Module: Fundamental Science - Physics Concepts 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Fundamental Science - Physics Concepts 1
Module Code	PS501
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	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination
Array

Description

Teaching and Learning of mechanics for in-service science teachers

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the concepts of mechanics to unseen qualitative and quantitative questions
2. Use guided inquiry in teaching mechanics at Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate level
3. To identify and solve conceptual problems students frequently encounter, especially in the area of mechanics
4. Reflect on their learning of mechanics

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	24	Often with short introductory lecture
Assignment Completion	24	Practice of skills acquired in tutorial
Assignment Completion	24	Essay
Lecture	30	No Description
Independent Study	23	No Description
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

Underpinnings
Area and volume, ratio reasoning, graphical and arithmetical reasoning, scaling, interpretation of algebraic statements, language issues

Kinematics
location and instances versus space and time intervals, average an instantaneous velocity, acceleration, graphical interpretation, kinestetics

Dynamics
operational definitions of Newton's Laws, gravitational and inertial mass, free-body diagrams, friction

Mechanics topics
Forces, Hooke's Law, pressure, density, equilibrium

Momentum and energy
heat and temperature, impulse and momentum, work and kinetic energy, conservation of energy and momentum

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Essay	n/a	20%	Week 9
In Class Test	n/a	30%	Week 8

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

Arons: 0, Teaching Introductory Physics,
Young & Freedman: 0, University Physics,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GCSED	GCert in Science Education
GDSED	GDip in Science Education
MSSED	MSc in Science Education

Date of Last Revision

14-OCT-03

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