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PHY5504 - Data Acquisition and Processing Skills for Physicists I

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Physics
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
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Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26

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Course Aims

The primary aim of this course is to equip physics students with fundamental skills in data acquisition and processing, thereby enhancing their ability to confidently handle diverse data sources. These skills are essential for modern physicists who must be adept not only in theoretical calculations but also in the practical aspects of data handling. Students will learn to utilize various computer programming languages, with a focus on Python, which is renowned for its efficiency and ease of use in scientific computing. Additionally, the course will cover the use of various hardware tools for data collection, including but not limited to microcontrollers like Arduino, sensors, and real-time data processing units. The students are expected to finish several mini-projects on data acquisition and processing.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information

PHY5504.pdf