PHYS 4350 Experiments in Physics I
The course includes experiments in optics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, spectroscopy, x-ray, and electron diffraction. Students will carry out independent projects aimed at acquiring a sound understanding of both the physical principles involved in each subject area and of the principles and problems of modern experimental physics.
Course overview
- Department
- Physics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Fall
Requirements fulfilled
- Physics B.S.: At least 3 credits chosen from Numerical Methods, Senior Thesis, or Experiments in Physics (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 5.00 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 5.00 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Qiong Ma | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 6 of 7 |
| Spring 2023 | Cyril Opeil | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 3 of 3 |