Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics topic of mechanics. 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 2. Solve numerical problems in mechanics 3. Describe, apply and explain in detail the concepts of speed and acceleration, force, work and energy, impulse and momentum 4. Explain the physical principles which underpin associated laboratory experiments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
FoundationsNature of science; proportional reasoning; graphing; reasoning skillsLaboratory skillsDesigning, implementing, critiquing experiments. Measurement and uncertainty. Graphing and tabulation. Reporting.MotionDistance, time, speed, acceleration; uniform and uniformly accelerated motion; 1-D and 2-D motionInteractionsForces, Newton's laws of motion, free-body diagrams. Impulse and momentum. Work and energy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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