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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Plasma Sources
Module Code	PS512
School	School of Physical Sciences
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Present an overview of commercially important plasma sources, including the fundamental principles of their operation. Develop an understanding of the concepts required for choosing plasma sources for applications and evaluating source performance. Give the student a sound basis for the specification of critical performance parameters. Introduce modern techniques of plasma reactor modelling and give the student hands-on experience in using selected software packages.

Learning Outcomes

1. Outline the principles of plasma source operation and be able to distinguish between commercially important plasma sources.
2. Be familiar with the technical details of plasma source power supplies and coupling.
3. Evaluate the importance of plasma source performance parameters for its appropriate application.
4. Critically evaluate technical and sales literature and have the ability to prepare source specifications.
5. Communicate their ideas with their colleagues.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Moodle discussion	25	No Description
Total Workload: 25

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

Indicative syllabus.
Ionisation mechanisms, Source concepts and geometries, Electromagnetic sources, Atmospheric plasmas, Power supplies, Source models.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	45%	Examination Weight	55%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Computerised test/exam	Five bi-weekly quizzes	15%	n/a
Performance evaluation	On-line discussions	10%	Every Week
Essay	One of one essay	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 3

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

MPV

MSc in Plasma and Vacuum Technology

SMPP

Single Module Programme (Plasma)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for PS512

Date of Last Revision

29-JAN-09