Module Details

Module Code: PHYS6020
Title: Physics for Marine Engineers
Long Title: Physics for Marine Engineers
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2012/13 ( September 2012 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the learner to the fundamentals of thermal physics, wave theory, light, sound and associated marine engineering applications. The module also introduces physics of marine phenomena relevant to the maritime industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 State and explain the physical laws and definitions of thermal physics, wave theory, sound, and light.
LO2 Interpret and solve numerical problems in thermal physics, wave theory, sound, and light including those with marine applications.
LO3 Describe and explain physics of marine phenomena.
LO4 Record, analyse, interpret and report experimental data.
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).
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
Heat
Simple kinetic theory of gases and the Gas Laws. Heat, temperature and temperature scales. Heat transfer: thermal conduction, convection and radiation; thermal expansion; heat capacity and latent heat.
Waves and Sound
Wave properties, types and behaviour. The wave equation. Progressive and standing waves. Nature of audible sound, infrasound and ultrasound. Sound intensity, loudness and the decibel. The Doppler effect.
Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic spectrum. Reflection in mirrors. Refraction, Snell's Law, total internal reflection, lenses and associated applications. Wave optics: Interference, diffraction and spectroscopy applications for engine oil analysis, polarisation.
Marine Physics
Water waves, wave motion in deep and shallow water, tides. Principles of Meteorology, wind systems and the Coriolis effect.
Laboratory Program
Laboratory safety, S.I. units , scientific notation, measurement and graphs, data analysis and a series of laboratory practicals on the module physics topics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Laboratory Reports
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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 2 hour laboratory session every second week Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • G. C. Giancoli. (2010), Physics, 6th Edition. Pearson, [ISBN: ISBN: 9781408261897].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • R A. Davis, Jr. (1977), Principles of Oceanography, 2nd Edition. Addison-Wesley Pub. Co., Reading, Mass., p.520, [ISBN: 0201014645].
  • R. E. Craig. (1973), Marine Physics, Academic Press, London, p.83, [ISBN: 0121950506].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 1 Mandatory
CR_EMARE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering 1 Mandatory