Introduction to Experimental Physics
Objectives
The objective is to provide students sensitivity for data treatment, as well as practice in experimentation for obtaining conclusions in questions of physics.
General characterization
Code
10538
Credits
3.0
Responsible teacher
Pedro Manuel Duarte Gonçalves Amaro
Hours
Weekly - 3
Total - 42
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
NA
Bibliography
a) Practical session protocols;
b) Manual for Report Elaboration and Treatment of Experimental Results;
c) Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement (GUM);
d) References given on the Lab protocols and Manual.
Teaching method
Exposure of concepts.
Assisted laboratory experimentation.
Evaluation method
The evaluation has 3 components: reports of the experimental studies, online questionnaires and collaborative participation, challenge and final presentation.
The final grade is calculated by the following expression NF = 0.4 Nr + 0.2 Nq + 0.4 Na with partial notes rounded at the decimal.
A grade of 0 is given in case a student misses a laboratory class and respective report. However, one laboratory class will be specifically for students with a justification of not-presence.
Subject matter
Scientific method
Experimental practice
Treatment of results and uncertainties
Conclusion