Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6008
Title: Applied Nautical Science
Long Title: Applied Nautical Science
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to Applied Nautical Science and to the theory underpinning its pracitcal application in a marine environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the applications of physics in the marine environment
LO2 Solve problems in physics related to the marine environment
LO3 Identify the safety aspects of applied science in the marine environment
LO4 Solve physics problems both mathematically and graphically.
LO5 Create relevant diagrams to describe hardware and to assist the solution of problems.
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
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.
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
Applied Physics
Temperature, Temperature scales, measurement of temperature, Thermal expansion,Heat Energy, Specific heat capacity, latent heat, specific latent heat, Heat transfer, Basic refrigeration cycle, Geometric Optics Nature of light, reflection, convex and concave mirrors, refractive index, real and apparent depth,Waves and wave motion, Transverse and longitudinal waves, reflection, refraction, diffraction interference, polarization, Gas Laws, Fire, Corrosion
Applied electronics
Resistivity, resistance, ohms law, Energy, Kirchhoff’s law Electrostatics, Electromagnetism, Transformers, mutual inductance, Phasors, Resonance, Batteries, Electrical Distribution & safety
Laboratory Experiments
Optics, Lenses, telescopes Resonance, sound waves, standing waves Thermal expansion, linear expansion, heat transfer Electronic simulation, circuit design using Yenka
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Mid module assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
Lab Reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
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 5.00 5
Lab Contact Physics/Electrical Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dan O'Regan. Real World Physics, Folens, [ISBN: 1-84131-391-2].
  • Christopher R. Robertson. (2008), Fundamental electrical and electronic principles, [ISBN: 0750687371].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • HM Fire Service Inspectorate Publications Section. (1999), Fire Service Manual, Volume 2, Marine Incidents, 2,5, [ISBN: 0-11-341231-2].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 2 Mandatory