College of Chemistry Course Guide

PHYS 5BL - Introduction to Experimental Physics I (2 Units)

(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)

Course Overview

Summary

Part one of a two-semester laboratory sequence to introduce students to experimental physics and prepare them for research. Covers a variety of modern and historical experiments, emphasizing data analysis, clear scientific communication, and development of skills on modern equipment. Successor to the Physics H7 series.

Prerequisites

PHYS 5A or PHYS 7A; PHYS 5B or PHYS 7B (which may be taken concurrently

Workload

Time Commitment

5 hours of laboratory per week.




UC Berkeley Course Guide