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

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Module TeacherJim Conway
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
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Description
The purpose of this module is to provide participants with a broad introduction to the fundamentals concepts of plasma physics. In this module students will develop knowledge and skills relating to fundamental properties of plasmas, control and manipulation of the plasma environment, and the application of plasmas to the treatment of surfaces with an emphasis on plasma processing of materials in industrial applications and related topics.Students are expected to access all course material online, participate in online discussion groups where they can discuss the course material and set problems relating to the course material, and participate in various learning activities and continuous assessment tasks on a regular basis.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the nature and composition of a plasma
2. Identify the key plasma parameters used to quantify the plasma.
3. Describe plasma sheaths and electrical properties of plasma.
4. Discuss DC, RF and microwave plasma sources.
5. Solve applied problems, identifying the key plasma parameters involved and performing relavent numerical calculation.
6. Relate the material covered to industrial plasma sources and plasma processes used in technological manufacturing.
7. Communicate the principles involved and applications with their peers.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

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.
Basic plasma structure. Plasma composition and chemistry. Quasineutrality. Plasma shielding. Significance of Debye length. Plasma frequency. Plasma sheaths and electrical properties of Plasmas. Bohm velocity. Ambipolar diffusion. DC plasmas. RF Power and Plasma Generation. Industrial applications of Plasma..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Computerised test/examOnline quiz based in multichoice, matching, short answers and numerical calculation problems.8%Week 3
EssayAssignment consisting of definition, essay and numerical problems solving.8%Week 4
Computerised test/examOnline quiz based in multichoice, matching, short answers and numerical calculation problems.9%Week 6
EssayAssignment consisting of definition, essay and numerical problems solving.9%Week 6
Oral presentationsOnline discussions forum16%Every Week
Non-DCU examWritten test involving essay and calcuation type problems based on all course material.50%Week 8
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
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