ED1SK09-Introductory Physics
Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 0 [0ECTS credits]
Level:
4
Terms in which taught:
Module Convenor:
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0
Aims:
To install in students safe laboratory practice and equip them with the skills to pursue the subject beyond this course.
To equip students with the required mathematical skills, as relevant to physics.
To foster the development of attitudes relevant to physics and science.
To provide the tools for students to develop interest in major scientific issues.
To expose students to modern applications of physics.
To promote the value of physics to society.
To understand some of the historical and philosophical developments in particular aspects of physics.
Assessable learning outcomes:
Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relation to the aims of the module. Students will be expected to:
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
Mathematics for physical scientists
Health and Safety
School interphase
Industry interphase
Research interface
Applications
Senses and computer interface
Astronomy
Cosmology
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Teaching is by a variety of methods including tutor and student-led seminars and workshops, practical work, and feedback on individual and group research and presentation work. Students are expected to attend all taught and practical sessions and to complete set work. Students will be regularly set independent or group work, to be done outside of taught sessions and practical’s, in order to practice the appropriate skills and to develop knowledge and understanding. They will be supported by the VLE, peer support and tutorials. They will be provided with regular formative feedback in order to achieve an acceptable standard by the end of the module.
In addition to these contact hours trainees will be required to do further hours of independent study.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 40 | 40 | |
| Tutorials/seminars | 20 | 20 | |
| Practicals | 5 | 5 | |
| Other contact (eg study visits) | |||
| Total hours | 65 | 65 | |
| Number of essays or assignments | |||
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
Assessment:
All work is given a percentage mark. As this is a pass / fail programme, with no academic credits attached, the marking will provide an indication of the level of achievement and final assessments will be included on a transcript.
Coursework
The final grade for this module will be based on a combination of summative assessments, practical’s and short tests.
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations
There will be no examinations for this module.
Requirements for a pass: 40%
Reassessment arrangements
All reassessments to be completed by the end of July in the academic year of entry to enable notification to ITT providers.
Last updated: 7 December 2009