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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities CurrentOpen and closed circuits, conductors and insulators. Qualitative and quantitative measurements. Kirchhoff's Junction Rule.ResistanceResistance in series and parallel circuits. Equivalent resistance.VoltageDistinction between voltage and current. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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