Physics Laboratory III
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Physics |
Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching Staff - Responsibilities
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
Experimental work with data analysis.
To do bibliographic research, including critical analysis.
Written and oral expression.
Learning outcomes and competences
Using knowledge of Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering in a laboratory environment
Conduct experiments, analyze them and critical interpretation of results.
Teamwork.
Identifying, formulating and solving problems in physics and engineering.
Mastering advanced techniques and tools of physics and engineering.
Presentation and communication skills.
Working method
Presencial
Program
Instruments and measurement techniques. Use of the Lock-in amplifier, and principles of automatic data acquisition.
Perform a set of laboratory experiments with emphasis in Modern Physics, Materials and Optics.
A few examples of laboratory experiments:
Using the Michelson interferometer
Study of the Hall effect
Study of the photoelectric effect, determination of Planck's constant
Zeeman effect
Measuring the speed of light using modulation techniques
Experiments with ultrasound in solids
The laboratory experiments will be carried out on a rotating basis.
Mandatory literature
Docentes da UC; Guião dos trabalhos práticos
Teaching methods and learning activities
Classes are held with a maximum of 16 students per class. One class per week (4h) during 12 weeks.
Some classes are dedicated to review data analysis techniques already studied on other UC and to explain new techniques and experimental details of some experiments.
Students work in groups of two performing experimental activities with faculty supervision. Students are encouraged to explore different approaches (with the control of teachers).Thus developing the skills of autonomy and of identification, formulation and solving of problems.
keywords
Physical sciences > Physics > Applied physics > Experimental physics
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
designation |
Weight (%) |
Trabalho laboratorial |
100,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
designation |
Time (hours) |
Estudo autónomo |
114,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
48,00 |
Total: |
162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
To obtain "attendance" at the Course, the student must fulfill the following requirements:
Participate in at least 3/4 of the planned classes (you must participate in at least 9 classes).
Deliver two positive written reports, within the deadline indicated by the teachers at the beginning of the class.Calculation formula of final grade
">For the calculation of the final classification, four evaluation elements will be taken into account with the following weights:
">Continuous evaluation = 10%
">Registration notebook = 30%
">Two reports = 30%
">Discussion of reports = 30%
">It is mandatory to obtain at least a minimum grade of 7.0 in each assessment item.
">In Continuous Assessment the student will be classified by his daily activity in the laboratory.
In the Registration Book, the student must register sequentially all the relevant information of all the work developed in this Course, either during the class or during the work time outside the classroom, namely the preparation of the experimental activity, the recording of data obtained ">, all observations made and analysis of results and conclusions.
The reports to be drawn up will be chosen by the professors and must be delivered electronically within two weeks of having done the work in the laboratory.
At the end of the semester the two reports will be discussed individually with the students.Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)
Since all assessment components require laboratory work, it is recommended that all students in this situation contact the teacher in order to make the practical component possible in a flexible schedule, using the time of attendance.