Universität Wien

260077 VU Introduction to Experimental Work (2025W)

4.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 09.12. 09:00-11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 48 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.10. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 14.10. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 21.10. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 28.10. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 04.11. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 11.11. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 18.11. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 25.11. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 02.12. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 16.12. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 13.01. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 20.01. 09:00 - 11:30 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students can perform and evaluate simple mechanical and electrical measurements. They master the handling of systematic errors, Type-A and Type-B measurement uncertainties, and combined measurement uncertainties (error propagation calculation). They can perform linear and other regression functions as well as simple statistical tests. They have basic knowledge in computer-aided analysis and evaluation of measurement data and are able to present their results according to good scientific practice. They have basic knowledge of copyright and citation rules, as well as laboratory safety.
The course is a lecture combined with exercises. There will be individual, pure lecture units, others that combine and alternate lecture and exercise parts, and exclusive exercise units. Two lecture units will be conducted as eLearning.

Assessment and permitted materials

participation-tests (2,0 p)
preparation-test (1,0 p)
analysis (6,0 p)
final exam (12 p)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is mandatory for all units that include exercise elements.
Each student must submit 2 reports/analyses (Gravimeter and series and parallel circuits in DC and AC circuits) on Moodle by unit 11 - Workshop on computer-aided data analysis and presentation, and also bring printed copies.
For 2 other experiments (Basics of electrical measurements and determination of the density of cuboids with the same base area), analysis results must be submitted on Moodle before the start of unit 13.
The final test must be passed (at least 6 points). If a student fails on the first attempt, they can retake the test one week later.

Grading Scale:
Grade 1: 21-20 points
Grade 2: 19-18 points
Grade 3: 14-17 points
Grade 4: 11-13 points
Grade 5: 0-10 points

Examination topics

Course scripts on the aforementioned topics available on Moodle as well as the skills and competencies acquired during the exercises

Reading list

Course scripts on the aforementioned topics available on Moodle

Association in the course directory

EEA

Last modified: Mo 29.09.2025 11:47