Module Details
| Module Code: |
PHYS6003 |
| Title: |
Engineering Physics 1
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Long Title:
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Engineering Physics 1
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4411 - Physics
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| Module Description: |
This is an introductory Physics module relevant to all level 8 Engineering courses. The module comprises Geometric Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics.
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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 |
Explain the Laws of Geometric Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics. |
| LO2 |
solve complex numerical problems and some derivations in Geometric Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics. |
| LO3 |
describe in detail the operation and application of specified instruments used for physical measurement. |
| LO4 |
perform Physics experiments with minimal guidance and instruction. |
| LO5 |
collate, analyse and formulate an experimental report with detailed error analysis and conclusions. |
| 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).
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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.
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| NONE |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| NONE |
| Indicative Content |
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Geometric Optics
Mirrors, lenses and prisms: reflection, refraction, image formation; simple optical systems.
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Atomic & Nuclear Physics
Structure of the atom; quantum numbers, shells, neutral atom, ion, atomic mass unit, mass number atomic number, isotopes; absorption and emission of radiation, photoelectric effect; nuclear instability: emission of alpha, beta and gamma radiation, radioactive decay law.
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Electromagnetism
Resistivity; Ohm's law; addition of resistors in series and parallel; heating effect of current: electrical energy and power; magnetic field: flux and flux density; induction: Lenz's Law, Faraday's Law, transformer, dynamo, d.c. motors.
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Thermal Physics
Heat and temperature, temperature scales, thermometers; heat transfer: thermal conduction , convection, radiation and Stefan's Law; thermal expansion; heat capacity and latent heat.
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Laboratory Programme
Experiments in the areas of Geometric Optics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 50.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 50.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| 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.
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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 |
Delivery of module content. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Physics laboratory experiments |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study of module material |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Additional Material |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
10.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Physics Course Material |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Laboratory Experiment |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Additional Course Material and problems |
Every Month |
1.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Additional Material |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Hours |
10.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
6.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Douglas C. Giancoli. (2015), Physics: Principles with Applications Global Edition, 7th. 33, Pearson, p.1080, [ISBN: 1292057122].
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R A Serway and J Jewett. (2015), Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 1. 46, CENGAGE, p.1056, [ISBN: 1305266293].
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John D Cutnell and Kenneth W Johnson. (2012), Introduction to Physics, 9. 32, John Wiley and Sons, p.1072, [ISBN: 1118092439].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Paul G Hewitt. (2014), Conceptual Physics, 9. 36, Pearson, p.824, [ISBN: 1292057132].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Institute of Physics,
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Website, The Physics Classroom,
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