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Description This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics topics of mechanics, fluids, heat and temperature for general science and sport science students. The module aims to help students develop their understanding of concepts and applications of physics, their ability to confidently handle physics problems using algebra-based methods, and to develop transferable communication skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe and apply basic physical concepts as they relate to mechanics, fluids and heat and temperature 2. Solve numerical problems in mechanics, fluids, and heat and temperature 3. Describe, apply and explain in detail the concepts of speed and acceleration, force, work and energy, impulse and momentum; density, pressure, volume, and temperature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 FoundationsNature of science; proportional reasoning; graphing; reasoning skillsMotionDistance, time, speed, acceleration; uniform and uniformly accelerated motion; 1-D and 2-D motion.InteractionsForces, Newton's laws of motion, free-body diagrams. Impulse and momentum. Work and energy.RotationStatics, angular motion, torque.Properties of matterFluid dynamics, elasticity in solids, viscosity and surface tension in fluidsThermal PhysicsHeat and temperature, kinetic theory of gases, laws of thermodynamics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
IFCCES | Int Foundation Cert (Science) |
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SMPSC | Single Module Prof. Science and Health |
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