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Introduction of Industrial Plasmas

Module Specification, Dublin City Unisversity

Module Title:	Introduction of Industrial Plasmas
Module Code:	PVS 203
School:	TRIP
Module Coordinator:	-
Office Number:	-
Level:	1
Credit Rating:	5
Pre-requisite(s):	Year 1
Co-requisite(s):	None

 

Module aims:

• To provide an appreciation of the fundamentals concepts of plasma physics.
• To illustrate the relevance of these concepts in modern application of plasma physics

 

Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding of the basic concepts of Plasma Physics
• Familiarity with RF power and plasma generation
• Familiarity with plasma properties

 

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:

• Introduction to Plasmas
• RF Power and Plasma Generation
• Plasma Properties

 

Assessment:
Only include components relevant to this module

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

 

Indicative Reading List:

Essential:	-
Supplementary:	Chapman, B., Glow Discharge Processes

 

Programme or List of Programmes:

-

 

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