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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
Module Title |
Physics For General Science I
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Module Code |
PS122
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Compatibles |
None
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Incompatibles |
None
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Description
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics topics of mechanics and matter and waves, directed towards general science students. The modules aims to develop student to be able to confidently handle physics problems, using non-calculus-based methods. Students 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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Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
Type |
Hours |
Description |
Lecture | 48 | Lectures & Tutorials | Independent Study | 77 | No Description | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
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Assessment Breakdown | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
Course Work Breakdown |
Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
Unavailable |
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Indicative Reading List
- NA: 0, Essential:Physics: (6th edition) by D.C. Giancoli (Prentice Hall 2005)Supplementary:How things work by Louis A Bloomfield (2nd edition) Wiley 2001University Physics by H. D. Young, (Addison Wesley 1992)Understanding Physics by M. Mansfield and C. O
Sulli,
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Other Resources
None
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