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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Modern Technology: Electronics & Communications
Module Code PS130 (ITS) / PHY1026 (Banner)
Faculty Science & Health School Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator-
Module TeachersStephen Power
NFQ level 6 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
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Description

Module Aim: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. Appreciate the impact of electronic devices on modern life
2. Describe the different ways of recording and broadcasting sound
3. Describe the different methods of broadcasting pictures and recent developments
4. Appreciate the impact and limitations of modern communication technology



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture25lectures
Independent Study100No 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

Electronics
Electronics & computersModern electronic devices, NanotechnologyInformation storage & computer memory Hard disks & other computer memory systems

Audio Technology
Audio TechnologyDigital and analogue sound reproduction Digital sound storage & MP3s Lasers & CDs Analogue & digital radio broadcasting

Video technology
Video TechnologyDigital cameras, scanners & imagingAnalogue & digital televisionVideos, DVDs & blue laser DVDs

Communication systems
Communication systemsFixed line phone systemMobile phone systemISDN, data networks and alternative systems, Optical Fibres & communication

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayEssay on electronics or sound50%n/a
EssayEssay on video or communications50%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

  • 0: Indicative Reading List:Essential: How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life. (2nd edition)Louis A Bloomfield. Wiley and Sons 2001,
Other Resources

None

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