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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Physics Laboratory for General Science
Module Code	PS153
School	School of Physical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul Van Kampen Semester 2: Paul Van Kampen Autumn: Paul Van Kampen
Module Teacher	Paul Van Kampen
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Introductory physics experiments for non-physics students that foster learning by inquiry, develop general scientific and investigative skills, and address common misconceptions in physics

Learning Outcomes

1. Carry out physics experiments safely
2. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of mechanics, with an emphasis on statics, kinematics, electric circuits, and optics
3. Construct and interpret graphs and tables.
4. Carry out basic investigations in physics independently.
5. Report on these investigations
6. State and test hypotheses
7. Reflect on learning

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
On-line learning	12	Pretest & Prelabs
Laboratory	72	Guided inquiry tasks
Independent learning	41	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

Pretests.
Check knowledge before instruction.

Prelabs.
Assignments designed to refresh knowledge or techniques to be used in the next lab.

Labs.
Guided inquiry activities to enhance lab skills and conceptual understanding.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Computerised test/exam	Prelabs	5%	Every Week
Laboratory	Graded worksheets	45%	Every Week
In Class Test	Mid-term 1	7%	Week 7
In Class Test	End-of-semester 1	18%	Sem 1 End
In Class Test	Mid-term 2	7%	Week 26
In Class Test	End-of-semester 2	18%	Sem 2 End

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 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

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CES

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ESH

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