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 |
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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% | ||
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| 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