Module: Plasma Applications

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Plasma Applications
Module Code	PS510A (ITS) / PHY1070 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Paul Swift
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module is by way of a repeat examination in the resit period. There is no reassessment of the continuous-assessment component of this module.

Description

Provide an overview of the importance of plasma technology in the modern world. Give the students an awareness and appreciation of the ways in which applications of plasmas can enable the development of new manufacturing technologies and processes. Deal with the specific plasma surface interactions which determine the performance of processing technologies. Examine the most important surface processing applications used in high technology industries, through a detailed treatment of specific examples.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise and explain the economic and environmental importance of modern application.
2. Identify the technical aspects of plasma surface interactions and their impact on product quality.
3. Recognise the most important examples of plasma applications.
4. To access and evaluate scientific literature dealing with plasma applications.
5. Communicate their ideas with their colleagues.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	150	No Description
Online activity	30	No Description
Total Workload: 180

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
Provide an overview of the importance of plasma technology in the modern world. Give the students an awareness and appreciation of the ways in which applications of plasmas can enable the development of new manufacturing technologies and processes. Deal with the specific plasma surface interactions which determine the performance of processing technologies. Examine the most important surface processing applications used in high technology industries, through a detailed treatment of specific examples.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Participation	On-line participation	10%	Every Week
Loop Quiz	Five bi-weekly quizzes.	15%	Every Second Week

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

P. Chu and X. Lu: 2014, Low Temperature Plasma Technology, Methods and Applications, CRC,
M. A. Lieberman and A. J. Lichtenberg: 2005, Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing, 2nd ed., Wiley- Interscience,

Other Resources

None