| Module Title |
Atmospheric & Sound Physics |
| Module Code |
PHY1052 |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Physical Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the physical aspects of the atmosphere. The module is knowledge based with an emphasis on atmospheric pollution (including noise) and the greenhouse
effect.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the underlying thermodynamical and mechanical principles governing the atmosphere.
2. Describe the sources of indoor and outdoor pollutants.
3. Employ the physical description of sound to noise legislation.
4. Apply physical principles to the solution of numerical problems.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | two lectures per week | | Tutorial | 12 | one tutorial per week | | Assignment Completion | 24 | one assignment per week | | Independent Study | 60 | revising lecture material, solving numerical problems, additional reading |
| Total Workload: 120 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11372 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC3 | Best Mark | Y | | Module Co-ordinator | Jean-Paul Mosnier | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Written solutions to problem sets/exam type questions given | 20% | n/a | | Formal Examination | Written Exam | 80% | 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
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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
Indicative Syllabus
The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the physical aspects of the atmosphere, its composition and thermodynamic description. The module is knowledge based with an emphasis on atmospheric pollution (including noise) and the greenhouse effect.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- D. C. Giancolli: 2015, Physics: Principles with Applications, 1292057122
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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