Module Details
| Module Code: |
PHYS6042 |
| Title: |
Fundamental Physics
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Long Title:
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Fundamental Physics
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4411 - Physics
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| Module Description: |
This is an introductory course comprising foundation physics topics relevant to all fields of Science. The topics presented are Mechanics, Wave Optics, Nuclear Physics and Electromagnetism.
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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 |
State and explain physical laws of Mechanics, Wave Optics, Nuclear Physics and Electromagnetism. |
| LO2 |
Solve numerical problems in Mechanics, Wave Optics, Nuclear Physics and Electromagnetism based on practiced methodologies. |
| LO3 |
Record experimental data from routine experiments in relevant Physics topics. |
| LO4 |
Analyse, interpret and report experimental data obtained while performing prescribed laboratory experiments. |
| LO5 |
Design an experimental methodology and describe its limitations, interpret results and consider improvements to the experimental design and procedure. |
| 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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| No incompatible modules listed |
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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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Mechanics
Equations of motion under uniform acceleration. Force, Friction, Newton's Laws. Projectile motion. Energy; potential and kinetic, conservation of energy, work-energy principle. Angular mechanics. Hooke's Law; Elastic Moduli.
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Wave Optics
The electromagnetic spectrum. The behaviour of light as a wave; diffraction, interference, Young's slits, the diffraction grating, resolution.
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Nuclear Physics
Nuclear instability. Types of decay. Radiation detectors; Geiger counter, scintillation counter. Nuclear reactions. Radioactive decay law, half-life. Environmental radioactivity.
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Electromagnetism
Magnetic fields of permanent magnets and solenoids. Magnetic flux and magnetic flux density. Faraday's law of induction, the dynamo, the transformer.
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Laboratory Practicals
Experiments in the areas of Mechanics, Wave Optics, Nuclear Physics and Electromagnetism.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal 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.
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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 Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study of module material. |
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 |
Delivery of module content. |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Physics laboratory experiments |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
2 |
| Directed Learning |
Non Contact |
Additional content, problem sheets etc. |
Every Month |
1.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study of module material |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
11.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson, David Young, Shane Stadler. (2019), Cutnell and Johnson Physics, 11th. Wiley, USA, [ISBN: 9781119585411].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker. (2014), Fundamentals of physics, 10th. John Wiley & Sons, USA, [ISBN: 9781118547878].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Open Library Textbook, OpenStax. (2012), College Physics, OpenStax,
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Website, Georgia State University. HyperPhysics,
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Website, phyphox physical phone experiments,
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Website, PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder,
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Website, Institute of Physics,
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