Course Catalogue

Physical Experiment II (UESTC) UESTCHN2007

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Engineering
  • Credits: 6
  • Level: Level 2 (SCQF level 8)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course aims to develop students' understanding of the laws of physics that underpin engineering and instils fundamental experimental skills, including the usage of some scientific instruments, the analysis of uncertainties of measurements and the fundamental methods for data processing.

Timetable

Course will be delivered continuously in the traditional manner at UESTC;

Requirements of Entry

Mandatory Entry Requirements

None

Recommended Entry Requirements

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Assessment

Report 60%

Practical written examination 40%

Main Assessment In: December

Course Aims

The aims of this course are to:

■ develop their skills in following proper procedures to accomplish a scientific experiment;

■ develop their abilities in analyzing the source of errors;

■ develop their skills in computing the uncertainties and reporting measurement results;

■ understand how a physical law can be verified.  

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ correctly record and process experimental data

■ explain the effects of experimental parameters on experimental results

■ construct pertinent graphical representations of experimental data

■ perform basic analysis of experimental results

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions