402-0000-09L  Physics Lab 3

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Abstract	This laboratory course provides basic training of experimental skills. These are experimental design, implementation, measurement, data analysis and interpretation, as well as error analysis. The experimental work has to be complemented by a concise written report, which trains the scientific writing skills. Manuals for the individual experiments are available in English.
Learning objective	Students learn to independently perform advanced experiments and document them scientifically correct. Students are required to attend a safety lecture on the first day of the course and pass the corresponding online moodle-test before being allowed to access the laboratory rooms and perform the experiments. The following aspects are emphasized: - understanding complicated physical phenomena - structured approach to experiments with complex instruments - various practical aspects of experimenting and determining uncertainties - learning the relevant statistical methods for data analysis - interpretation of measurements and uncertainties - describing the experiments and the results in a scientifically proper manner, in direct analogy to publishing - ethical aspects of experimental research and scientific communication
Content	We offer experiments covering the following topics: Basic topics from mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and electronics; as well as central topics from nuclear and particle physics, quantum electronics, quantum mechanics, solid state physics and astrophysics.
Lecture notes	Instructions for experiments are available in English.
Prerequisites / Notice	From a variety of over 50 experiments, students have to perform 4 experiments covering different topics. The experimental work is complemented by writing a scientific report.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork assessed Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility assessed Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics assessed Self-direction and Self-management assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	7 credits
Examiners	S. Gvasaliya, M. Donegà
Type	ungraded semester performance
Language of examination	German
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	Sprache: Deutsch oder Englisch / Language: English or German

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Programme	Section	Type
Interdisciplinary Sciences Bachelor	Laboratory Courses, Semester Papers, Proseminars, Field Trips	W
Physics Bachelor	Practical Courses	O