Module: Physics for Science Teachers 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Physics for Science Teachers 1
Module Code	PS220
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
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	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 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; 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: 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

Programme or List of Programmes

SMPSC

Single Module Prog Science and Health

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