PHYS 401
Classical Physics Lab
Fall 2026
| Title | Rubric | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Physics Lab | PHYS401 | A | 32710 | LEC | 4 | 1530 - 1650 | M | 222 Loomis Laboratory | |
| Classical Physics Lab | PHYS401 | L1 | 32704 | LAB | 0 | 1300 - 1650 | T | 6103 Engineering Sciences Building | |
| Classical Physics Lab | PHYS401 | L2 | 32707 | LAB | 0 | 1300 - 1650 | W | 6103 Engineering Sciences Building | |
| Classical Physics Lab | PHYS401 | L3 | 32708 | LAB | 0 | 0800 - 1150 | R | 6103 Engineering Sciences Building | |
| Classical Physics Lab | PHYS401 | L4 | 60253 | LAB | 0 | 1300 - 1650 | R | 6103 Engineering Sciences Building |
Official Description
Experiments and techniques in classical mechanics and electromagnetism, emphasizing hands-on, skills-based learning. Dynamics of electrical and mechanical oscillators in both time and frequency domains. Measurements of electrostatic fields, transmission lines, EM waves, and radiation. Electromagnetic phenomena in dielectrics, conductors, and magnetic materials. Development of practical skills in experimental design, data acquisition, uncertainty quantification, numerical modeling, and scientific communication. Course Information: 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 325. Credit or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 435 or ECE 329. Class Schedule Information: Register for the lecture and one of the laboratory sections.