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Abstract/Objectives
This course not only verifies various physical laws and phenomena learned in the general physics course through experiments but also trains students to become familiar with the instruments, equipment, measurement methods, and operational techniques used in experiments. It also develops their ability to solve various problems encountered in experiments and to analyze experimental data. In the previous semester, the focus was mainly on basic physical experiments in classical physics fields such as measurement, kinematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical waves. In the upcoming semester, the focus will shift to basic physical experiments in electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, the working principles of basic electronic instruments, circuit theory, and optics. Additionally, through hands-on experiments, the course cultivates a rigorous attitude and a curious and eager-to-learn spirit in students, enabling them to effectively use various basic measurement tools, instruments, and equipment. The course also includes some physical demonstration experiments and demonstration videos that not all students can perform simultaneously, to enhance the course content and increase students’ interest and scope of learning.
Results/Contributions

The learning outcomes for first-year students can be explained in the following four points:

1. Enhancing Scientific Literacy: It helps students actively engage with and understand physical concepts, combining theory with practice. Through experimental operations, students can personally experience scientific phenomena and gain a deeper understanding of physical phenomena.

2. Problem-Solving Ability: While conducting physical experiments, students need to observe phenomena, analyze data, understand experimental results, and explain the underlying physical principles. This process helps cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which not only benefit academic research but can also be applied to daily life.

3. Stimulating Interest in Learning: The hands-on nature of the experiments allows students to see the real-world manifestation of physical phenomena, which greatly stimulates their curiosity about physics and enthusiasm for learning.

4. Strengthening the Connection Between Physics and Daily Life: Many physical phenomena originate from everyday life. The experiments help students connect abstract physical theories with real-life situations. Such activities make it easier for students to understand and accept scientific knowledge, allowing them to apply scientific thinking to their daily lives.

Keywords
Physics experimentmechanicsthermal dynamicselectromagnetismoptics
References
2. http://www.phys.nthu.edu.tw/~gplab/

Website of general physics lab of National Hsing Hua University

Contact Information
林志明老師
cm_lin@phys.nthu.edu.tw