Module: Modern Technology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Modern Technology
Module Code	PS130
School	School of Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Graham Kells Semester 2: Jens Ducree Autumn: Jens Ducree
Module Teachers	Graham Kells Stephen Power
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
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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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	25	lectures
Independent Study	100	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

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 Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	Essay on electronics or sound	50%	n/a
Essay	Essay on video or communications	50%	n/a

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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
EBC	BA in Global Business (Canada)
EBF	BA in Global Business (France)
EBG	BA in Global Business (Germany)
EBS	BA in Global Business (Spain)
EBT	BA in Global Business (USA)
MINT	BSc Marketing, Innovation & Technology

Date of Last Revision

09-JUN-09

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