Module: Physics For General Science II

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Physics For General Science II
Module Code	PS123
School	School of Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Robert O'Connor Semester 2: Robert O'Connor Autumn: Robert O'Connor
Module Teachers	Paul Van Kampen Eilish McLoughlin Robert O'Connor
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
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Description

This module provides general science students with a comprehensive introduction to the physics topics of waves & optics and electricity & magnetism. The module aims to develop students' knowledge and appreciation of physics and their ability to confidently handle physics problems using algebra-based methods. Students also taking the Physics Laboratory module PS153 will be able to see the relationship between the lecture material and experiments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and apply basic physical concepts related to waves & optics and electricity & magnetism.
2. Solve numerical problems in waves & optics and electricity & magnetism
3. Explain the physical principles underpinning the experiments in PS153.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Three lectures per week
Assignment Completion	12	Pre-lecture reading
Assignment Completion	24	Homework assignments
Independent Study	53	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Syllabus
Electric Charge and fields, Gauss Law and flux, Electric potential, Capacitors and dielectrics, Current, resistance and EMF, DC circuits, Magnetic fields and forces, Amperes Law and magnetic field sources, EM Induction Maxwell's equations, Inductance, AC circuits and resonance, EM waves, Optical waves and propagation, Imaging systems, microscopes and telescopes, Interference and diffraction, Introduction to lasers and holography

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	Completion of online homework of assignments and in-class tests	20%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Alan Giambattista: 2019, Physics, 5th, McGrawHill,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SMPSC	Single Module Prog Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

11-MAY-11

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