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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Life, the Universe and Everything is an introductory module to the astronomy and biomedical sciences streams in our suite of physics degrees. This module will help inform students about the different degree streams available in second and subsequent years.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the motion of the Sun, Moon & planets in the sky
2. Calculate the motion of the plantets in the solar system using Kepler's Laws
3. Describe the composition & nature of the sun and its power source.
4. Quantify the different types of stars and their life cycle.
5. Describe the structure and functions of human body systems
6. Explain the role of physics in the human body, including respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
7. Calculate fluid velocities and pressures within different parts of the body.
8. Discuss energy and energy transfer in the body, including work, temperature and heat, and metabolism.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Lectures on astronomy & biomedical sciences
Tutorial	12	Tutorials and 2 in class tests
Independent Study	89	Independent worl
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

The Sky
Movement of the Sun, Moon & planets. Ptolemaic & Copernican models. Earth’s orbit, time & eclipses.

The Solar system
Solar system; Sun, terrestrial planets & gas giants, minor bodies & extra solar planets. Kepler’s Laws, gravity, and motion of the planets. Solar constant & habitable zone.

Sun
Spectrum, composition and structure of the Sun. Nuclear fusion in the Sun

Life cycle of stars
Types of stars and their luminosity. HR diagram, life cycles of stars, supernovae

Physiology of the body
Structure and function of different parts of the body. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Fluids and pressures
Blood pressure, the heart, blood flow. Pressure in various organs. Bone density.

Energy regulation
Work. Regulation of body temperature. Metabolism.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

Indicative Reading List

Hugh D. Young,Roger A. Freedman: 0, University Physics with Modern Physics in SI Units, 1-292-31473-7
Ian Morison: 2008, Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology, Wiley,
Seeley & Tate, McGraw Hill, UK: 2011, Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology,

Other Resources

45404, Lecture notes on LOOP, E Cunningham, 0, PS114 Lecture notes,

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