Module: Physics for General Science 2

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Physics for General Science 2
Module Code	PS133 (ITS) / PHY1028 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Eilish McLoughlin
Module Teachers	Paul Van Kampen, Robert O'Connor
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

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 will complete Physics Laboratories over the semester that will enable them 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 related physics experiments.
4. Carry out basic investigations in optics and electric circuits

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Three lectures per week
Online activity	12	Pre-lecture reading
Assignment Completion	24	Homework assignments
Laboratory	36	Guided inquiry physics tasks
Online activity	6	Laboratory Pretests & Prelabs
Independent Study	76	Independent Study
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

Waves and Optics
Elasticity & Oscillations, Waves, Sound, Electromagnetic Waves, Light: Geometric Optics, Optical Instruments, The wave nature of light

Electricity and Magnetism
Electric Forces and Fields, Electric Potential, Electric Current and Circuits, Magnetic Forces and Fields, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Current

Laboratory work
Laboratories on optics and electric circuits

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Laboratory Assessment	25%	As required
Completion of online activity	Completion of online homework assignments and continuous assesment examinations	25%	As required

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

Other Resources

55297, Online Learning Support Platform, 0, McGraw-Hill Connect,