This subject will be taught in three theory classes of one hour duration per week and one two hour practical class each week.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to provide the student with an introduction to physics and to develop practical laboratory skills.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Apply a theoretical knowledge of physics to solve problems.
LO2
Practice scientific procedures, including measuring, recording and analysing experimental data. Identify and quantify basic sources of error in laboratory experiments.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Measurement
Physical standards, SI units, measurements, measurement uncertainty.
Forces
Newton's Laws of motion.
Force of gravity.
Centripetal force.
Conservation of energy.
Conservation of momentum.
Pressure
Density, atmospheric pressure, pressure in fluids and solids. Young's modulus.
Heat
Temperature scales and thermometers.
Specific heat capacity. Latent heat.
Conduction, convection and radiation.
Expansion of solids, liquids, gases.
Gas laws and the kinetic theory of gases.
Refrigeration.
Practicals
Measurement and analysis of primary data.
Applying theory to data sets.
Working both independently and as part of a group.
Observing safety protocols.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Practical
50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
40.00%
Special Regulation
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in the practical/CA and the final exam.
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
Two one hour exams during the semester.
1,2
10.00
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Two hour practical each week.
1,2
50.00
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Two hour exam.
1,2
40.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment