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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Modern Technology 1: Eng. Trans.Elect. Pwr.
Module Code PHY1025 (ITS: PS129)
Faculty Physical Sciences School Science & Health
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

An introduction to modern technology, at a non-technical level, but sufficient to give an appropriate background to people using and marketing these technologies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Specify the main sources of energy in the modern world
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WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture22No Description
Assignment Completion10Essay research for exam
Independent Study93independent learning
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN11356Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScalePass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryBest MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Formal ExaminationEnd-of-Semester Final Examination100%End-of-Semester
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • 0: How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life. (2nd edition) Louis A Bloomfield. Wiley and Sons 2001,


Articles:
None
Other Resources

  • Lecture notes on Moodle: E Cunningham, 2013, PS129 lecture notes,

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