Module: Mechanics (NUIG)

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Mechanics (NUIG)
Module Code	PS470G
School	School of Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eilish McLoughlin Semester 2: Eilish McLoughlin Autumn: Eilish McLoughlin
Module Teachers	Eilish McLoughlin
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module lays a broad foundation in mechanics. No prior knowledge of physics is assumed. Topics include: units; scientific notation; significant figures; scalars; vectors; displacement; speed; velocity; constant acceleration, equations of motion; Newton’s laws of motion; friction, tension; uniform circular motion, including centripetal force, Kepler’s Laws & satellite motion; work; work-energy theorem, gravitational potential energy; mechanical power, impulse and momentum; conservation of linear momentum; ballistic pendulum; equilibrium of a rigid body, centre of gravity; fluids.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss basic concepts relating to the physics of mechanics
2. Solve numerical problems in mechanics.
3. Explain the physical principles which underpin the relevant experiments in the lab modules
4. Analyse physical situations using concepts, laws and techniques in mechanics
5. Relate the physical principles of mechanics to topics covered in other modules.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	2 hours of asychronous lectures per week accessed as pre-recorded videos
Online activity	24	2 hours of scheduled synchronous online activities per week.
Tutorial	24	Student learning support facilitated through small-group tutorials with flexible provision.
Independent Study	53	Student self directed learning
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

Units and Measurement
units; scientific notation; significant figures; scalars; vectors

1-D and 2-D Motion
displacement; speed; velocity; constant acceleration,equations of motion; Newton’s laws of motion; friction, tension

Circular Motion
uniform circular motion, including centripetal force, Kepler’s Laws & satellite motion

Work, Energy and Power
work; work-energy theorem, gravitational potential energy; mechanical power,

Impulse and momentum
impulse and momentum; conservation of linear momentum; ballistic pendulum;

Equilibrium and fluids
equilibrium of a rigid body, centre of gravity; fluids.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Completion of online activity	Solve mechanics problem based on mathematical/quantitative aspects of module concepts.	100%	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 1

Indicative Reading List

Young and Freedman: 2020, University Physics with Modern Physics, 15 Ed.,, https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Young-Modified-Mastering-Physics-with-Pearson-e-Text-Standalone- Access-Card-for-University-Physics-with-Modern-Physics-15th-Edition/PGM2485469.html,
Eugenia Etkina, Gorazd Planinsic and Alan Van Heuvelen: 2019, College Physics: Explore and Apply,, 2nd Ed. [ISBN: 978- 01346018],

Other Resources

0, Simulations, 0, Phet simulations, https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations /, 0, Website, 0, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics, https://openstax.org/details/books/college-physics,

Programme or List of Programmes

PDITP	Professional Diploma in Teaching Physics
SMPSC	Single Module Prog Science and Health

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