SL169210-Winter 2021-PHYS*2180 Experimental Techniques in Physics

Sessional Lecturer Work Assignment
Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2
Academic Unit: 
Physics
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Winter 2021
Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections: 
1
Level of Work Assignment(s): 
1
Right of First Refusal (RoFR)
A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?
A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course: 
Yes
Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal: 
1
Course Details
Course Number: 
PHYS*2180
Course Name: 
Experimental Techniques in Physics
Course Format: 
In-Class
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Other Course Description or Assignment Information: 
Calendar Description: This course is designed to aid students in the development of core practical skills in physics. Students will be required to conduct a series of experiments exploring fundamental concepts in mechanics, electricity & magnetism, thermal physics, as well as the experimental basis of quantum physics. There will be a strong emphasis on data and error analysis with a variety of software applications. Other Course Description or Assignment Information: This course is not a traditional “lab course”, but rather seeks to introduce students to basic experimental techniques, measurement theory and experiment design. The primary goal is to develop an appreciation of the role and significance of experimentation in the field of science. Students will be exposed to some widely employed experimental techniques and be introduced to some of the instrumentation that is used in experimental physics research. Students will understand how to critically assess the quality of experimental data and begin to develop their skills in the modeling of experimental data and presenting scientific research. A major emphasis of PHYS*2180 is the development of strong technical communication skills, both oral and written, through the completion of formal lab reports written in the style of scientific papers and group presentations in the class. There is no single textbook which covers the complete course. Recommended Course references: A.C. Melissinos and J. Napolitano. Experiments in Modern Physics (2nd Edition), Academic Press, 2003. (University of Guelph Library Call #: QC33.M52 2003) D.W. Preston and E.R. Dietz. The Art of Experimental Physics, Wiley, 1991. (University of Guelph Library Call #: QC33.P74 1991) J.R. Taylor. An Introduction to Error Analysis: The Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements (2nd Edition), University Science Books, 1997. (University of Guelph Library Call #: QC39.T4 1997) J.R. Taylor, C.D. Zafiratos, and M.A. Dubson. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers (2nd Edition), Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004. (University of Guelph Library Call #: QC21.3.T39 2004) Students will also make use of their course textbooks from Electricity & Magnetism and Mechanics.
Projected Class Enrolment: 
25-30
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: 
Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Lecturing
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
TA Coordination Meetings
Grading
Other Duties Described: 
Grading Formal Lab Reports. Lab portion will be face-to-face. Lectures virtual in synchronous and asynchronous format.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree: 
Masters related to field
Prior Teaching Experience: 
Successful teaching related to field at college or university level
Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
Previous experience as a teaching assistant in Phys*2180 or similar course. Excellent verbal and particularly written skills. Must possess strong technical scientific writing skills and have prior experience presenting scientific results at conferences or workshops.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: 
PhD in progress related to field
Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content: 
PhD in Experimental Physics OR Doctoral candidate in experimental physics. Experience with Python, C. or Matlab programming languages for data analysis
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
Details not yet posted.
Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date): 
January 7, 2021 to May 4, 2021
Wages (per semester, per full-load): 
minimum $7,485.99 (effective 2020/21)
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Monday, November 9, 2020
Posting Email Contact: 
phys0285@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Reggi Vallillee, Physics, CEPS 519-824-4120, Ext. 52252 EMAIL: physadmi@uoguelph.ca

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