An essential guide to the undergraduate wishing to develop skills in physics. Drawing on physics education research and the author's own extensive experience in teaching, this book addresses the skills needed by the undergraduate to become a physicist. As well as chapters on the design of experiments, mathematical modelling, written reports and oral presentations, the book gives clear and practical advice on studying physics.

There are no directly competing books currently available the material is therefore unique and timely
Includes examples and practical advice throughout on studying and learning physics
The Institute of Physics lays emphasis on key skills, which are addressed in this guide
An essential companion for the physics undergraduate

Autorentext

DAVID SANDS is a Senior Lecturer in the Physics Department at the University of Hull, UK.

Inhalt
Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Studying Physics: An Introduction.- Mathematical Techniques in Experimental Physics.- Experimental Physics: Designing the Experiment.- Statistics, Physics and Probability.- Theory in Physics.- Mathematical Modelling.- Presenting Scientific Information. Appendices.