Module: Environmental Physics Laboratories

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Environmental Physics Laboratories
Module Code	PS256
School	School of Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Albert Ellingboe Semester 2: Albert Ellingboe Autumn: Albert Ellingboe
Module Teachers	Albert Ellingboe
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

Module Aims: * To apply laboratory facilities to in the study of environmental processes and environmental samples. * To apply theoretical knowledge in a practical laboratory setting. * To develop record keeping and presentation skills. * To develop inter-personnel and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Link theoretical concepts with experimental measurements, results and analysis.
2. Analyse experimental data to obtain uncertainties on the measured quantity.
3. Employ a range of hand-held instruments used environmental analysis.
4. Maintain a laboratory logbook.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	36	three hour sesion per week
Independent Study	6	prework for laboratories
Assignment Completion	10	one written laboratory report
Independent Study	12	students will read the laboratory description in advance of the lab
Total Workload: 64

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

Indicative Syllabus
Topics covered: statistical analysis of experimental data, lighting levels, water quality, static electricity, reverberation, radioactivity

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Practice assessment record	Experimtal write-ups	100%	Every Week

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 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

EST	BSc in Environmental Science & Tech

Date of Last Revision

29-JAN-09

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