Module Details

Module Code: PHYS6028
Title: Physics
Long Title: Physics for Biomedical, Food, Nutritional and Environmental Sciences (UCC Module PY 1008)
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: An introduction to some general physics topics and skills in preparation for study in Biomedical Sciences
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Comprehend the underlying concepts, principles and applications of fundamental Physics
LO2 Describe terms, conventions and units of measurement appropriate to Physics
LO3 Use and apply the acquired knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories in areas related to Physics
LO4 Address some familiar and unfamiliar situations related to physical problems
LO5 Use simple models and to understand phenomena of basic Physics
LO6 Work with scientific data and information
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Co-requisite(s): MM1003
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Indicative Content
General Introduction ; Geometrical Optics; Waves and Sound; Wave Optics;. Motion in one dimension; Motion in two dimensions; Forces; Elasticity; Fluids; Energy; Thermal Physics; Uniform Circular Motion; Static Electricity; Current Electricity; Magnetism; Nuclear Physics
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
In-Term Laboratory Work ; Homework Assignments ; MCQs ; Departmental Tests
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 2 lectures a week for 24 weeks Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact 1 hour a week for 8 weeks Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact 3 hours a week for 6 weeks Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • James Walker. Physics, Pearson/Prentice Hall.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 2 Mandatory