Experiment is the sole judge of scientific truth.
The PPC is designed to develop the skills necessary to perform experiments in physics, to acquire an experience of the methods used and analysis needed in experimental physics and to develop an appreciation of the importance of experiments in the development of physics. The Practical Course also provides an opportunity to meet and make contact with members of the Department of Physics, including other undergraduates, postgraduate and research scientists. These opportunities can be used to discuss physics more widely than just the experiments on the teaching course, and the opportunity to ask about the research in progress in the Department. The majority of practising scientists do experimental work. It is essential that when you finish your undergraduate course you are able to take part in such work.