Module Details
Module Code: |
ZSCI C1104 |
Module Title:
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Physical Sciences for Health Science
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Title:
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Physical Sciences for Health Science
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Emma Smullen
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Chemistry: Introduction
States of matter and observation of change. Discovery of the atom and electronic structure
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Chemistry: Shapes, Bonds and Naming of Chemicals
Ionic and Covalent Bonds; Electronegativity; Shapes of Molecules and the Naming of Chemical Formulae
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Chemistry: Chemical Equations and Redox Equations
Chemical Equations and Experimental Calculations. Oxidation and Reduction.
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Chemistry: Rates of Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium
Properties of Liquids and Solutions: Rates of Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium.
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Chemistry: Acids, Bases and pH
Acids, Bases and pH.
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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.
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Physics: Waves
Longitudinal and transverse. Wavelength. Frequency. Interference. Diffraction. Doppler shift. Resonance. Wave forms.
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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.
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Physics: Sound
Frequency. Speed of sound. Harmonics. Resonance. Sound intensity. Ultra sound and medical imaging.
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Physics: Electromagnetism
Electric and magnetic forces. Electric current. Voltage. Resistivity. Resistance. Capacitors. AC and DC current. Electrical safety. Electromagnetic Spectrum.
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Physics: Radioactivity
Radioactive decay. Biological and physical half life. Decay constant.
Medical physics.
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.
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Reassessment Description A formal resit examination (theory) can be taken in Autumn on condition the student has passed the relevant CA practical and theory.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Practical Laboratory |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
3.93 |
59 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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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].
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Rob Lewis. Chemistry, Palgrave, p.488, [ISBN: 9780230291829].
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Molly M. Bloomfielf. (1987), Chemistry and the Living Organism.
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Martin Hollins, Macmillan. Medical Physics.
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Jim Breithaupt. Physics, 3rd. Palgrave Macmillan, p.504, [ISBN: 9780230231924].
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Karl F. Kuhn,Frank Noschese. (2020), Basic Physics, John Wiley & Sons, p.352, [ISBN: 111962990X].
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Andrew Kenny. (2010), Investigating Physics, Gill Education, p.520, [ISBN: 0717145883].
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Other Resources |
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URL,
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Phet Physics Simulations,
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Hyper Physics,
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