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Through in-class problems and weekly homework assignments, students master the core concepts of physics and develop physics problem-solving skills. Reading assignments and self-directed learning allow the student to gain an understanding of the relevance of physics to everyday life.Laboratory practicals ensure that students develop experimental skills, becoming familiar with data analysis methods and the role of uncertainty in measurement.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 10 |
Practical | 18 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 68 |
Total | 120 |
Students must take this module if they have not achieved at least an H5 in Leaving Cert Physics (or equivalent) and want to study further physics in their degree.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Weekly homework | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: An online MCQ containing a range of questions on the material to date | Week 6 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Lab Report: Lab Reports containing a mixture of conceptual questions, data, calculations and conclusions to be filled in to the Lab Manual | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Examination: A range of MCQ-style questions on the material covered from week 6-12 | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Thomas McCormack | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor John Quinn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Angela Dunne O'Toole | Tutor |
Ms Monika Gut Grzejdziak | Tutor |
Dr Ian Mercer | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |