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Laboratorial Techniques in Physics

Laboratorial Techniques in Physics

Code	12152
Year	2
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(45H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area	Physics
Entry requirements	-
Learning outcomes	At the end of the UC students should be able to 1 Plan and execute a set of experiments spread over several thematic units of Physics 2 Properly use measurement instruments and Error Theory to evaluate and discuss the results of the experiments carried out 3 Develop laboratory techniques in different areas of science 4 Critically analyse the work developed, communicate it and self-assessment it
Syllabus	1. The teaching of sciences 2 . Analysis and treatment of experimental data 3. Laboratory techniques for teaching Physics 4 . Assembly and execution of experiments 5. Presentation and communication of experimental results
Main Bibliography	Physics Laboratory Manual, David H. Loyd, 4th Edition, InfoTrac Student Collections (2014) Data reduction and error analysis for physical sciences, Philip Raymond Bevington & David Keith Robinson, 3rd Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, (2002) Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Paul A. Tipler, 6th Editiom Freeman/Worth Publishers (2008) Fundamental of Physics, Extended, D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, 11th Edition John Wiley & Sons (2018) An introduction to error analysis, John Robert Taylor, University Science Books, (1977) Física Experimental – Uma Introdução, M. C. Abreu, L. Matias & L. Peralta, Editorial Presença, Lisboa (1994)
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	The syllabus is exposed and discussed with students in TP type classes; In PL type classes, the resolution and discussion of application problems and the experimental activity are carried out. The evaluation is done with a written test and also has a component related to reports of the experimental activities developed. Assessment of the UC final will consist of a punctual component and a continuous component: 1. Taking a written attendance test (30%) 2. Continuous assessment (70%)
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.