What are the physics labs in college like?

Lab "courses" are important part of physics education, but I was never fond of it myself, even though I eventually got an advanced degree in physics. read more

If you take the minimum number of labs, less than 10% of your units will be in a lab, so for total hours of work towards a physics degree (in and outside of scheduled class time), about 5% could be in a lab. read more

College labs are most often attached to science and pre-med classes. Lab classes vary according to whether they are for a major or to fulfill general-ed requirements. Common science classes with labs include biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy. The biggest difference between high school labs and college labs tends to be writing lab reports. read more

A lab component is standard in a college physics course.The amount of time devoted to lab work will vary, but you can expect to spend a few hours each week in the laboratory. This hands-on experience is valuable tool for learning and putting into practice what is discussed in the classroom. read more