Module: Physics for Science Teachers 1

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As such, this is a point in time view of data which will be refreshed periodically.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 for Science Teachers 1
Module Code	PS220 (ITS) / PHY1038 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	-
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination
Array

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	18	Lecture attendance
Online activity	6	Pre-lecture reading
Assignment Completion	12	Homework assignments
Laboratory	30	Guided inquiry physics tasks
Online activity	6	Laboratory Pretests and Prelabs
Independent Study	53	Individual study time
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

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.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Laboratory Portfolio	Laboratory pretests, prelabs, and exam	30%	As required
Assignment	Online pre-lecture assignments and homework exercises	20%	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 1

Indicative Reading List

Giambattista: 2019, Physics, 5th Edition, McGrawHill, (online e-text),
OpenStax: 0, College Physics, https://cnx.org/contents/Ax2o07Ul@16.17:HR_VN3f7@6/Introduction-to-Science-and-the-Realm-of-Physics-Physical-Quantities-and-Units,

Other Resources

None