Education

Basic Physics I

Module Specification, Dublin City Unisversity

Module Title:	Basic Physics I
Module Code:	PVS 102
School:	TRIP
Module Coordinator:	-
Office Number:	-
Level:	1
Credit Rating:	5
Pre-requisite(s):	None
Co-requisite(s):	-

 

Module aims:

• This module aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the physics topics of mechanics and matter and waves, directed towards general science students.
• The subjects taught and the method of approach will be chosen to give students a full and thorough knowledge of the topics. In particular, emphasis will be placed on the relationship of the classroom material to the practical experiments undertaken by the students in module PS153.
• The modules aims to develop student knowledge and appreciation of general physics and to be able to confidently handle problems, using non-calculus-based methods..

 

Learning Outcomes:

• The student will gain familiarity with reasonably advanced concepts in mechanics and matter and waves.
• The student will be able to confidently tackle problems in these areas and apply the knowledge gained to the physics laboratory aspect of their course.
• The student will be aware of the relevance of the topics studied to their field(s) of specialisation.
• This awareness will focus on the possible sources of confusion for students with certain topics which are more conceptually demanding or abstract than normal. The module will be structured to address these issues, giving the students a good background and understanding of these topics.

 

Indicative Time Allowances:

Contact Lectures:	9 hours
Web Based Lectures:	15 hours
Online Testing:	10 hours
Assignments:	15 hours
Independent Learning Time:	30 hours
Total:	79 hours
Note: Assume that a module load represents approximately 75 hours' work which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

 

Indicative Syllabus:

Mechanics:

• Units and SI system
• Vector-based approach to linear dynamics
• Angular momentum, linear momentum
• Work and energy
• Relevant examples included following consultation with Industry.

Matter and Waves:

• Elasticity in solids
• Periodic motion
• Mechanical waves, wave motion
• Wave superposition and interference, standing waves and normal modes
• Relevant examples included following consultation with Industry.

 

Assessment:
Only include components relevant to this module

In-course Test:	25%
Online Assessment :	25%
End of Module Test:	50%

 

Indicative Reading List:

Essential:	University Physics by H. D. Young, (Addison Wesley 1992)
Supplementary:	Physics: Principles with Applications by D.C. Giancoli (Prentice Hall 1997)
	Understanding Physics by M. Mansfield and C. O’Sullivan (Wiley 1998)

 

Programme or List of Programmes:

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