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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

Year 2 semester 2 physics laboratories for AP

Learning Outcomes

1. Design and implement project in area of electronics/instrumentation
2. Acquire and analyse experimental data
3. Concisely write technical reports on project design and outcomes
4. Give brief oral presentation on project work
5. Apply knowledge gained in lecture modules to the interpretation of experimental results
6. Describe relevant ethical issues in relation to plagiarism and adhere to University regulations concerning same
7. Demonstrate engagement with relevant professional development skills development exercises in areas such as scientific writing, CV and interview skills etc.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Laboratory66Undertaking project work.
Independent Study35Background reading for design and implementation.
Assessment Feedback24Engaging with professional development activities. There will be a number of such identified activities in the semester, and the details will be notified to the class at the beginning of semester.
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment 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
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