PHYS06007 2013 PHYSICS 1
Full Title
PHYSICS 1
Transcript Title
PHYSICS 1
Code
PHYS06007
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
PHYS - Physics
Department
LIFE - Life Sciences
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Richard Sherlock
Programme Membership
SG_SPHAR_C06 201300 Higher Certificate in Science in Pharmaceutical Science
SG_SSCIE_H08 201600 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SSCIE_C06 201600 Higher Certificate in Science
SG_SSCIE_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SG_SHUMA_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Nutrition
SG_SHUMA_B07 201700 Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
SG_SSCIE_C06 201700 Higher Certificate in Science
SG_SHUMA_B07 201800 Bachelor of Science in Science in Human Nutrition
Description
This is an introductory Physics course relevant to all fields of Science. The principal topics include mechanics, materials and heat and consist of lab investigations in these areas.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Explain physical laws and definitions of Mechanics, Materials, and Heat..
2.
Solve numerical problems in Mechanics, Materials and Heat.
3.
Describe the physical laws and concepts underlying specified example applications.
4.
Describe the operation of specified instruments for performing physical measurements.
5.
Perform Physics experiments in accordance with supplied instructions.
6.
Report the performance of a Physics experiment in a prescribed manner, presenting results, processing and interpreting data, and deducing informed conclusions.
Module Assessment Strategies
Formative self-assessment quizzes will be available to learners via the course Moodle site. The quizzes will be included at the end of each section of the module on an approximately weekly basis and will enable learners to gauge their progress.
Three summative on-line quizzes will be held at regular intervals during the module encourage engagement with the module, monitor progress and provide feedback.
Laboratory skills and report-writing ability will be assessed weekly as part of the practical work performed during the module.
An end of semester terminal written exam will be used to assess the learner's integrated understanding of the module.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Incompatibles
None
Indicative Syllabus
Applied Mathematical Skills
- Scientific notation & basic arithmetic using scientific notation
- SI units, unit prefixes and unit conversions
- Graphing data and calculating slopes
- Errors & error estimation
- Scalars & vectors
Mechanics
- Kinemtics
- Forces and Newton's Laws
- Circular motion
- Work and energy
- Statics
Materials
- States of matter
- Elastcity in solids
- Physics of fluids
- Pressure
Heat
- Heat and temperature
- Thermal properties of solids
- Phase changes
- Heat transfer mechanisms
- Introduction to thermodynmics and the Gas Laws
Laboratory practicals related to syllabus topics
- Experiments in the areas of Mechanics, Materials, and Heat.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
65 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
35 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple Choice & Calculated Short Question (Moodle Quiz) | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 5 % | Week 5 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 2 | Multiple Choice & Calculated Short Question (Moodle Quiz) | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 5 % | Week 9 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 3 | Multiple Choice & Calculated Short Question (Moodle Quiz) | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 5 % | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 4 | Practical Evaluation Laboratory Report | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 50 % | OnGoing | 5,6 |
| 5 | Continuous Assessment Physics problems | Formative | UNKNOWN | - % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 35 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Laboratory Practical | Science Laboratory | Laboratory Practical | 2.5 | Weekly | 2.50 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self Study | 1.5 | Weekly | 1.50 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 5.50 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Franklin et al., "Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences", John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (2010) ISBN 978-0-470-66593-0
Cutnell & Johnson, "Introduction to Physics", 9th Ed., John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (2013) ISBN 978-1-11809243-9
O'Regan, Real World Physics, 1st Edition, Folens, Publishers.
Other Resources
Scientific calculator
Additional Information
None