Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module the learner should have acquired a basic understanding of special relativity and the quantum description of the atom, including a sound foundation in selected areas of nuclear and particle physics. The learner should also be able to solve problems related to the various topics covered, having acquired a competence in the manipulation of appropriate mathematical tools.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 18 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 58 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Small Group | 10 |
| Practical | 12 |
| Total | 122 |
Students must have either at least an H5 LC Physics (or equivalent) or taken PHYC10070, this module must be taken in year 1.
Learning Recommendations:PHYC 10070 should be taken in semester 1
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment(Including Essay): Individual assignments (problem sheets) to be handed in through Brightspace (10 assignments through the trimester) | Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): 2 hour End of trimester exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: 11 short open book in-class and/or online tests (short problem) to be solved during either tutorial sessions, lectures or online. The worst grade does not count for the final grade of this component | Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Report(s): Continuous assessment - Laboratory. Assessment timing varies along the trimester. 6 labs need to be complete by the student in their assigned timeslots. | Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
No |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Tutorials, discussing work. Class tests and solutions. In-class and In-tutorial problems for self-assessment. Group work in class and tutorials. Marked work returned.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Angela Dunne O'Toole | Tutor |
| Dr Ian Mercer | Tutor |
| Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |