Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-08 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameExperimentell fysik 2
- CodeTIF097
- Credits6 Credits
- OwnerTKTFY
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyEngineering Physics
- DepartmentPHYSICS
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 57132
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0123 Laboratory 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0223 Laboratory 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0323 Project 3 c Grading: TH | 3 c |
In programmes
Examiner
Jan Swenson- Full Professor, Nano and Biophysics, Physics
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Experimental physics 1
Aim
This course introduces new forms of experimental work where the knowledge from earlier theoretical courses is used.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
Develop the ability to do good experimental physics. Learn to formulate problems oneself. Buildt up experimental set ups. Make accurate measurements with advanced equipment.
Content
This is a laboratory course with a main goal of developing experimental skills. Students work with three problems throughout the school year in the areas of optics, thermodynamics, quantum physics, solid state physics. Each problem consists of two parts; one that is mandatory to work with to get a passing grade and a second part where students address a more complex aspect of the problem based on their own ideas. Two of the problems are included in laboratory during the fall term, whereas the two others are included in the Project.Organisation
Students work in a group of two with 4 different problems covering different areas of physics. To carry out the experimental work students have access to advanced equipment over a 3-4 day period. Projects are allocated well in advance of the lab time. A 15 minutes interview with the instructor is scheduled a week in advance of the lab time for presentation of the main ideas of how the students intend to solve the problem. A technical report based on the work carried out has to be submitted for grading.Literature
Relevant manuals. Additional reading material on the web page of the course. Literature for the theoretical courses. For details, see the home page.Examination including compulsory elements
The technical report has to be handed in one month after the lab time, at the latest. Each problem contains two parts: a basic project and an extra project. The former must be solved for a passing grade (3). For grade 5 the student needs to work with the extra part and for grade 4 it is also likely needed, although an excellently solved basic project may be enough for grade 4 . To pass the laboratory part during the fall term the student needs to get a pass on the preliminary interview and to solve the two problems included. The grade on the Project is the grade on the whole course. Grading is based on the four submitted technical reports. A passing grade on the course requires passing grades on both Laboratory and Project.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.