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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2009 - 2010
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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 and resistance 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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You will be able to demonstrate that you understand, and know how to teach effectively, basic electric circuits. Specifically, you will be able to demonstrate that you know:· How the concepts of current, resistance and voltage can be introduced based on experimental observation· How to engage students in Socratic questioning· How to identify common misconceptions in basic electronics, and to develop methods to address these in a classroom laboratory setting· How to express your knowledge in a complete and concise manner, and apply it to unseen problems
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
48
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
27
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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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· Open and closed circuits· Current and resistance· Equivalent resistance· 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 lecturerPhysics 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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