Module Details

Module Code: ZSCI C1104
Module Title: Physical Sciences for Health Science
Title: Physical Sciences for Health Science
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Emma Smullen
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to explore the principles of physics and chemistry and to develop practical laboratory skills as they relate to health and sports science.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply theoretical knowledge and understanding of key elements of Chemistry and Physics from the perspective of health, rehab and sports sciences.
LO2 Practice scientific procedures, including recording and analysing experimental data.
LO3 Students should show competence in a laboratory setting working independently or as part of a team. Apply the appropriate safety procedures in the laboratory.
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
Chemistry: Introduction
States of matter and observation of change. Discovery of the atom and electronic structure
Chemistry: Shapes, Bonds and Naming of Chemicals
Ionic and Covalent Bonds; Electronegativity; Shapes of Molecules and the Naming of Chemical Formulae
Chemistry: Chemical Equations and Redox Equations
Chemical Equations and Experimental Calculations. Oxidation and Reduction.
Chemistry: Rates of Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium
Properties of Liquids and Solutions: Rates of Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium.
Chemistry: Acids, Bases and pH
Acids, Bases and pH.
Chemistry: Organic Chemistry
Introduction to chemistry of carbon compounds. IUPAC Nomenclature for alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters and amines. Brief introduction to the structures of proteins, steroids, analgesics and their uses.
Physics: Waves
Longitudinal and transverse. Wavelength. Frequency. Interference. Diffraction. Doppler shift. Resonance. Wave forms.
Physics: Light
Laws of reflection and refraction. Image formation in plane mirrors, curved mirrors and lens. Applications of curved mirror and lens. Wave nature of light. Dispersion. Polarisation. Eye sight.
Physics: Sound
Frequency. Speed of sound. Harmonics. Resonance. Sound intensity. Ultra sound and medical imaging.
Physics: Electromagnetism
Electric and magnetic forces. Electric current. Voltage. Resistivity. Resistance. Capacitors. AC and DC current. Electrical safety. Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Physics: Radioactivity
Radioactive decay. Biological and physical half life. Decay constant. Medical physics.
PRACTICALS
The practical component will • allow students to develop the required technical competencies, attitudes and behaviours • develop problem solving abilities and group skills • Acid-Base, Redox, Precipitation and Complexometric Titrations • pH measurements and buffer solutions • UV-Vis analysis and flame emission analysis of various analytes • Chromatography and other organic techniques • Light: refraction and reflection and image formation. • Wavelength and frequency. Speed of sound in air. • Electrical circuits.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
CA exams
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Log Book
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
A formal resit examination (theory) can be taken in Autumn on condition the student has passed the relevant CA practical and theory.

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 4.00 48
Laboratory Contact Practical Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 3.93 59
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John W. Hill, Ralph H. Petrucci, Terry W. McCreary, Scott S. Perry. (2005), General chemistry, 4th. Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., [ISBN: 9780131402836].
  • Rob Lewis. Chemistry, Palgrave, p.488, [ISBN: 9780230291829].
  • Molly M. Bloomfielf. (1987), Chemistry and the Living Organism.
  • Martin Hollins, Macmillan. Medical Physics.
  • Jim Breithaupt. Physics, 3rd. Palgrave Macmillan, p.504, [ISBN: 9780230231924].
  • Karl F. Kuhn,Frank Noschese. (2020), Basic Physics, John Wiley & Sons, p.352, [ISBN: 111962990X].
  • Andrew Kenny. (2010), Investigating Physics, Gill Education, p.520, [ISBN: 0717145883].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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