Module Details

Module Code: ZPHY C1101
Module Title: Physics 1
Title: Physics 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Gary Cahill
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the student with an introduction to physics and to develop practical laboratory skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply a theoretical knowledge of physics to solve problems.
LO2 Practice scientific procedures, including measuring, recording and analysing experimental data. Identify and quantify basic sources of error in laboratory experiments.
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
Measurement
Physical standards, SI units, measurements, measurement uncertainty.
Forces
Newton's Laws of motion. Force of gravity. Centripetal force. Conservation of energy. Conservation of momentum.
Pressure
Density, atmospheric pressure, pressure in fluids and solids. Young's modulus.
Heat
Temperature scales and thermometers. Specific heat capacity. Latent heat. Conduction, convection and radiation. Expansion of solids, liquids, gases. Gas laws and the kinetic theory of gases. Refrigeration.
Practicals
Measurement and analysis of primary data. Applying theory to data sets. Working both independently and as part of a group. Observing safety protocols.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Two one hour exams during the semester.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Two hour practical each week.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Two hour exam.
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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 Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Laboratory Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • O'Regan, D. (2000), Real World Physics, Folens.
  • Andrew Kenny. (2010), Investigating Physics, Gill Education, p.520, [ISBN: 0717145883].
  • Karl F. Kuhn,Frank Noschese. (2020), Basic Physics, John Wiley & Sons, p.352, [ISBN: 111962990X].
  • Breithaupt, J. (2001), Physics, Palgrave Macmillan, p.504, [ISBN: 9780230231924].
  • Nelkon, M, Parker, P. (1995), Advanced level physics, Heinemann Educational, London, [ISBN: 9780435923037].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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