Course: Physics Laboratory Work - introduction

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Course title Physics Laboratory Work - introduction
Course code UFY/ZFM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Straňák Vítězslav, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction - physics and experiment, presentation of scientific results, scientific databases (WoS, Scopus). 2. Physical quantities and their units. 3. Physical measurements and methods. 4. Direct and indirect measurements - determination of measurement error. 5. Distribution function - Gaussian distribution 6. Errors of measurement - mean square error, the average probable error. 7. Data processing, interpolation, fitting of measured dependencies (least squares). 8. Accuracy of measurement instruments and devices. 9. Software for data processing - basic philosophy of programs (Excel, Origin, Statistica) 10. Text editor (Word), standards for scientific writing, typesetting of formulas, tables. 11. Protocol of the physical measurements. 12. Processing of physical measurements - an example 1 13. Processing of physical measurements - an example 2 14. Test

Learning activities and teaching methods
Written action (comprehensive tests, clauses), Demonstration, Laboratory
  • Class attendance - 7 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide the necessary theoretical background for successful graduation of physical practices, presentation of measurements and writing scientific reports. Students will acquire knowledge of measurement methodology, statistical data processing, processing of measured data and their subsequent presentation.
Student gain knowledge that enable them to efectivelly work in physical as well as technical laboratories. They will have knowledge necessary for successful measurement, processing of measured data and their appropriate presentation.
Prerequisites
no restrictions, basic knowledge of mathematics and physics

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar work, Development of laboratory protocols, Interim evaluation

Understanding of the topic within the frame given by the plan. Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes: credit: attendance of seminars, min 75%, passing the test to min 75%, carry out a seminar work.
Recommended literature
  • Doporučená: D. Lehotský:. Laboratorné cvičenia z fyziky. SPN Bratislava 1962..
  • Doporučená: E. Procházková:. Úvod do teorie a praxe fyzikálních měření I. PF České Budějovice 1989..
  • Doporučená: J. Brož:. Základy fyzikálních měření I. SPN Praha 1983..
  • Doporučená: M. Sviták, F. Špulák:. Úvod do fyzikálního praktika II. PF ČB 1989..
  • Doporučená: S. Vacková, J. Obdržálek:. Zpracování fyzikálních měření. UK Praha 1980..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Physics for future teachers (1) Category: Physics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biophysics (1) Category: Physics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Physics (1) Category: Physics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter