Physics and Astronomy Laboratory

Physics and Astronomy labs are safely offered in-person in the Walker Science Building and the Chain Technology Building.  

PHY103L, Introductory Physics Lab

A one-semester lab that covers basic physics principles for non-science majors.

AST111L & AST112L, General Astronomy I & II Lab

A two-semester sequence that allows students to explore all that is outside of our planet with simple algebra.

PHY111L & PHY112L, General Physics I & II Lab

A two-semester sequence that covers the basic concepts of physics using algebra and trigonometry. This sequence is taken by many pre-professional students to prepare for the tests like the MCAT and LSAT.

Lecture Materials | College Physics 2e  
(Access for free at openstax.org)

• • Online Version
  • Download PDF

PHY201L & PHY202L, General Physics I & II with Calculus Lab

A two-semester sequence that covers the basic concepts of physics more rigorously using calculus. 

Lecture Materials |  University Physics 
(Access for free at openstax.org)

• • Volume I (201)  | Online Version
  • Volume I (201)  | Download PDF
  • Volume II (202) | Online Version
  • Volume II (202)  | Download PDF

PHY327L, Electronics Lab

Explores components and circuits that are used for scientific instrumentation. 

PHY341L, Optics Lab

Explores the properties of light including light’s interactions with matter.

PHY361L & PHY362L, Modern I & II Lab

A two-semester sequence required by physics majors that explores different topics of Modern Physics.

 

Note

• All lab manuals and other lab resources are available as free downloads in Canvas.
• If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate Physics or Astronomy lab, please consult the Canvas page for downloadable material and other information.
• Online sections of PHY111L and PHY112L are available for online-only students, and the online section of PHY111L and PHY112L requires an at-home kit to be purchased or rented.