Physics 253

Sections 2 and 5: Fall, 2008

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Physics 253, Physics Laboratory for College Physics I

Sections 2 and 5, Dr. Yost

Instructor:	Dr. S.A. Yost	Textbook:	•	P. Briggs, Laboratory Manual for PHYS. 253-254, 2008-2009 Ed. (Tavenner, Anderson SC, 2008)
Laboratories:	251 Grimsley Hall Section 2: Mon. 15:00 - 16:50 Section 5: Tue. 15:00 - 16:50
Office:	216 Grimsley Hall	Phone:	•	843 - 953 - 5475
Hours:	MWF 13:30 - 14:30 or by appointment
E-Mail:	scott.yost@citadel.edu	Syllabus:	•	PDF Document

Announcements

There are no labs the week of election day: Nov. 3-7. Lab reports are due the following week. Remember that you should not miss labs for things like guard duty, for which you are expected to trade your time if it falls during an exam or lab.

Welcome to Dr. Yost's sections of Physics 253, Physics Laboratory for College Physics I! In this laboratory, we will conduct a sequence of laboratory experiments to illustrate the mechanics concepts covered in College Physics I and introduce you to basic methods of data analysis used in physics. You will also get practice in the exposition of physical results, building your skills in scientific writing. You will learn what it means to compare a measurement to expectations and to make meaningful statements about the errors and precision of a measurement.

Please read the policy on missed laboratories.

Dr. S.A. Yost

Dept. of Physics

The Citadel