Experimental Design (PHYS7825)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2014
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class contact
1 Lecture hour, 5 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
PHYS3825
Restricted
Permission of Head of School
Assessment methods
Tutorial Exercise, Reports, Oral Presentation
Course coordinator
Dr Taras Plakhotnik (taras@physics.uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The lecture component covers experimental techniques, data analysis, and the design of experiments and instruments. In the laboratory students gain experience in advanced laboratory physics by carrying out a variety of experiments including an open-ended project style experiment. They learn special techniques of experimental physics, including analogue feedback control, and further develop skills in writing scientific reports and maintaining laboratory notebooks.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
Semester 2, 2015 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2014 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2013 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2012 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2011 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2010 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |