Module Details

Module Code: PHYS6021
Title: Mechanics and Electromagnetism
Long Title: Mechanics and Electromagnetism
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: Topics in advanced mechanics, including angular momentum, harmonic motion, and electromagnetism are presented in this module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and apply the principles of rotational mechanics and simple harmonic motion.
LO2 Describe gravitation and explain the Universal Law of Gravitation.
LO3 Compare and discuss underdamped and overdamped oscillating systems and understand critical damping.
LO4 Describe and analyse fundamental concepts in electromagnetism.
LO5 Measure, record and evaluate physical measurements of: mechanical, thermodynamic, fluid, and electromagnetic properties.
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).
4408 PHYS6012 Physics
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Mechanics
Review angular mechanics. Angular momentum. Moments of Inertia. Universal Law of Gravitation.
Harmonic Motion
Simple harmonic motion. Damped Harmonic motion. Critical damping
Electromagnetism
Ampere's law. Magnetic forces on moving charges. Magnetic properties of materials. The electric motor. Applications.
Electrostatics
The electric field. Gauss's law. Capacitors and dielectrics. Dipoles. Hazards. Applications.
Laboratory Programme
Experiments in the measurement of viscosity, fluid properties, thermodynamic properties and electrostatics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 7.5
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Written Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Lab reports / Worksheets
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 7.5
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Written assessment
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
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.

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 No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Halliday, Jearl Walker, and Robert Resnick. (2010), Fundamentals of Physics, 9th.
  • Meriam, J. L; Kraige, L. G; Bolton, J. N. (2016), Engineering mechanics, 8th. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 978111904481].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Michael Mansfield / Colm O'Sullivan. (2007), Understanding Physics, 1st. Wiley-Praxis, [ISBN: 0-470-06529-X].
  • Randall D. Knight. (2008), Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, 2nd. Addison-Wesley (Pearson), [ISBN: 13-9780321513335].
  • James S. Walker. (2009), Physics with MasteringPhysics: International Edition, 4th. Addison-Wesley (Pearson), [ISBN: 13-9781408230923].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
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