ZPHY C1101 - Physics 1

Module Title:Physics 1
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 6 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: 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.
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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 Assessment10.00%
Practical50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%
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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Estimated Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33
Total Hours 125.00
 

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