2015-2016 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
PHY 610 - Measurement and Instrumentation in the Physics Lab
Experimental laboratory experience in the metric system, measurement techniques, presentation of data, theory of significant figures and error analysis, and mastery of basic measurement and diagnostic instruments. Construction of elementary AC and DC circuits. Construction and calibration of a simple temperature, pressure, or light meter. (2-0-3) Offered spring/summer semester of odd-numbered years. Prerequisites: PHY 220 and PHY 221 or equivalent.
Credits: 3