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Module Aims
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Module Aims:
7This module aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the physics topics of mechanics and matter and waves, directed towards general science and computing students.
7The subjects taught and the method of approach will be chosen to give students a full and thorough knowledge of the topics.
7The modules aims to develop student knowledge and appreciation of general physics and to be able to confidently handle problems, using non-calculus-based methods.
7Students also taking the Physics Laboratory module PS153 will be able to see the relationship between the classroom material and their practical experiments.
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes:
7The student should gain familiarity with reasonably advanced concepts in mechanics and matter and waves.
7The student should be able to confidently tackle problems in these areas and apply the knowledge gained to the physics laboratory aspect of their course.
7The student should be aware of the relevance of the topics studied to their field(s) of specialisation.
7This awareness will focus on the possible sources of confusion for students with certain topics which are more conceptually demanding or abstract than normal. The module will be structured to address these issues, giving the students a good background and understanding of these topics.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
34
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
2
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Independent Learning Time |
27
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 0 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Indicative Syllabus:
Mechanics:
Units and SI system
Vector-based approach to linear dynamics
Free body diagrams
Rotational dynamics, moment of inertia, angular momentum
Momentum and impulses for linear and angular momentum
Work and energy
Fluid dynamics
Matter and Waves:
Elasticity in solids, viscousity and surface tension in fluids
Periodic motion, simple harmonic, damped and driven systems
Mechanical waves, wave equation, harmonic waves, longitudinal and transverse waves
Sound waves
Wave superposition and interference, standing waves and normal modes
Introduction to Fourier concepts
Sound, intensity, beats, Doppler effect, musical tones and acoustics
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:
Essential:
Physics: (6th edition) by D.C. Giancoli (Prentice Hall 2005)
Supplementary:
How things work by Louis A Bloomfield (2nd edition) Wiley 2001
University Physics by H. D. Young, (Addison Wesley 1992)Understanding Physics by M. Mansfield and C. O’Sullivan (Wiley 1998)
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AC | BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc. |
| AS | BSc in Analytical Science |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BT | BSc in Biotechnology |
| CES | BSc Common Entry into Science |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
| GCB | BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| PFCSC | Pilot Foundation Course (Science) |
| SCI | BSc Science International |
| SE | BSc Science Education |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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