PHYS 201L / PHYS 231L: Physics Lab 1
Mechanics-focused investigations, lab preparation, report expectations, and first-semester laboratory guidance.
Open Physics Lab 1How to use this page
- Identify the course number listed in Canvas or on your syllabus.
- Open the matching Fall 2026 course home below.
- Use that course page as your starting point for manuals, experiment preparation, and lab-day reference material.
Fall 2026 Lab Course Homes
Choose the page that corresponds to your section.
PHYS 202L / PHYS 232L: Physics Lab 2
Electricity, magnetism, optics, and later-semester experiment preparation and reporting guidance.
Open Physics Lab 2Shared lab-page clarification
PHYS 201L and PHYS 231L share the Physics Lab 1 course home. PHYS 202L and PHYS 232L share the Physics Lab 2 course home. Use the course code from Canvas or your syllabus to choose the correct path.
Before you come to lab
- Read the assigned manual and note the objective, materials, and major procedure steps.
- Bring a notebook or data sheet so you can record measurements clearly during the experiment.
- Review any formulas or safety notes before class so lab time can focus on observation and analysis.
Other Lab Pages
Archived or non-Fall lab pages.
These pages are not part of the Fall 2026 course list above, but remain available for reference.
Elements of Physics Lab
Introductory measurement, motion, waves, and electricity labs.
Open PHYS 103Safety and preparation reminder
Follow the instructions in the current lab manual and Canvas course. Ask before using unfamiliar equipment, changing a setup, or continuing an experiment when a measurement or procedure seems unsafe.