Module Details

Module Code: PHYS6044
Title: Heat and Light
Long Title: Heat and Light
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2012/13 ( September 2012 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4411 - Physics
Module Delivered in: 9 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces the learner to the fundamental principles and applications of heat and optics.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and explain the properties of heat and temperature.
LO2 Describe the properties and applications of light in terms of geometrical optics and wave theory.
LO3 Interpret and solve numerical problems.
LO4 Record and analyse 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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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
Introduction
Introduction to units, scientific notation and key definitions.
Heat
Heat and temperature. Thermometry. Pressure. Conduction, convection and radiation.
Light
Relection and refraction. Image formation. Optical instruments. Light as a wave: the electromagnetic spectrum, interference and diffraction.
Laboratory practicals
Record and analyse data from a number of relevant experiments.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Laboratory Practicals including reports
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.

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 2.00 2
Lab Contact Physics laboratory Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Study lecture material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
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 Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Directed study of module content Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Study of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Edwin Jones, Richard Childers. (2001), Contemporary college physics, Third Ed.. McGraw Hill, Boston, [ISBN: 0-07-118236-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John D. Cutnell & Kenneth W. Johnson. (2007), Physics, 7th Ed.. Wiley, Hoboken, NJ, [ISBN: 978-0471-66315-7].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
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CR_SBIOS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Biosciences 2 Mandatory