PHYS456

Making Physics Experiments

Laboratory course emphasizing practical skills used for making Physics experiments within the broader context of the maker movement and the maker culture. Design, fabrication, hands-on skills, repair, and safety. Practical skills not otherwise covered in traditional coursework (e.g.: carpentry, electronics disassembly/assembly, soldering, etc.).

Spring 2026

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During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 4.00 between 17 students*

PHYS456 Grade Distribution+-05101520253035404550556065707580859095100% of studentsABCDFWother
A: 64.71%
A+: 35.29%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.