School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Physics and Astronomy Laboratory
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Physics and Astronomy labs are safely offered in-person in the Walker Science Building
and the Chain Technology Building.
A one-semester lab that covers basic physics principles for non-science majors.
AST111L & AST112L, General Astronomy I & II Lab
A two-semester sequence that allows students to explore all that is outside of our planet with simple algebra.
PHY111L & PHY112L, General Physics I & II Lab
A two-semester sequence that covers the basic concepts of physics using algebra and trigonometry. This sequence is taken by many pre-professional students to prepare for the tests like the MCAT and LSAT.
Lecture Materials | College Physics 2e
(Access for free at )
PHY201L & PHY202L, General Physics I & II with Calculus Lab
A two-semester sequence that covers the basic concepts of physics more rigorously using calculus.
Lecture Materials | University Physics
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PHY327L, Electronics Lab
Explores components and circuits that are used for scientific instrumentation.
PHY341L, Optics Lab
Explores the properties of light including light’s interactions with matter.
PHY361L & PHY362L, Modern I & II Lab
A two-semester sequence required by physics majors that explores different topics of Modern Physics.
Note
- All lab manuals and other lab resources are available as free downloads in Canvas.
- If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate Physics or Astronomy lab, please consult the Canvas page for downloadable material and other information.
- Online sections of PHY111L and PHY112L are available for online-only students, and the online section of PHY111L and PHY112L requires an at-home kit to be purchased or rented.