Abstract

Describes a first-year laboratory course designed to fulfill laboratory objectives of reinforcing lecture material, teaching experimental methodology, developing hands-on skills, and imparting a sense of error. The course's six segments examine: digital electronics with students building a photogate timer; error analysis; linear accelerated motion; simple pendulums; computer interfacing; and falling mass and rotating pulleys. (MDH)

Citation

Spencer, C.D. & Seligmann, P.F. (1992). An Independent Freshman Laboratory. Physics Teacher, 30(5), 310. Retrieved March 24, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/145921/.

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Keywords

• Acceleration (Physics)
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• High Schools
• higher education
• Mathematical Formulas
• Measurement
• Measurement Equipment
• Mechanics (Physics)
• Microcomputers
• Motion
• physics
• Science Activities
• Science Curriculum
• science education
• Science Experiments
• Science Instruction
• Science Laboratories
• teaching methods