College Physics Experiment A

Course Description:

College Physics Experiment A is a basic compulsory course for colleges and universities of science and engineering to provide the training of basic scientific experiment skills for the students. The training of systematic methods and skills applied in physics experiment is introduced in order to improve the basic scientific experiment skills and literacy of undergraduates.

Course Code:   06101232

College: International Exchange College

Course Nature:  General Compulsory  

Credit: 1

Textbook: Physics Laboratory Manual

         

Topics Covered:

Index	Content	Hours
0	Introduction	4
1	Measurement of density	3
2	Determination of young’s modulus by pulling the metal wire	3
3	Measurement of the specific heat capacity of a metal by cooling method	3
4	Measurement of surface tension coefficient of liquids	3
5	Regulation and use of spectrometers	3
6	Regulation and use of Michelson interferometer	3
7	Measurement of magnetic fields of Helmholtz coil	3
8	The use of oscilloscopes	3
9	Design experiment	4
Total		32

GRADING POLICY:

Method of Evaluation	Contribution
Regular experiments	100%

Score of 9 simple experiments (70%) and 1 design experiment (30%)

GRADING SCALE: Centesimal system

Course Learning Objectives:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.Primarily apply the physical thought and methods in physics experiments, acquire data and  analyze the results of physics experiments scientifically  ... [SO1,4]

2.Primarily apply written, graphical communication in experimental environments and reports.[SO3]

Contributions to Program Student Outcomes:

Student Outcomes The program will demonstrate that graduates have:		Course Impact
(1)	An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
(2)	An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specific needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
(3)	An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
(4)	An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
(5)	An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.

Contribution to Other Curricular Topics:

Professional and General Education Topics		Course Impact
(1)	Codes and Standards
(2)	Public safety and health
(3)	Local and global impact
(4)	Ethics
(5)	Diversity
(6)	Quality
(7)	Self-Directed learning
(8)	Continuous improvement

Contribution to MCT Program Specific Criteria:

Performance evaluation

The assessment of this course is mainly based on the regular experimental assessment, which accounts for 100% of the total score.

1. The regular performance of College Physics Experiment A is composed of two parts: simple experiments and design experiment.

(1) Each simple experiment is scored according to the following criteria. Simple experiment (100%), including experiment preparation and experimental skills (60%); results and reports (40%).

(2) Design experiment for the final (100%), including schematic design (40%), experimental skills (30%), data processing and summary report covering the analysis of experimental results and discussion (30%)

2. The allocation proportion of the evaluation

The initial 9 Simple experiments attributed to 70% of the total score, and the design experiment for the final attributed to 30% of the total score.