PHYS06007 2013 PHYSICS 1
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;
Explain physical laws and definitions of Mechanics, Materials, and Heat..
Solve numerical problems in Mechanics, Materials and Heat.
Describe the physical laws and concepts underlying specified example applications.
Describe the operation of specified instruments for performing physical measurements.
Perform Physics experiments in accordance with supplied instructions.
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
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 Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
Module 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.
Scientific calculator
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