PHYS381-08S1 (C) Semester One 2008

Advanced Experimental Physics and Astronomy

14 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 25 February 2008
End Date: Sunday, 29 June 2008
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 9 March 2008
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 25 May 2008

Description

Execution and write-up of selected laboratory experiments.

Physics is an experimental science. The quantum Hall effect and high-temperature superconductivity are fairly recent examples of unforeseen discoveries by experimenters. A familiarity with some principles and practical aspects of experimental physics is of fundamental importance and frequently of considerable value to employers. The analysis and intepretation of astronomical observations can develop complementary skills.

The 300-level laboratories are based on a selection of set experiments, field station visits and mini-projects.

Note: This occurence is offered by invitation only, via the Head of Department.

Prerequisites

(1) (PHYS281 and PHYS282 or PHYS283) and 22 points from PHYS221-226; (2) MATH109 or equivalent

Restrictions

ASTR381, ASTR382, ASTR383, PHYS382, PHYS383

Equivalent Courses

Course Coordinators

Robert Hurst and Michael Albrow

Lab Coordinator

Clifford Franklin

Course links

Library portal

Notes

Note: This occurence is offered by invitation only, via the Head of Department.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $552.00

International fee $2,486.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Physics and Astronomy .

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