University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10

This is a year-long practical and continuous assessment module, consisting of laboratory sessions and associated teaching. It is a companion to, and co-requisite of, the 4 "core Physics" 3rd year lecture modules taken by the Physics with Theoretical Physics stream - PH331, PH335, PH337, and either PH333 or PH338 [the latter alternate between years]
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze physical situations using concepts, laws and techniques learned in the companion modules PH331, PH333, PH335, PH337, and PH338.
  2. Identify and apply pertinent physics concepts, and appropriate mathematical techniques, to solve physics problems related to the content of the companion modules PH331, PH333, PH335, PH337, and PH338.
  3. Work singly and in group collaborations to observe and measure physical phenomena accurately, using appropriate instrumentation.
  4. Record data, and the manner in which they are obtained, using a working laboratory notebook.
  5. Interpret measurements in terms of their physical significance and the experimental or computational context in which they are obtained.
  6. Produce a professional CV, write a well-crafted job application, and perform well at an interview for a job or a postgraduate research position.
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (45%)
  • Oral, Audio Visual or Practical Assessment (55%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module PH3102: "Experimental and Computational Physics for Theoretical Physics" and is valid from 2021 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.