Descriptif
In the Discovery Labs, students will be introduced to basic experimental techniques, data analysis and interpretation, and documentation of experimental work.
Up to 6 experimental labs constitute this course, covering three main disciplines: Mechanics, Physics and Chemistry. Examples of projects carried out in previous years are harmonic oscillators, forces and equilibrium; kinematics and collisions; determination of fundamental physical constants (e.g. speed of light, Planck constant); construction and test of a lithium battery; polymers in molecular cuisine.
Objectifs pédagogiques
Upon course completion, students will have acquired basic experimental skills allowing them to set up, carry out and analyze critically experiments in physics, mechanics and chemistry.
Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
Parcours de rattachement
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique
No prequisites
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade américainPour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Continuous assessment
- Effort and involvement during the lab sessions (40% of the grade)
- Written reports (60% of the grade)
Remedials consist in a 4h practical session including experiments and report writing:
- Effort and involvement during the session (40% of the grade)
- Written report (60% of the grade)
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 2 ECTS
Support pédagogique multimédia
