(Taken from the UC Berkeley Course Guide)
Part one of a two-semester laboratory sequence to introduce students to experimental physics and prepare them for research. Covers a variety of modern and historical experiments, emphasizing data analysis, clear scientific communication, and development of skills on modern equipment. Successor to the Physics H7 series.
PHYS 5A or PHYS 7A; PHYS 5B or PHYS 7B (which may be taken concurrently
5 hours of laboratory per week.