Key Facts

Course Title: CLEAPSS An introduction to supporting Physics teaching for technicians
Start Date: 25 February 2014
Cost: £95
Duration: 1 day
Course Code: KC13715
Audience: Technicians
Venue: Keele Science Learning Centre
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Overview

This one-day practical course is designed for science technicians who are new and/or inexperienced with the physics equipment used in science departments. (More experienced technicians may also pick up some useful tips). 

Dates and venue

Start Date: 25 February 2014

Venue: Keele Science Learning Centre

Learning Outcomes

Topics covered include:

  • Basic electricity

  • Setting up a simple circuit to test fuses, leads, etc

  • Using a multi meter

  • Soldering techniques

  • Looking at ‘hazards’ in physics

  • Deciding which thermometers to use

  • Recognising physics apparatus

  • Setting up physics equipment & identifying potential problems

Tutor

CLEAPSS - Jane Nickless

Pre Course Task

Each technician should bring:

• A multimeter with a resistance range 

Contacts

Keele Science Learning Centre

Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG

T: 01782 734 429
E: kslc@keele.ac.uk
F: 01782 734 430

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