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REGULATIONS of the Physics Laboratory

REGULATIONS of the Physics Laboratory

I. GENERAL REGULATIONS

  1. The aim of the classes at the Physics Laboratory is to experimentally check basic physical laws, to familiarize yourself with instruments, measuring technique and analysis of measurement results. The above goals are achieved by performing experiments.
  2. Depending on the field of study, 2 or 3 hours (90 or 135 minutes) are allocated to perform one exercise (experiment).
  3. Students perform exercises in the Physics Laboratory in teams of maximum two people. In special cases, a larger number of people can form a team.
  4. Each experience has its own position in the workshop, where most of the necessary equipment is located. If necessary, before starting the exercise, rent in the technical room (room 221A) small measuring equipment, such as: calipers, micrometer screws, measures, ruler, stoppers, etc.
  5. Electrical devices can be connected to a power source and switched off after the exercise, only after obtaining the consent of the lecturer and in his presence.
  6. The student bears full material responsibility for damage to the devices caused by the student.
  7. During classes you must not leave the station without the consent of the teacher conducting the exercises.

II. PREPARATION AND EXECUTION OF THE EXPERIMENT

  1. You should be prepared for each exercise, i.e.
    • master the necessary theoretical knowledge about experience,
    • get acquainted with the course of the exercise and the principle of operation of the instruments used.

      NOTE: The appropriate topic of the exercise should be selected based on the recommendations given on the information board or on the website of the Physics Laboratory.
  2. The doubts arising during the experiment are resolved by the teacher conducting the classes. He also checks the student's preparation for classes.
  3. During the experiments, enter in the report:
    • measurement results included in the tables (direct readings) with appropriate units,
    • uncertainty of measured quantities (reading accuracy).
  4. Before leaving the workshop, written confirmation must be obtained by the teacher conducting the exercises of the results in the report.
  5. The instrument set can only be dismantled after the results have been confirmed. We disconnect the electrical circuits by switching off the power source. After completing the exercise, you should organize your position.
  6.  After taking the measurements, the results should be developed, i.e.
    • using the measurement results, calculate the searched physical quantities and calculate the units,
    • calculate the measurement uncertainties of the determined quantities and compile the results,
    • prepare charts in accordance with the rules contained in the script (P. Głowacki - Physics laboratory exercises [1]),
    • present conclusions regarding the given experiment and, if possible, compare the obtained results with the literature data.
    • NOTE: Although students do exercises in teams, they are assessed individually.

III. COMPLETION OF CLASSES AND SEMESTER CREDIT

  1. Conditions for passing the exercise are as follows:
    • positive assessment of theoretical knowledge,
    • correct measurements,
    • correct processing of measurement results,
    • submitting the report before proceeding to the next exercise.
  2. The above factors influence the final assessment of the exercise.
  3. Completion of laboratory exercises takes place in the last week of classes after completing the exercise and giving a shortened (as required by the teacher) report.
  4. A prerequisite for passing the laboratory classes is passing a positive grade (minimum satisfactory) of at least 85\% of all classes provided in a given semester.
  5. Unjustified absences are tantamount to failing the exercise (unsatisfactory) and lower the final grade.
  6. Absences due to reasons beyond the control of the student should be excused for the teacher during the first class after the absence. Otherwise, your absence will not be excused.
  7. In the case of an excused absence, the student has the right to do the exercise on the date agreed with the teacher, when the given measuring position is free. Completing the completed exercise requires meeting all the requirements listed in section III.1, however, the number of completed exercises cannot be greater than 1/3 of the planned exercises in the semester.
  8. In the event that a student has completed at least 85\% of all exercises and has not received a credit within the prescribed period, he / she has the right to proceed with a corrective and commission credit in accordance with the study regulations.