General Practical Physics I

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. observe and explain basic principles in physics; and 2. conduct experiments on studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and mechanical resonant systems, light, heat and viscosity.

This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of experimental techniques will be employed. The experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and mechanical resonant systems, light, heat and viscosity. However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.