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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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Module Title |
Electronics for Science Teachers
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Module Code |
PS322
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Paul van Kampen | Office Number | N143 |
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Level |
3
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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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•To foster teaching and learning by inquiry-based methods
•To develop a thorough understanding of the concepts of current, resistance, and voltage through inquiry-based laboratories in a classroom setting
•To identify common misconceptions in basic electronics
•To develop methods to address these misconceptions
•To develop scientific modelling skills based on assumptions, observations and inferences
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Learning Outcomes
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Students should:
•Be able to distinguish between current and voltage.
•Be able to explain the role of various circuit elements in complete circuits
•Be able to identify common misconceptions in basic electronics, and to develop methods to address these in a classroom laboratory setting
•Be able to express their acquired knowledge in a complete and concise manner
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
18
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
36
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
21
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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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:
• Open and closed circuits
• Current and resistance
• Equivalent resistance
• Voltage
• Kirchhoff’s rules
• Ohmic and non-Ohmic devices
• RC circuits
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Class materials supplied by lecturer
Physics by Inquiry by L.C. McDermott and the Physics Education Group at the University of Washington, Volumes I and II (John Wiley & Sons 1996)
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SE | BSc Science Education |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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