory (BIT170_1) | 5 |
Open for
Owing to limited capacity only students assigned to the bachelor-program of Physics and Mathematics have access. A limited number of students from other programmes may be given access by application only.
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.