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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Physics Laboratory II (Science Education)
Module Code	PS255
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
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

In the Physics laboratory -to provide you with a wide range of experience in physics experiments appropriate to the junior and senior cycle physics curricula, and enhance your ability and familiarity with related equipment and techniques.To complement and reinforce the theory covered in lecture modules, and in so doing, demonstrating the important synergy of classroom and laboratory teaching in science education. To provide training in the following areas: good laboratory practice. keeping a laboratory notebook. data analysis and presentation. technical report writing. appropriate aspects of laboratory safety.To enhance your practical skills in performing experiments with a focus on optics and kinematics.To develop pedagogical content knowledge and metacognition skills through inquiry-based teaching and learning, especially in the area of kinematicsTo appreciate the important role ICT plays in Science Education and to impart skills such as research skills as well as confidence in using Microsfot Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Publisher.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a wide range physics experiments appropriate to the junior and senior cycle physics curricula
2. Apply guided inquiry methods to teaching physics as a laboratory subject at Junior Certificate level
3. Reflect on the learning of physics through guided inquiry laboratories
4. Apply appropriate safe laboratory practices
5. Identify connections between experiment and theory for key second year physics concepts with an emphasis on optics
6. Plot and analyse graphs both manually and computer-aided
7. Identify sources of error in an experiment and estimate the associated uncertainty in a measuredquantity
8. Produce a written report on experimental work with appropriate reference to theory and discussion
9. Prepare classroom resources for teaching science using ICT
10. Analyse and interpret scientific data

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lab	27	Physics Labs
Lab	27	Computer based labs
Independent learning	133	No Description
Total Workload: 187

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

Semester 1 Physics Labs.
You will carry out laboratories designed specifically for use with in-service and pre-service teachers. The development of critical thinking skills, scientific modelling, pedagogical content knowledge (how to teach the material) and metacognition (â€œhow do I know that I know what I knowâ€) are firmly embedded in these laboratories. Assessment of these labs is through grading of homework and participation, paper assignments, and in-class tests..

Semester 1 Computers.
You will develop classroom resources for teachign science using ICT, and gain profiency in the use of Microsfot Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Publisher..

Semester 2 physics Labs.
You will carry out a selection of experiments, with a strong focus on experiments in optics and related areas..

Note.
The contents of Semesters 1 and 2 may be swapped if necessary.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

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 2

Indicative Reading List