PHYS 2210

PHYS 2210

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

In this laboratory course, students will build on the knowledge and skills developed in Physics 1110 (Introduction to Experimental Physics) to conduct semester-long experimental physics projects. Students will work in lab project teams to iteratively develop a research question, write a proposal that is reviewed by their peers and experts, engage for multiple weeks with their project, and present their findings in a public poster session at the end of the semester. Students will learn additional skills in experimental design and data analysis, with broader focuses on how to generate interesting, testable, and feasible research questions, how to provide critical and constructive feedback to others, and how to present research to a broad audience. The course provides an early opportunity for students to get a glimpse of experimental physics research, employ creativity to generate an answer to a novel research question and/or design a unique experimental approach.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Corequisite: PHYS 2218.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17530 PHYS 2210   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment for PHYS 2218. Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible. Watch for openings on Student Center. If you are enrolled in PHYS 2210 and a preferable section opens, you can safely swap to the new section following the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap without risk of dropping the class. You cannot be added to a class that is closed.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17531 PHYS 2210   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment for PHYS 2218. Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible. Watch for openings on Student Center. If you are enrolled in PHYS 2210 and a preferable section opens, you can safely swap to the new section following the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap without risk of dropping the class. You cannot be added to a class that is closed.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 17532 PHYS 2210   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment for PHYS 2218. Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible. Watch for openings on Student Center. If you are enrolled in PHYS 2210 and a preferable section opens, you can safely swap to the new section following the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap without risk of dropping the class. You cannot be added to a class that is closed.