4U04 Laboratories

TERM I & II - 2012/2013

INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. J.S. Preston

Course Outline:

Selected advanced experiments in applied physics. Students must select two of the four sections listed below. Each section is worth 50% of the final mark:

• laser & optical communications - terms II only;
• microelectronic devices - term I only;
• nuclear engineering - terms I & II;
• computer systems - term II only.

Safety First. In the lab, safety is your #1 priority. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all safety procedures and regulations. If in doubt - ASK!

Interesting and Informative Links

• CANNUC Discussion Forum - This site was started in the hope of promoting discussion regarding "all things Nuclear" in general but there is a topic area for this course.

The instructor and university reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the term. The university may change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances. If either type of modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to comment on changes. It is the responsibility of the student to check their McMaster email and course websites weekly during the term and to note any changes.

POLICY REMINDERS:
Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means and can result in serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: "Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty"), and/or suspension or expulsion from the university.
It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various kinds of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, specifically Appendix 3, located at http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/Students-AcademicStudies/AcademicIntegrity.pdf

The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:

1. Plagiarism, e.g. the submission of work that is not one's own or for which other credit has been obtained.
2. Improper collaboration in group work.
3. Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations.

The Faculty of Engineering is concerned with ensuring an environment that is free of all adverse discrimination. If there is a problem that cannot be resolved by discussion among the persons concerned, individuals are reminded that they should contact their Department Chair, the Sexual Harassment Officer or the Human Rights Consultant, as soon as possible.