Proposal
Name:
general physics lab equipment update Proposal
FiscalYear:
2024
Audience:
Science, College of
Submitter:
Mohammadi Gorak, Hadi
Budget Manager:
Blanchard, Dominique
Project Manager:
Gorak, Hadi
Proposal Approvers
Dept. Chair:
Wille, Luc T
Local IT:
N/A
Dean:
Rezler, Evonne
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Ball,Jason
Proposal Funding
Year 1:
$ 71,775.00
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 71,775.00
Proposal Funding versus Average
Questionnaire
Narrative
This proposal seeks funding to address two primary needs within the General Physics Lab: replacing outdated data collection devices and introducing new experimental setups for foundational physics principles. These upgrades will ensure continuous lab functionality and enhance student understanding of core concepts in physics.
1. Replacement of Data Collection Interface (PASCO 850 Interface):
Our primary data collection device, the PASCO 850 Interface, has been used for a decade, and units have begun to fail. We recently exhausted our last backup, putting lab operations at risk. The General Physics Lab requires 32 functioning interfaces daily to support over 1,000 students each semester. Funding for new PASCO 850 Interfaces will prevent interruptions in lab activities, maintaining the high quality of instruction and data analysis experience for students.
2. Introduction of New Experiments:
# Coulomb’s Law Experiment:
Coulomb’s Law is essential for understanding electricity and magnetism, yet our lab lacks a hands-on experiment to illustrate its principles effectively. Funding is requested to purchase 6 experimental setups, ensuring every lab group can access this crucial demonstration.
# Conservation of Energy Experiment:
Conservation of energy is fundamental to physics education. We request six setups to demonstrate energy conservation principles: two for each lab section and four for class-wide demonstrations. These setups will allow students to explore this delicate concept firsthand, solidifying their understanding.
Expected Impact:
This proposal ensures that students can complete data collection activities without interruption and gain hands-on experience with two essential physics concepts, improving engagement and learning outcomes.
Facilities
No facility upgrade is necessary
Hardware Requirements
32 Pasco 850 interface
6 coulombs law set ups
6 conservation of energy set up
Software Requirements
none
Timeline
we can make the purchase as soon as the fund becomes available.
Sustainability
The demonstration set up will be in use for the next decade
Implementing Organization
Florida Atlantic university physics department
Proposal Budget
|
Fiscal Year 1 |
Fiscal Year 2 |
Fiscal Year 3 |
Total |
| Hardware One-Time |
$ 70,275.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 70,275.00 |
| Hardware Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Software One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Software Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Personnel One-time |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Personnel Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Other One-time |
$ 1,500.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 1,500.00 |
| Other Recurring |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
| Totals |
$ 71,775.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 71,775.00 |
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