We will assume the course is taken for three credits and will take one semester, starting in September.
Date Activity Marks
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First Tuesday of classes Orientation Meeting -
Second Tuesday of classes Choice of Demo (One page written report) -
Third Tuesday of classes Oral Report to Group (20 minutes)
and written proposal (5 pages plus plans) 25%
Mid October Ready demonstration and presentation to the class 25%
November Presentation at schools and/or community groups 25%
Before end of classes Build the web page with the presentation and 25%
Description of the demo
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We will all meet formally once a week for 2 hours. This is to kick ideas around and keep everything on track.
This is a highly participatory course and students must attend weekly meetings.
You can pursue your own ideas, but we have the following partially developed equipment:
Please have a look at the demonstrations from the previous years!
Timing is of the essence; if equipment or materials have to ordered, expect a month's delay before delivery. Try and time these delays when loads are heaviest in other courses. Early definition of the project is essential; avoid excessive and time-consuming optimization.
Andrzej Kotlicki
kotlicki@physics.ubc.ca
Hebb 11A (office), or Hennings 111 (lab)
Phone:822-3645 or 822-6843