Module: Modern Technology 1: Eng. Trans.Elect. Pwr.

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Modern Technology 1: Eng. Trans.Elect. Pwr.
Module Code	PS129
School	School of Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eamonn Cunningham Semester 2: Eamonn Cunningham Autumn: Eamonn Cunningham
Module Teachers	Eamonn Cunningham
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
Array

Description

An introduction to modern technology, at a non-technical level, but sufficient to give an appropriate background to people using and marketing these technologies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Specify the main sources of energy in the modern world
2. Discuss different fossil fuels, their problems and environmental impact.
3. Discuss non-fossil fuel energy sources such as nuclear and renewable energy.
4. Indicate the main features of electricity and the electric power system

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	No Description
Assignment Completion	10	Essay research for exam
Independent Study	93	independent learning
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

Energy & Power
Introduction to energy & power. Units and different types of energy. Energy conservation and efficiency.

Fossil fuels
Different fossil fuels, their advantages and problems. Fuel reserves and the environmental impact of burning them.

Nuclear power
The advantages, limitations and problems of nuclear energy. Radioactivity & nuclear waste.

Renewable energy sources
Wind, solar, hydroelectric & other renewable energy sources. Energy conservation.

Transport : Fossil fuels
The use and limitations of fossil fuel powered transport. Petrol, diesel & jet engines.

Transport : The alternatives
Non-fossil fuel powered transport. Electric & hybrid vehicles.

Electricity
Electric voltage current and power. Batter & mains electricity. Electrical safety.

Mains power supply systems.
How the mains electricity system works and the different systems in use.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

0: How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life. (2nd edition) Louis A Bloomfield. Wiley and Sons 2001,

Other Resources

8722, Lecture notes on Moodle, E Cunningham, 2013, PS129 lecture notes,

Programme or List of Programmes

IESAO

Study Abroad (Institute of Education)

Date of Last Revision

07-DEC-10

Archives: