Download Laboratory Manuals

We regularly revise laboratory manuals for the following introductory physics courses:

Links to recent versions of the lab manuals for are posted below. The Instructor's Guides that accompany the lab manuals are password-protected. Please contact the Web Master for access to the IG files.

Students purchase one lab manual per semester in each course.  The laboratory manuals posted here were used in the 2007-2008 academic year.  They are similar to the current manuals, but different enough that students cannot avoid purchasing lab manuals by downloading these files. 

   

PHYS 1101: Algebra-Based Mechanics Lab Manual

Entire 1101 Lab Manual PDF file (2.1 MB)  
Introduction PDF file Word file        
Table of Contents PDF file Word file
Laboratory I: Description of Motion in One Dimension PDF file Word file
Laboratory II: Description of Motion in Two Dimensions PDF file Word file
Laboratory III: Forces PDF file Word file
Laboratory IV: Circular Motion PDF file Word file
Laboratory V: Energy PDF file Word file
Laboratory VI: Momentum PDF file Word file
Laboratory VII: Torque and Rotational Equilibrium PDF file Word file
Laboratory VIII: Mechanical Oscillations PDF file Word file
Appendix A: Significant Figures PDF file Word file
Appendix B: Accuracy, Precision, and Error PDF file Word file
Appendix C: Graphing PDF file Word file
Appendix D: Video Analysis of Motion PDF file Word file
Appendix E: Sample Lab Report PDF file Word file
Appendix F: Simulation Program PDF file Word file

PHYS 1101 Instructor's Guide*

Entire 1101 Instructor's Guide PDF file (16.1 MB)
1101 Instructor's Guide Part 1 PDF file (3.7 MB)
1101 Instructor's Guide Part 2 PDF file (2.3 MB)
1101 Instructor's Guide Part 3 PDF file (4.5 MB)
1101 Instructor's Guide Part 4 PDF file (4.0 MB)
1101 Instructor's Guide Part 5 PDF file (2.4 MB)

*Note: The Instructor Guide files require a password to open. Contact the Web Master for access.

PHYS 1102: Algebra-Based Heat & Electromagnetism Lab Manual

Entire 1102 Lab Manual PDF file (1.3 MB)  
Introduction PDF file Word file
Table of Contents PDF file Word file
Laboratory I: Conservation of Energy and Heat PDF file Word file
Laboratory II: Mechanical Oscillations PDF file Word file
Laboratory III: Waves PDF file Word file
Laboratory IV: Electric Fields and Forces PDF file Word file
Laboratory V: Electrical Circuits (resistors / capacitors) PDF file Word file
Laboratory VI: Magnetic Fields and Forces PDF file Word file
Appendix A: Equipment PDF file Word file
Appendix B: Significant Figures PDF file Word file
Appendix C: Accuracy, Precision, and Error PDF file Word file
Appendix D: Graphing PDF file Word file
Appendix E: Software PDF file Word file
Appendix F: Sample Laboratory Report PDF file Word file

PHYS 1102 Instructor's Guide*

Entire 1102 Instructor's Guide PDF file (8.8 MB)
1102 Instructor's Guide Part 1 PDF file (4.7 MB)
1102 Instructor's Guide Part 2 PDF file (4.3 MB)

*Note: The Instructor Guide files require a password to open. Contact the Web Master for access.

PHYS 1201: Calculus-Based Mechanics (Biology & Pre-med)

Entire 1201 Lab Manual PDF file (1.6 MB)  
Introduction PDF file Word file
Table of Contents PDF file Word file
Laboratory 0:  Determining an Equation from a Graph PDF file Word file
Laboratory I: Forces and Equilibrium PDF file Word file
Laboratory II: Force and Conservation of Energy PDF file Word file
Laboratory III: Potential Energy PDF file Word file
Laboratory IV: Oscillations PDF file Word file
Laboratory V: Predicting Non-repetitive Motion PDF file Word file
Laboratory VI: Energy and Thermal Processes PDF file Word file
Appendix A: Equipment PDF file Word file
Appendix B: Significant Figures PDF file Word file
Appendix C: Accuracy, Precision and Uncertainty PDF file Word file
Appendix D: Video Analysis of Motion PDF file Word file
Appendix E:  Sample Laboratory Report PDF file Word file
Appendix F:  Simulation Programs PDF file Word file

PHYS 1201 Instructor's Guide*

Entire 1201 Instructor's Guide PDF file (7.1 MB)
1201 Instructor's Guide Part 1 PDF file (3.5 MB)
1201 Instructor's Guide Part 2 PDF file (4.2 MB)

*Note: The Instructor Guide files require a password to open. Contact the Web Master for access.

PHYS 1202: Calculus-Based Electricity, Magnetism, & Optics (Biology & Pre-med)

Entire 1202 Lab Manual PDF file (2.7 MB)  
Introduction PDF file Word file
Table of Contents PDF file Word file
Laboratory I: Geometric Optics PDF file Word file
Laboratory II: Energy and Electric Circuits PDF file Word file
Laboratory III: Energy and Capacitors PDF file Word file
Laboratory IV: Electric Field and Potential PDF file Word file
Laboratory V: Magnetic Fields and Forces PDF file Word file
Laboratory VI: Electricity from Magnetism PDF file Word file
Laboratory VII: Wave Optics PDF file Word file
Laboratory VIII: Nuclear Phenomena PDF file Word file
Appendix A: Significant Figures PDF file Word file
Appendix B: Accuracy, Precision, and Uncertainty PDF file Word file
Appendix C: Graphing PDF file Word file
Appendix D: Equipment PDF file Word file
Appendix E:  Software PDF file Word file
Appendix F:  A Brief Intro to RMS Measurements PDF file Word file
Appendix G: Sample Laboratory Report PDF file Word file

PHYS 1202 Instructor's Guide*

Entire 1202 Instructor's Guide PDF file (5.9 MB)
1202 Instructor's Guide Part 1 PDF file (2.7 MB)
1202 Instructor's Guide Part 2 PDF file (3.4 MB)

*Note: The Instructor Guide files require a password to open. Contact the Web Master for access.

PHYS 1301: Calculus-Based Mechanics (Science & Engineering)

Entire 1301 Lab Manual PDF file (2.9 MB)  
Introduction PDF file Word file
Table of Contents PDF file Word file
Laboratory 0: Determining an Equation from a Graph PDF file Word file
Laboratory I: Description of Motion in One Dimension PDF file Word file
Laboratory II: Description of Motion in Two Dimensions PDF file Word file
Laboratory III: Forces PDF file Word file
Laboratory IV: Conservation of Energy PDF file Word file
Laboratory V: Conservation of Energy & Momentum PDF file Word file
Laboratory VI: Rotational Kinematics PDF file Word file
Laboratory VII: Rotational Dynamics PDF file Word file
Laboratory VIII: Mechanical Oscillations PDF file Word file
Appendix A: Significant Figures PDF file Word file
Appendix B: Accuracy, Precision, and Uncertainty PDF file Word file
Appendix C: Graphing PDF file Word file
Appendix D: Video Analysis of Motion PDF file Word file
Appendix E:  Sample Laboratory Reports PDF file Word file
Appendix F:  Simulation Programs PDF file Word file

PHYS 1301 Instructor's Guide*

Entire 1301 Instructor's Guide PDF file (10.1 MB)
1301 Instructor's Guide Part 1 PDF file (2.9 MB)
1301 Instructor's Guide Part 2 PDF file (4.4 MB)
1301 Instructor's Guide Part 3 PDF file (3.2 MB)

*Note: The Instructor Guide files require a password to open. Contact the Web Master for access.

PHYS 1302: Calculus-Based Electricity & Magnetism (Science & Engineering)

Entire 1302 Lab Manual PDF file (1.1 MB)  
Introduction PDF file Word file
Table of Contents PDF file Word file
Laboratory I: Electric Fields and Forces PDF file Word file
Laboratory II: Electric Fields and Electric Potentials PDF file Word file
Laboratory III: Electric Energy and Capacitors PDF file Word file
Laboratory IV: Electric Circuits PDF file Word file
Laboratory V: Magnetic Fields and Forces PDF file Word file
Laboratory VI: Electricity from Magnetism PDF file Word file
Appendix A: Significant Figures PDF file Word file
Appendix B: Accuracy, Precision, and Uncertainty PDF file Word file
Appendix C: Accuracy, Precision, and Error PDF file Word file
Appendix D: Equipment PDF file Word file
Appendix E: Software PDF file Word file
Appendix F: Introduction to RMS Measurements PDF file Word file
Appendix G: Sample Laboratory Report PDF file Word file

PHYS 1302 Instructor's Guide*

Entire 1302 Instructor's Guide PDF file (7.4 MB)
1302 Instructor's Guide Part 1 PDF file (3.9 MB)
1302 Instructor's Guide Part 2 PDF file (3.7 MB)

*Note: The Instructor Guide files require a password to open. Contact the Web Master for access.

PHYS 1001: Energy & The Environment

Entire 1001 Lab Manual PDF file (3.2 MB)

 
Last updated on 01/16/2009