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Module Title |
Physics for Science and Health
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Module Code |
PS132
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Eamonn Cunningham | Office Number | N137 |
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Module Aims:
- This module aims to provide a basic, one semester, introduction to the physics topics of mechanics, matter & waves, and heat.
- The subjects taught and the method of approach will be chosen to cover the topics which are most relevant to spots science and health.
- The modules aims to develop student knowledge and appreciation of general physics and to be able to confidently handle problems, using non-calculus-based methods.
- Students will also take the Physics Laboratory module PS150 so that they can see the relationship between the classroom material and their practical experiments.
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Learning Outcomes
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- The student should gain familiarity with basic concepts in physics with the emphasis on mechanics.
- The student should be able to confidently tackle problems in these areas and apply the knowledge gained to the physics laboratory aspect of their course. In particular the student will be confident in handling simple calculations
- The student should be aware of the relevance of the topics studied to their field(s) of specialisation.
- This 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 |
36
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Tutorials |
10
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Laboratories |
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
29
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 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 systemLinear & 2- D motionNewtons laws of motion“g” forces and circular motionWork and energyLinear momentum and collisionsRotational motion, moment of inertia & angular momentumStatic equilibrium & free body diagramsElasticity in solids, in fluidsMatter and Waves:Fluid flow, viscousity and surface tensionPeriodic motion, simple harmonic, damped and driven systemsMechanical waves, longitudinal and transverse wavesSound waves, Sound intensity, Doppler effect Heat:Heat & temperatureHeat capacity & latent heat
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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 for the Health Sciences, by Nave and Nave, Saunders 1985 Supplementary:Physics: (6th edition) by D.C. Giancoli (Prentice Hall 2005)How things work by Louis A Bloomfield (2nd edition) Wiley 2001University Physics by H. D. Young, (Addison Wesley 1992)
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| SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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