Module: Physics Laboratory II

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

All Module information is indicative, and this portal is an interim interface pending the full upgrade of Coursebuilder and subsequent integration to the new DCU Student Information System (DCU Key).

As such, this is a point in time view of data which will be refreshed periodically. Some fields/data may not yet be available pending the completion of the full Coursebuilder upgrade and integration project. We will post status updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Physics Laboratory II
Module Code	PS157 (ITS) / PHY1030 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Paul Swift
Module Teachers	Eilish McLoughlin, Jennifer Gaughran, Karsten Fleischer, Paul Van Kampen, Robert O'Connor
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat the module

Description

Year 1 semester 2 laboratories for AP / PBM/ PHA students

Learning Outcomes

1. Carry out basic experimental measurements with a range of measurement devices
2. Apply appropriate safe laboratory practices
3. Identify connections between experiment and theory for key first year physics concepts in areas such as electricity, magnetism and thermal physics
4. Plot and analyse straight line graphs both manually and using Excel
5. Identify sources of error in an experiment and estimate the associated uncertainty in a measured quantity
6. Plan and execute a short experimental project
7. Students will be aware of ethical issues in relation to plagiarism

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	54	Six hours per week of semester 2
Group work	18	Three week project.
Independent Study	24	Students will read the laboratory description in advance and look up the relevant theory
Independent Study	30	Laboratory write-up
Total Workload: 126

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

Weekly experiments
Carry out and develop investigations in physics, .e.g. verification of relationships in electrical, magnetic and thermal systems.

Group project
Carry out group project

Learning activities
These will include attendance at laboratory sessions, working with a partner to set up equipment and carry out experiments, analysis of data, report writing, project planning and presentation.

Experiment List
Basic electrical skills, Ohm's law, the oscilloscope - RC circuits; resistor networks; IV characteristics of diodes; magnetic field of a solenoid; viscosity & surface tension; fluid flow, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Report(s)	Report write ups	70%	n/a
Project	Project	30%	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 2

Indicative Reading List

H. D. Young: 0, University Physics, Addison Wesley,
L.A.Bloomfield: 0, How Things Work : The Physics of Everyday Life, Wiley,

Other Resources

None