Physics laboratory works

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC00AFY1020
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Junell, Pasi
Teacher Team: Junell, Pasi ; Miettinen, Katja ; Björkman, Jouni
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
AUTE-2013KAUT   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
AUTE-2013SAUT   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
BIOEL-2013   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
KOTU-2013AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
KOTU-2013KOTU   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
RAK-2013LVI   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
RAK-2013RASU   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
RAK-2013TUTE   2 spring   3.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  
TITE-2013   2 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
AUTE-2014KAUT   2 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
AUTE-2014SAUT   2 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
KOTU-2014AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
KOTU-2014KOTU   2 spring   3.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2014LVI   2 autumn   1.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2014LVI   2 spring   2.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2014RASU   2 autumn   1.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2014RASU   2 spring   2.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
RAK-2014TUTE   2 autumn   1.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
RAK-2014TUTE   2 spring   2.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
TITE-2014   2 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
AUTE-2015KAUT   2 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
AUTE-2015SAUT   2 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
KOTU-2015AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
KOTU-2015KOTU   2 spring   3.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
TITE-2015   2 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
AUTE-2016KAUT   2 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
AUTE-2016SAUT   2 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
KOTU-2016AUTO   2 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
KOTU-2016KOTU   2 spring   3.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  
TITE-2016   2 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, student will
- be able to use the common tools and methods used in the research of technology
- be able to identify restrictions of the basic experimental research tools
- become familiar with the experimental data acquisition and are able to make controlled measurements
- be able to process results and to evaluate measurement methods and reliability of the results
- be able to analyze results with computer-assisted mathematical tools
- be able to form a scientific report based on the received measurements and their analysis by using a word processing program
- be able to build the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge of physics
- be able to evaluate his/her skills and apply his/her expertise in the subsequent advanced studies and real problems at work

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Mechanics and Electrical and thermal physics or similar knowledge and skills

Contents

Laboratory experiments from different areas of physics and engieering.

Recommended or Required Reading

Instructions for exercises in physics (Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering)

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Laboratory work (minimum 90 % attendance required) and written reports

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1 ... 2): The student is able to make basic measurements in accordance with working instructions and work safely in the laboratory. The student is able to deal with measurement results and to present the results graphically using computer-aided tools. The student is able to assess the reliability of the measurements according to instructions. The student is able to present a short technical report of the results of the measurements.

Good (3 ... 4): The student is able to make different types of measurements in accordance with work instructions and work independently in the laboratory. The student is able to deal with the measurement results, and present the results graphically using computer-aided tools. The student is able to assess the reliability of measurements using different types of error estimation methods. The student is able to present the results in a logical and clear technical report.

Excellent (5): The student works independently in the laboratory, and is able to make measurements based on instructions and develop the measurement methods. The student is able to evaluate the results using a wide range of computer-assisted tools, make reliable error estimates and draw conclusions from the results and error estimates. The student is able to present the results and conclusions in a logical and clear technical report.

Assessment Methods

Approved reports and written examination based on the lab work.

Work Placement

None

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