Module Details

Module Code: PHYS C1F02
Module Title: Applied Physics for Agriculture 1
Title: Applied Physics for Agriculture 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Anthony Nolan
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an introduction to the principles of physics and their importance and relevance to sustainable agricultural science and engineering. The module will develop practical laboratory skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret written descriptions of practical static and dynamic problems relating to agricultural engineering applications.
LO2 Translate written descriptions of practical static and dynamic engineering problems into mathematical form.
LO3 Apply and solve formulae involving the interaction of the motion of an object and the forces and torques to which it is subjected with particular emphasis on agricultural applications.
LO4 Analyse mathematically the relationship between the motion of a particle/rigid body and the forces to which it is subjected by the appropriate methods - Force-Mass-Acceleration/Energy/Impulse/Momentum - as applied to agricultural engineering applications.
LO5 Contribute effectively, as an individual and as part of a group, to the planning and realization of investigations in a laboratory environment into the effects of applied forces on components. Report on the findings
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory - Units
• Mass, length, time, density, relative density, force, weight and the International system of units.
Static Friction
• Static Friction Coefficient, Coulombs Laws. • Non-Parallel Applied Force.
Strength of Materials
• Direct Stress and Strain. • Hooke’s Law. Modulus of elasticity. • Factor of Safety.
Moments of Forces
• Principle of Moments. • Static Equilibrium. • Reaction Forces. • Applications of Moments.
Linear Motion
• Acceleration, Speed, Velocity, Displacement, Motion. • Newton’s Laws of Motion. • Equations of Motion. • Velocity-Time Graphs.
Kinetic Friction
• Laws of Friction. • Limiting Friction. • Friction on Horizontal and Inclined Planes.
Energy, Work and Power
• Work Done by a Force. Power. • Work done by Torque. • Tractive Effort and Tractive Resistance.
Linear Momentum
• Elastic and Non-Elastic Collisions. • Conservation of Momentum. • Kinetic Energy. • Potential Energy. • Conservation of Energy.
Circular Motion
• Angular Velocity and Acceleration. • Equations of Motion. • Torque. • Moment of Inertia. • Combined Angular and Linear Motion. • Energy and Work.
Simple Machines
• Law of a Machine. • Mechanical Advantage. • Velocity ratio. • Efficiency and Limiting • Efficiency. • Applications to Simple Machines.
Practical Laboratory Experiments
• Carry out a series of engineering lab experiments and produce relevant lab reports. Experiments will include: Principle of Moments • Centre of Gravity • Simple Machines • Stress and Strain • Hooke’s Law • Coefficient of friction (Horizontal Plane) • Coefficient of friction (Inclined Plane) • Modulus of Rigidity • Young’s Modulus
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class test
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Conduct Applied Agricultural Science and Engineering Science Laboratory Experiments. Report on findings.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End of semester examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Leaners will be provided with the opportunity to resubmit their continuous assessment/project and/or repeat the final examination at the next available opportunity. Where applicable laboratory and/or practical workshops will also need to be undertaken and completed.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Lab/Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 11.07 166
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jim Breithaupt. Physics, [ISBN: 1-4039-0055-8].
  • John Bird, Carl Ross. Mechanical Engineering Principles, 4th. Routledge, [ISBN: 978036725324].
  • John Bird. Science and Mathematics for Engineering, 6th. Routledge, [ISBN: 978036720474].
  • John Hannah,Marcus Jeans Hillier. (1999), Mechanical Engineering Science, Addison-Wesley Longman Limited, p.522, [ISBN: 0582326753].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • William Bolton. Physical Science for Technicians, [ISBN: 0070842167].
  • Gilbert Lawrence Houpt. Science for Mechanical Engineering Technicians, [ISBN: 0070942625].
  • William Bolton. Physical Science for Technicians, [ISBN: 0070842167].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: