PHYS 201 - Experimental Methods In The Physical Sciences

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Lewis & Clark College

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Description:

Tufte Content: Experimental methods and instrumentation in the physical sciences. Design experiments, construct instrumentation, make measurements, and analyze and interpret data in order to reach meaningful conclusions. Discussion and use of modern experimental techniques, including analog and digital electronics, many types of sensors, computerized data acquisition, and spectroscopy (atomic, fluorescence, and infrared). Final student-designed project provides opportunities for interdisciplinary investigations. This course is taught in conjunction with Chemistry 355. Credit may not be earned for both Chemistry 355 and Physics 201. Prerequisite: Physics 141 or 151 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: Physics 142 or 152 or consent of instructor. Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lclark.edu/

Phone Number:

(503) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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