PHYSICS 165L
Introductory Experimental Physics II
Ken Alan McKenzie
Description from DukeHub
Second in series of half-courses on experimental physics techniques for physics and biophysics majors. Focus on core physics concepts of electricity, magnetism and optics: electrostatics, magnetostatics, magnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and physical optics. Students work in teams and use computers to collect, visualize and analyze data. Key components: written documentation of experimental procedures and results in a scientific notebook; interpreting results and testing hypotheses; coding (Python), experimental design and refinement; multiple opportunities for open-ended laboratory activities that inspire team and individual creativity. Prerequisite: Physics 164L.
Skills
- programmingdescription: "coding" and 1 more
- writingdescription: "written" and 2 more
- lab workhas a lab component
- data and statisticsAI review: "collect, visualize and analyze data"
AI-resilient: 2 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · "laboratory"
- Yes: Live work with people · "teams"
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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