Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS FOR EDUCATION | ||
| Code | PHYS165 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr HL Vaughan Central Teaching Laboratory H.L.Vaughan@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2020-21 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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• To develop skills with spreadsheets • To develop skills in using computers to perform mathematical calculations • To illustrate the insight into physics which can be obtained by exploiting computational software packages • To improve science students' skills in communicating scientific information in appropriate written and oral formats • To provide students with a broad introduction to astronomy and observational techniques • To provide experience in using astronomy concepts to solve quantitative and qualitative problems • To provide students with experience in communicating physics and astronomy concepts to A-Level and school aged audiences • To provide the students with knowledge and skills in tailoring their communication for outreach to A-Level and school aged audiences. • To provide student with the opportunity to reflect on their own learning. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Ability to communicate more confidently |
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(LO2) Understanding of some of the key factors in successful communication |
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(LO3) Know and describe the evolution of stars and structure of the universe at various scales |
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(LO4) Know and use basic astronomical concepts to solvequantitative and qualitative problems related to distance and brightnessmeasurements, instrumentation and detectors |
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(LO5) Know and describe the basic methods used by astronomers tocollect information about stars |
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(LO6) Prepare and deliver a hands-on outreach activity for a small school aged audience with assistance and support |
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(LO7) Apply knowledge of tailoring communication by altering and delivering the activity to suit a second, different audience |
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(LO8) Describe reasons for communication success to two different audiences through a reflective journal |
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(LO9) Summarise reasons for success of the sessions prepared through a reflective journal |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Communication skills |
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(S3) IT skills |
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Syllabus |
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Spreadsheet exercises based on physics examples and on error evaluation. Plotting functions, complex numbers, animations, integration and differentiation. Importantelements of good communication in oral presentations, written reports(including laboratory reports). Basic concepts:The Earth in space, the Solar System I nstrumentation:Telescopes, Reflectors versus refractors, types of mount, foci, image scale,ground versus space Detectors:Photometers, photography, CCD, introduction to imaging and spectroscopy Measurement ofbrightness and distance: Magnitude system, Hertzprung-Russell diagram,evolution of stars, types of galaxy, distance ladder. Issues in Contemporary Astronomy: the Big Bang and the fate of the Universe; protostars;black holes; the missing mass problem; the search for extra solar planets;gamma-ray bursters. Working with school age groups to deliver safe scientific activities T ailoring science communication to school age groups:tailoring content, use of props and useof language |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Small Group Learning Teaching Method 3 - Small Group Learning |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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12 |
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42 | ||||
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| Private Study | 33 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 75 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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| Workshops There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Wk 1 - Wk 6 | Weekly problems | 30 | ||||
| Session preparation, delivery and self-evaluation (Audience 1) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Sc | Equivalent to (15 mi | 35 | ||||
| Session preparation, delivery and self-evaluation (Audience 2) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Sc | Equivalent to (15 mi | 35 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |