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Module Aims
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7This module aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the physics topics of optics and electricity & magnetism, 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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7The student should gain familiarity with the more advanced concepts in optics and electricity & magnetism.
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:
Electricity and Magnetism:
Electric Charge and fields, Gauss’ Law and flux
Electric potential
Capacitors and dielectrics
Current, resistance and EMF
DC circuits
Magnetic fields and forces
Ampere’s Law and magnetic field sources
EM Induction
Maxwell’s equations
Inductance
AC circuits and resonance
Optics:
EM waves
Optical waves and propagation
Imaging systems, microscopes and telescopes
Interference and diffraction
Introduction to lasers and holography
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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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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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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