Module Details

Module Code: ZPHY C1102
Module Title: Physics 2 (Physics for 1st science students semester 2)
Title: Physics 2
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 knowledge of the physics of waves, electricity and radioactivity, and to develop practical laboratory skills.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Practice scientific procedures, including measurement, recording and analysing experimental data. Identify and quantify basic sources of error in laboratory experiments.
LO2 Apply the physics principals covered in theory to relevant problems and the natural world.
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
Waves
Longitudinal and transverse. Wavelength. Frequency. Interference. Diffraction. Doppler shift. Resonance.
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. Diffraction gratings. Polarisation.
Sound
Frequency. Speed of sound. Harmonics. Resonance. Sound intensity.
Electromagnetism.
Electric and magnetic forces. Electric current. Voltage. Resistivity. Resistance. Capacitors. AC and DC current. Electrical safety. Semiconductors. Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Radioactivity
Radioactive decay. Half life and decay constant. Nuclear fission. Nuclear fusion. E = mc²
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 Assessment30.00%
Practical70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Three one hour exams during the semester.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Two hour practical each week
No End of Module Formal Examination
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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