Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)

Module FOUN0337: FURTHER PHYSICS

Department: Foundation Year [Queen's Campus, Stockton]

FOUN0337: FURTHER PHYSICS

Type	Open	Level	0	Credits	10	Availability	Available in 2008/09	Module Cap	None.	Location	Queen's Campus Stockton

Prerequisites

Introduction to Physics (FOUN0347) (or equivalent); Numerical Skills and Research Methods for Scientists (FOUN0331) (or equivalent); Numerical Skills and Research Methods for Social Scientists (FOUN0321) (or equivalent).

Corequisites

None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

None.

Aims

To: consolidate the basic concepts of physics introduced in the Introduction to Physics module.
introduce and develop understanding of additional physics concepts.
develop students' ability to apply physics concepts to problem solving.

Content

Electromagnetic forces, Electromagnetic induction - Faraday's and Lenz's Law.
Magnetic flux, flux density and flux linkage.
A.C.
currents - sinusoidal variations of current and voltage.
Logic gates: NOT, AND, NAND, OR and, NOR, Truth tables.
Elementary kinetic theory, molecular motion, pressure and temperature.
Temperature scales, concept of absolute zero, ideal gas equation.
Specific heat capacity, latent heats of vaporisation and fusion.
Introduction to quantum phenomena.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

By the end of this module the student will have acquired the knowledge to be able to:
describe the basic concepts involved in kinetic theory, electromagnetism, logic gates and quantum phenomena.

Subject-specific Skills:

By the end of this module the student will have acquired the skills to be able to:
apply physics concepts to solve problems involving energy, heat transfer, electricity, electromagnetism, forces and logic gates.

Key Skills:

By the end of the module the students will:
be able to communicate effectively in writing
be able to apply number both in the tackling of numerical problems and in the collecting, recording, interpreting and presenting of data
be able to demonstrate problem solving skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Theory, initial concepts and techniques will be introduced during lectures and demonstrations.
Much of the learning, understanding and consolidation will take place through the use of structured worksheets during tutorials and students' own time.
Knowledge and understanding of concepts will be assessed by a written report.
Knowledge and ability to use and apply concepts will be tested by an end of module exam.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Lectures	11	Weekly	1 hour	11	■
Tutorials	11	Weekly	2 hours	22	■
Preparation and Reading				67
Total				100

Summative Assessment

Component: End of module examination		Component Weighting: 60%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
end of module examination		100%
Component: Portfolio of Assessed Work		Component Weighting: 40%
Element	Length / duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
portfolio of assessed work		100%

Formative Assessment:

Students will be given self testing units on a weekly basis.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University