Module Details

Module Code: PHYS C1501
Module Title: Engineering Physics
Title: Engineering Physics
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Emer McGann
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the student with an introduction to the basic principles of Physics and to develop practical laboratory skills in Physics.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge and understanding of Physics as applied to civil engineering.
LO2 Explain the theory behind practical experiments carried out in the laboratory. Apply scientific procedures, including recording and analysing experimental data. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles behind basic laboratory instruments.
LO3 Identify and quantify basic sources of error in laboratory experiments.
LO4 Demonstrate an ability to work independently in a laboratory 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
Measurement
Physical standards, SI units, basic measurements, length, time, errors measurement of errors.
Mechanics
Vectors and scalars. Displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, gravity, friction, Equations of Motion, Newton's Laws.
Stress Strain
Stress, Strain, Hooke's Law, Youngs Modulus
Forces
Components of Forces, Triangle of Forces, Polygons of Forces.
Moments of Forces
Moments of Forces, Supports, Reactions, Types of Loads.
Practicals
Introduction to the Physics Laboratory; Mass Weight and Density; Acceleration Due to Gravity Using a Simple Pendulum; Hooke's Law and Experiments using a Spiral Spring; Determine Youngs Modulus for a Wire; Friction Experiments; Vector Addition of Forces/Resolving Forces; Investigating Moments of Forces; Demonstrating Newton's Laws using Pullys.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
a number of one hour exams throughout the year
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
a two hour practical each week
No End of Module Formal 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
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

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 Every Week 2.00 2
Laboratory Contact Practical class Every Week 2.00 2
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Porter, G. (1987), Senior Physics, Folens.
  • O'Regan, D. (2000), Real World Physics, Folens.
  • 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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