Vacuum and Mass Spectrometer 3. An important part of the laboratory experience is to acquire a good understanding of the treatment of measurements errors. Full course attendance requires completion of two experiments in a semester for 2 points of credit. Experiments are sometimes performed by student pairs. When students work together they help each other in the setting up and the taking of data.
Partners can confir and compare their work.
But each partner is separately responsible for all calculations and data analysis. There is no delegation of responsibility. There is an introductory session on or around the first day of classes, usually posted in the appropriate bulletin and announcements boards. Select an experiment, schedule a starting date, and pick up experiment instructions and auxiliary written material at least one week before starting lab work. You should submit a rough draft of the report to obtain instructors comments and suggestions.