PHYC10190
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Aspects of Physics for Ag. Sci (PHYC10190)
Subject: : Physics
College: : Science
School: : Physics
Level: : 1 (Introductory)
Credits: : 5
Module Coordinator: : Assoc Professor James Rice
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : Blended
Internship Module: : No
How will I be graded? : Letter grades
Curricular information is subject to change.
The course centres on the use of online lectures. \ \ Aspects of Physics including Atoms, lasers, nuclear and light will be covered. Applications of apsects of these elements to Arg science will be covered. \ \ Assessment will contain Lab based experimental work. Tutorals will be given to support learning.\
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
Basic elements of physics and applications to Arg science.\ \ The lectures are broken into sections, following the recommended text book. Each section will have specific learning outcomes\ \
Indicative Module Content:
Aspects of Physics including energy, electricity, magnetism, atoms, lasers, nuclear and light will be covered. Applications of apsects of these elements to Arg science will be covered. \ \ Assessment will contain Lab based experimental work.
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 43 |
| Lectures | 36 |
| Tutorial | 11 |
| Laboratories | 10 |
| --- | --- |
| Total | 100 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The course centres on the use of online lectures. There will be a 'mid-term' assessment along with a end of term exam.
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:\ PHYC10010 - Physics I, PHYC10020 - Physics of the Cell for lifesc, PHYC10030 - Physics of Macro-organisms, PHYC10060 - Fields, Waves & Light, PHYC10070 - Foundations of Physics, PHYC10080 - Frontiers of Physics, PHYC10120 - Physics in Medicine, PHYC10130 - Physics II Medical Science, PHYC10140 - Diagnostic Imaging: Physics, PHYC10150 - Physics for Engineers I, PHYC10160 - Physics for Engineers II, PHYC20080 - Fields, Waves and Light\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): Four MCQ exams will be taken by the student over the course, between weeks 1 and 12. These MCQ exams will be taken in person by the student. | Week 3, Week 6, Week 9, Week 12 | Graded | No | 60 | No |
| Practical Skills Assessment: A series of Lab based experiments will be undertaken between weeks 2 and 11, depending upon the students timetable | Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 | Graded | No | 40 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
Associated Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Angela Dunne O'Toole | Tutor |
| Dr Ian Mercer | Tutor |
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 09:00 - 09:50 |
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 10:00 - 10:50 |
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 10:00 - 10:50 |
| Spring | Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 14:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Tutorial | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 13:00 - 13:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 33 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 21 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 22 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 23 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 29 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 31 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 33 | Fri 13:00 - 14:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 21 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 22 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 23 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 30 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 31 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 21 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 22 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 23 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 30 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 31 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 21 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 22 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 23 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 30 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 31 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 32 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |