Module: Physics for General Science 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Physics for General Science 1
Module Code	PS132
School	School of Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul Van Kampen Semester 2: Paul Van Kampen Autumn: Paul Van Kampen
Module Teachers	Paul Van Kampen Cezar Gaman Jens Ducree Jim Conway Miles Turner Timo Gans Ruth Saunders
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
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Description

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics topics of mechanics, fluids, heat and temperature for general science and sport science students. The module aims to help students develop their understanding of concepts and applications of physics, their ability to confidently handle physics problems using algebra-based methods, and to develop transferable laboratory and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and apply basic physical concepts as they relate to mechanics, fluids and heat and temperature
2. Solve numerical problems in mechanics, fluids, and heat and temperature
3. Describe, apply and explain in detail the concepts of speed and acceleration, force, work and energy, impulse and momentum; density, pressure, volume, and temperature
4. Explain the physical principles which underpin associated laboratory experiments

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Lecture attendance
Online activity	12	Pre-lecture reading
Assignment Completion	24	Homework assignments
Laboratory	36	Guided inquiry physics tasks
Online activity	6	Laboratory Pretests and Prelabs
Independent Study	76	Individual study time
Total Workload: 190

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

Foundations
Nature of science; proportional reasoning; graphing; reasoning skills

Laboratory skills
Designing, implementing, critiquing experiments. Measurement and uncertainty. Graphing and tabulation. Reporting.

Motion
Distance, time, speed, acceleration; uniform and uniformly accelerated motion; 1-D and 2-D motion.

Interactions
Forces, Newton's laws of motion, free-body diagrams. Impulse and momentum. Work and energy.

Rotation
Statics, angular motion, torque.

Properties of matter
Fluid dynamics, elasticity in solids, viscosity and surface tension in fluids

Thermal Physics
Heat and temperature, kinetic theory of gases, laws of thermodynamics

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Laboratory Portfolio	Laboratory pretests, prelabs, and exam	35%	As required
Assignment	Online pre-lecture assignments and homework exercises	15%	Every Week

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

Giambattista: 2019, Physics, 5th Edition, McGrawHill, (online e-text),
OpenStax: 2021, College Physics, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AC	BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training
BGE	Biological Sciences General Entry
BT	BSc in Biotechnology
CGE	Chemical Sciences General Entry
EST	BSc in Environmental Science & Tech
GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

17-JAN-12

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