PHYS 1501L 07: Fundamentals Lab 1

PHYS 1501L - Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory 1

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 07, CRN 41106,

Credit hours: 1

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Instructor

Cynthia Smotzer

Email: casmotzer@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

MS Physics Indiana University 1993

BS Physics University of Cincinnati 1991
Instructor Office Location: Ward Beecher 2012
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3616

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Course Description

1501L. Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory 1. Experimental work designed to supplement the PHYS 1501, PHYS 1502 sequence. Three hours per week. Prereq. or concurrent: PHYS 1501. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required The Physics 1 Lab Manual Dr. William Cochran etal

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Lab Intro
8/31 lab1
9/7 lab 2
9/14 lab 3
9/21 lab 4
9/28 lab 5
10/5 lab 6
10/12 lab 7
10/19 lab 8
10/26 lab 9
11/2 lab 10
11/9 NO LAB
11/16 lab 11
11/23 NO LAB
11/30 lab 12

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.