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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Physics For General Science 1
Module Code	PS122A
School	School of Physical Sciences
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

See PS122

Learning Outcomes

1. Be familiar with the basic physical concepts as they relate to mechanics, matter and waves.
2. Solve numerical problems in mechanics, matter and waves.
3. Explain the physical principles which underpin the experiments in PS153.
4. Relate the topics covered to their own area of specialisation.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	48	Lecture & Tutorials
Independent learning	77	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

See PS122.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Multiple choice questions	Three class tests	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List