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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Modern Technology 1: Eng. Trans.Elect. Pwr.
Module Code	PS129A
School	School of Physical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eamonn Cunningham Semester 2: Eamonn Cunningham Autumn: Eamonn Cunningham
Module Teacher	Eamonn Cunningham
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

An introduction to modern technology, at a non-technical level, but sufficient to give an appropriate background to people using and marketing these technologies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appreciate the energy resources needed for modern life
2. Be aware of the limitations of various power sources and fuels
3. Appreciate the limitations of various transport technologies
4. Be able to explain the various electrical power systems around the world.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	3	No Description
Independent learning time	100	No Description
Total Workload: 127

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

Energy Resources.
Fossil fuels, coal & oil reserves.

The Greenhouse effect & global warming.
Nuclear power, its dangers of radioactive waste.

Wind, solar, hydroelectric & other renewable energy sources.
Transport technology.

Petrol & diesel engines.
Air pollution & acid rain.

Catalytic converters.
Hybrid & electric cars.

Air travel and its environmental impact.
Train travel & public transport.

Electrical power systems.
Electricity, voltage current and power.

DC power and batteries..
Mains power supply systems..

Electrical safety.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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