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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

Teaching and Learning of electric circuits through guided inquiry

Learning Outcomes

1. To foster teaching and learning by inquiry-based methods
2. Reflect on how scientific models can be developed based on assumptions, observations and inferences
3. Describe the behaviour of electric circuits qualitatively
4. Apply the concepts of current and resistance to predict the behaviour of unseen circuits
5. Identify common second level student conceptual difficulties with electric circuits
6. Develop teaching strategies to help students overcome conceptual difficulties

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	36	No Description
Assignment Completion	10	Practice problems
Independent Study	14	No Description
Total Workload: 60

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

Current
Open and closed circuits, conductors and insulators. Qualitative and quantitative measurements. Kirchhoff's Junction Rule.

Resistance
Resistance in series and parallel circuits. Equivalent resistance.

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

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