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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Physics Laboratory IV (PBM)
Module Code PHY1044 (ITS: PS259)
Faculty Science & Health School Physical Sciences
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

Year 2 semester 2 physics laboratories for PBM

Learning Outcomes

1. Acquire and analyse experimental data from a range of experiments
2. Concisely write a technical report on a selection of these experiments
3. Apply knowledge gained in lecture modules to the interpretation of experimental results
4. Describe relevant ethical issues in relation to plagiarism and adhere to University regulations concerning same
5. Demonstrate engagement with relevant professional development skills development exercises in areas such as scientific writing, CV and interview skills etc


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Laboratory66Undertaking experiments
Independent Study35Background reading for experiments and writing up experimental reports
Professional Practice24Engaging with professional development activities. There will be two such identified activities in the semester, and the details will be notified to the class at the beginning of semester.
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN20896Part of TermSemester 2
Coursework100%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsN
Resit CategoryRC2Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorEnda McGlynnModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Practical/skills evaluationLaboratory experiment write-ups submitted via Loop80%As required
Professional PracticeDemonstrate 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 year20%As required
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

Indicative Reading List

Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources

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