Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module the student will,
1. have a thorough understanding of the Special Theory of Relativity and its applications,
2. understand the algebraic and diagramatic techniques used and,
3. be able to solve detailed problems in Special Relativiy.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Small Group | 10 |
| Total | 124 |
It is recommended that students have at least an H5 in Leaving Certificate Physics, or equivalent, to take the module in first year of the Science programme.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): In-person exam, after the end of teaching and takes place in an exam centre | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Exam (Open Book): In-class, midterm, open-book exam | Week 7 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Problem sheet to be submitted through Brightspace with 2-weeks given to complete | Week 5, Week 6 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Problem sheet to be submitted through Brightspace with 2-weeks given to complete | Week 11, Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Angela Dunne O'Toole | Tutor |