Module Code - Title:
PH4012
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PHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS 2
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
PH4011
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Continuation of an introductory course in physics (PH4011) for engineering students.
Syllabus:
Properties of Matter: Elastic and thermal properties of solids: stress and strain, thermal expansion, HookeÆs law, YoungÆs modulus, shear modulus, bulk modulus. Fluid mechanics: pressure, variation of pressure with depth, pressure measurements. Buoyant forces and Archimedes' principle. Fluid dynamics: Bernoulli's equation, other applications of fluid dynamics. Heat: The kinetic theory of gases: molecular model of an ideal gas, non-ideal gases, equipartition of energy. Heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Oscillations and simple harmonic motion: transverse and longitudinal waves, superposition, speed, reflection, harmonic waves; sound waves, sound intensity, Doppler effect. Light: EM Spectrum, Sources of light; Geometrical optics, reflection, refraction, dispersion, achromatic optics; Physical optics, interference; diffraction; diffraction gratings; polarisation; Optical systems, the microscope, the telescope, the eye.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Discuss the physical processes that underlie properties of matter, heat, oscillation & waves, and light.
- Describe the physical basis and experimental observations of properties of matter, heat, oscillation & waves, and light.
- Derive relevant equations describing properties of matter, heat, oscillation & waves, and light from basic laws and principles.
- Solve numerical problems, from information provided, on the topics covered.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- discuss the importance of properties of matter, heat, oscillation & waves, and light in engineering.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- perform experiments requiring precise measurement.
- use mechanical, optical and electronic apparatus for observation and measurement.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Students will learn through in-person interactive lecture, laboratory, experiential tutorial and home work, short projects, learning center.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Hugh D. Young and Roger A. Freedman (2007)
University Physics with Modern Physics 12th Edition
, Addison Wesley
Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett (2007)
Physics for Scientists and Engineers 7th Edition
, Brooks Cole
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Robert.Lynch@ul.ie