PHY 1171 units100 LevelFirst Semester

General Practical Physics I

Foundation course — taken across University of Uyo programmes, not one department

PHY 117 (General Practical Physics I) is a 1-unit, 100 Level course taught in the First Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is a foundation course taken by undergraduates across the university's programmes, not one department's course.

Laboratory practicals that accompany PHY 111. Quantitative measurement, treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis across mechanical, electrical, light, heat, and viscosity experiments. Develops precision, scientific method, and report-writing discipline.

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Course outline

  1. 01Laboratory safety and quantitative measurement techniques
  2. 02Treatment of measurement errors
  3. 03Studies of meters and the oscilloscope
  4. 04Mechanical systems experiments
  5. 05Electrical and mechanical resonant systems
  6. 06Light, heat, and viscosity experiments
  7. 07Graphical analysis of experimental data
  8. 08Scientific report writing

Recommended textbooks

  • Practical Physics — G.L. Squires

    4th ed. — the standard lab manual reference

  • Experimental Physics — R.A. Dunlap

    Good treatment of error analysis and reporting

How to pass PHY 117

  • Take measurements three times and average them — always follow good experimental practice
  • Write up your lab report on the same day as the experiment while it is fresh in your memory
  • Show all calculations clearly — marks in practicals are awarded for method, not just the answer
  • Understand the theory behind each experiment before you arrive at the lab

PHY 117 — questions and answers

What is PHY 117 at the University of Uyo?
PHY 117 (General Practical Physics I) is a 1-unit, 100 Level course taught in the First Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is a foundation course taken by undergraduates across the university's programmes, not one department's course. Laboratory practicals that accompany PHY 111. Quantitative measurement, treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis across mechanical, electrical, light, heat, and viscosity experiments. Develops precision, scientific method, and report-writing discipline.
Which programmes take PHY 117?
PHY 117 is a foundation course taken by undergraduates across University of Uyo programmes — it belongs to the university, not to one department. Whatever your department, Areté covers it with the same outline, textbooks and study tips.
What topics are covered in PHY 117?
The PHY 117 outline covers 8 topics: Laboratory safety and quantitative measurement techniques; Treatment of measurement errors; Studies of meters and the oscilloscope; Mechanical systems experiments; Electrical and mechanical resonant systems; Light, heat, and viscosity experiments; Graphical analysis of experimental data; Scientific report writing.
What textbooks are recommended for PHY 117?
Recommended reading for PHY 117: Practical Physics by G.L. Squires; Experimental Physics by R.A. Dunlap.
How do I pass PHY 117?
Take measurements three times and average them — always follow good experimental practice Write up your lab report on the same day as the experiment while it is fresh in your memory Show all calculations clearly — marks in practicals are awarded for method, not just the answer Understand the theory behind each experiment before you arrive at the lab
Where can I find PHY 117 lecture notes and past questions?
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