Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Physics Laboratory IV (AP) |
| Module Code |
PS260 |
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School |
School of Physical Sciences |
| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: John Costello
Semester 2: John Costello
Autumn: John Costello
| | | Module Teachers | Enda McGlynn
John Costello
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Repeat the module
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Description
Year 2 semester 2 physics laboratories for AP
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Learning Outcomes
1. Design and implement project in area of electronics/instrumentation
2. Acquire and analyse experimental data
3. Concisely write technical reports on project design and outcomes
4. Give brief oral presentation on project work
5. Apply knowledge gained in lecture modules to the interpretation of experimental results
6. Describe relevant ethical issues in relation to plagiarism and adhere to University regulations concerning same
7. Demonstrate engagement with relevant professional development skills development exercises in areas such as scientific writing, CV and interview skills etc.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
| Laboratory | 66 | Undertaking project work. | | Independent Study | 35 | Background reading for design and implementation. | | Assessment Feedback | 24 | Engaging with professional development activities. There will be a number of such identified activities in the semester, and the details will be notified to the class at the beginning of semester. | | 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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Practical/skills evaluation | Project design studies and project reports submitted via loop, and oral presentations. | 80% | As required | | Professional Practice | Demonstrate engagement with relevant professional development skills development exercises in areas such as writing for/communicating to different audiences, CV and interview skills etc. The exact range of activities may vary slightly from year to year. | 20% | As required |
| 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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