Intermediate Physics Laboratory
Physics · 3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab
Offered: Fall Only, Every Year
One shot a year. Offered fall term only, so a clash costs a full year.
PHYS-3901 prerequisites
6 courses appear in this chain, up to 4 levels deep. 4 are needed whichever route you take: MATH-1104 → PHYS-1101 → PHYS-2302L → PHYS-2302
Part of this course's requisite text couldn't be parsed into structure, so the chain below may be incomplete. The full wording is under “Requisite courses”.
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all of
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Physics 40S
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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
Applied Mathematics 40S
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Both MATH-1103
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Minimum grade of C in MATH-1103
the former MATH-1101
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the former MATH-1101
both MATH-1103
Its prerequisites are shown above.
the former PHYS-2201
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Taking PHYS-3901 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.
- PHYS-4901Advanced Physics Laboratory
Where PHYS-3901 counts
Required by 3 programs:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course introduces students to the measurement and error analysis techniques in the areas of solid state physics, atomic spectroscopy, superconductivity, nuclear and particle physics, and fundamental noise measurements. Students set up and conduct several experiments as well as formulate and present reports on their work. Students develop a clear, concise, and effective scientific writing and presentation skills.
Requisite courses
PHYS-2200 (or the former PHYS-2201) and PHYS-2302 [prerequisite(s)]; PHYS-3901L (Lab) (must be taken concurrently).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.