Module Details

Module Code: SCIE C1704
Module Title: Applied Physics and Chemistry
Title: Applied Physics and Chemistry
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Stephen Whelan
Module Author:: Stephen Whelan
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an introduction to the principles of physics and chemistry and their importance and relevance to sustainable agriculture. The module will develop practical laboratory skills in both disciplines.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Be capable of understanding the physical and chemical processes that affect nutrient cycling within an agricultural system
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of the chemistry of food and the implications of this for those consuming it
LO3 Be capable of conducting work in a laboratory setting that is both precise and safe
LO4 Have an appreciation of the role of physics as it applies to agri-food scenarios
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: The scope of chemistry & brief history of its development. States of matter and observation of change. • The Periodic Table. • Atomic Theory & Electronic Structure • Bonding & Structure: Chemical Equations and Experimental Calculations • Chemical Kinetics - value. Order of reaction and rate constants. • Properties of Liquids and Solutions: • Acids, Bases and Electrolysis. • Inorganic 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, fats and carbohydrates and their uses.
Physics
• Physical standards and units. Errors. • Mechanics: Velocity, acceleration, force. • Work, energy and power, momentum. Simple machines • Light, lenses • Electricity, Ohm’s law, electrical safety. • Thermodynamics Methods of heat transfer. Specific Heat capacity, U values Material Properties Pressure • Atomic and Nuclear physics: radioisotopes, biological effects of radiation, safety levels, x-rays.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
Reassessment Description
Re-assessment will be based on repeat coursework. This is at the discretion of the exam board contingent on the nature of the failed submission. The student may have to complete a number of components of the project or it may be requested to repeat and attend the module.

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 Imparting knowledge and ideas and facilitating learners to learn independently. 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Laboratory Contact Field and laboratory based practical work that backs up lecture based learning activities. 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Tutorial Contact Tutorial based work that backs up lecture based learning activities. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact Completion of laboratory reports. Autonomous student learning and revision of concepts delivered through the lectures 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hill, J.W., Petrucci, R.H., McCreary, T.W., and Perry, S.S.. (2005), General Chemistry, 4th.
  • Stoker, H.S.. (2002), Organic and Biological Chemistry, 3rd.
  • Breithaupt, J.. Physics, Macmillan Press.
  • John T. Moore,Richard H. Langley. (2010), Organic Chemistry II For Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, p.384, [ISBN: 9780470178157].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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