| Module Title |
Physics Laboratory IV (PHA) |
| Module Code |
PHY1046 (ITS: PS261) |
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Faculty |
Physical Sciences |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
Year 2 semester 2 physics and astronomy laboratories for PHA
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Learning Outcomes
1. Design and implement project in area of electronics/instrumentation
2. Acquire and analyse experimental data
3. Concisely write technical reports on project design and outcomes
4. Give brief oral presentation on project work
5. Apply knowledge gained in lecture modules to the interpretation of experimental results
6. Describe relevant ethical issues in relation to plagiarism and adhere to University regulations concerning same
7. Demonstrate engagement with relevant professional development skills development exercises in areas such as scientific writing, CV and interview skills etc.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Laboratory | 66 | Undertaking project work. | | Independent Study | 35 | Background reading for design and implementation. | | Professional Practice | 24 | Engaging with professional development activities. There will be a number of such identified activities in the semester, and the details will be notified to the class at the beginning of semester. |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20898 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Enda McGlynn | Module Teacher | David Long, Maria Chernyakova |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Practical/skills evaluation | Project design studies and project reports submitted via loop, and oral
presentations. | 80% | As required | | Professional Practice | Demonstrate 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 year. | 20% | 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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