A Guide for First Year Students. Student. Guide. College of Science 2015/16

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1 College of Science A Guide for First Year Students Student Guide 2015/16

2 Contents Welcome to National University of Ireland Galway Advisory and Orientation Programmes Programme Information Module Information General Information for Students Scholarships and Prizes Marks & Standards 2015/ st Year Timetable Semester I st Year Timetable Semester II Campus Map College of Science. First-year Student Year Planner Advisory Scheme Record Form For enquiries please call the First Year Student Hotline Please bring this Academic Booklet with you to the Advisory Session and carry it with you for at least the first two weeks of term. The Academic Booklet is valid for that Session. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the contents of the Academic Booklet are accurate, the Academic Booklet is issued for the guidance of students and staff only. The Academic Booklet is not an offer to supply courses of study nor is it in any way to be construed as imposing any legal obligation on the College of Science or University to supply courses either at all or in part in respect of any subject. No guarantee is given that courses, syllabuses, fees or regulations may not be altered, cancelled or otherwise amended at any time. The Academic Booklet confers no rights on any student registered for the Session National University of Ireland Galway 1

3 Welcome to National University of Ireland Galway Congratulations on your achievements to date and we are pleased that you have chosen to study Science at NUI Galway. The College of Science has a long-established tradition but is also pursuing an active policy of innovative course development in response to the changing needs of graduate employment. The College now offers 11 different undergraduate degree programmes to approximately 600 first-year students. All students are most welcome and, in particular, we welcome mature students who have chosen to study science. We wish each and every one of you success and hope that you fully partake of the opportunities presented to you both academically and socially during your time at the University. To help you adjust to University life, we have assigned an Adviser to each first year student (see details on your relevant programme page). You are asked to complete the Advisory Scheme Record Form that is enclosed with this Guide and bring it with you on the day of your Advisory Session. Keep the form for presentation to your Adviser whom you must meet personally during the first two to three weeks of term. Should circumstances arise during the year that adversely affect your performance at University, you should arrange to make an appointment to see your dedicated adviser or a member of the College Office team. Full details on the offices of the College of Science are given below. We look forward to meeting you on 31 st August for your Welcome meeting and during Orientation Week. Professor Dónal Leech. Dean, College of Science. College of Science Offices Dean of Science Professor Dónal Leech Room 210 Concourse Ext Administrative Officer Mr. Kilian Dooley Room 208 Concourse Ext Administrative Assistant Ms. Claire Mitchell Room 207 Concourse Ext Administrative Assistant Ms. Cora Costello Room 209 Concourse Ext Administrative Assistant Ms. Olive Mills Room 211 Concourse Ext

4 1. Advisory and Orientation Programmes st Year Advisory Session / Registration ID Card Collection and Module Registration Laboratory Registration College Advisory Scheme Laboratory Numbers Clickers Selection of Modules...6 National University of Ireland Galway 3

5 1.1 1 st Year Advisory Session / Registration The Advisory Session will take place on Tuesday 1 st September 2015, as follows: CAO Code NUI Galway Code Programme Time Venue Science: Surnames beginning A G 9.30 am am Orbsen Foyer GY301 1BS1 Science: Surnames beginning H M am 1.00 pm (Ground Floor), Science: Surnames beginning N Z 2.30 pm 4.00 pm Orbsen Building GY303 1BO1 Biomedical Science 9.30 am GY310 1MR1 Marine Science am GY320 1BPT1 Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, am Biomedical, Theoretical) GY304 1BY1 Biotechnology am GY308 1EV1 Environmental Science am NCBES Seminar Room (First Floor), GY314 1EH1 Earth & Ocean Sciences noon Orbsen Building GY319 1BMS1 Mathematical Science pm GY318 1BPC1 Biopharmaceutical Chemistry 2.00 pm GY309 1FM1 Financial Mathematics and 2.30 pm Economics GY313 1HF1 Health & Safety Systems 3.00 pm 1. Attend at the time stated in Advisory Session Attendance Schedule above. 2. Obtain advice from academic staff / Course Director. 3. Where module choices are available, consider the implications of your choice on the second year module choices available to you. 4. Collect your clicker (see Section 1.6) at the College Office stand. 5. Following the Advisory Session, register for your modules via on-line self-service registration no later than Friday, 4 th September. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details (see also Section 1.2 below). 6. Register for your labs as outlined in section 1.3 below. 7. Your Laboratory Number and Adviser will be sent to you via after you have completed the on-line registration process. 8. Change of module selection is allowed. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details on the deadline for Change of Module. 4 College of Science

6 1.2 ID Card Collection and Module Registration 1 st September, between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm and 2 nd September between 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm, Registration Office, 1st Floor, Áras Ui Chathail. Please ensure you bring one of the following documents as proof of identity Birth Certificate, Passport or Driver s Licence. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details. You can also receive assistance in completing your module selection at this time if you have not already registered via on-line self-service registration. 1.3 Laboratory Registration Laboratory Registration will take place for the following modules as outlined below. You need to attend one session per module that you are taking. Module Date: Time: Venue: Lab Registration Fee Chemistry Earth and Ocean Sciences Physics 3 rd September (Group 1: CH101) 4 th September (Group 2: CH130) (Group 3: CP102) Group 2: CH120 registration in Semester 2. 3rd or 4 th September 12 noon 1 pm 7 th, 8 th or 9 th September There is no lab registration for Biology. 2 4 pm 1st Year Chemistry Lab 1 3 pm 1st Year Chemistry Lab 10 am 1 pm and 2 5 pm MRI Annex Lab (Ground Floor) 1st Year Physics Lab, Room 224, School of Physics Approximately 50 for two semester practical course (includes manual and on-line teaching software); 15 for one semester practical course (includes manual). 20 Approximately 30 to cover the cost of the manual plus access to the WileyPLUS on-line support system. 1.4 College Advisory Scheme To enable each new student to settle in as soon as possible and to ensure that each new student has access to at least one member of the academic staff throughout his or her first and second years at University, the College has organised an Advisory Scheme. National University of Ireland Galway 5

7 Following the completion of on-line registration, you will be assigned an adviser. You must meet your Adviser personally during the first two to three weeks of term. At this meeting, you must give your Adviser your completed Advisory Scheme Record Form (on page 69). The principal role of your Adviser is to arrange that you receive the help that you may need during your initial years in University. If you find, for example, that you are running into academic or personal problems, or that you are unsure of what is required of you, or if you have queries about the facilities available, you are strongly recommended to make contact with your Adviser at the earliest possible opportunity. He or she will make every effort to either help you directly or will ensure that you are put in contact with the staff members who can best provide the necessary advice. For further convenience, the list of Advisers is also included under your programme information. 1.5 Laboratory Numbers Following the completion of your on-line registration, you will be ed a laboratory number. This number is used when drawing up timetables for practical classes. 1.6 Clickers The College of Science requires all students to use individual electronic polling devices ( clickers ) during lectures in order to facilitate discussion and engagement. Clickers will be issued to each student at the College Desk during the Advisory Session. Misplaced or lost clickers can be replaced at a cost of during the academic year. All clickers must be returned to the College of Science before the end of the academic year. Failure to do so will incur a cost of Selection of Modules Some of the B.Sc. programmes allow for a choice of modules in First Year. However, the key modules required for the main academic thrust of each programme are defined and are not a matter of choice. At the Advisory Session (1 st September 2015), academic staff will be available to advise you with your selection of modules. Following the Advisory Session, you should officially register for your chosen modules using the on-line self-service Registration Service no later than Friday, 4 th September It is important that you register correctly for the modules you have chosen. Later in the year, examination papers will only be issued to the students who are correctly registered for the module in question. You should note the time and venue for the first lecture in each of your modules and you should attend for Laboratory Registration at the times indicated in Section 1.3 above. 6 College of Science

8 2. Programme Information 2.1 (GY301) Science (1BS1) (GY303) Biomedical Science (1BO1) (GY318) Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1) (GY304) Biotechnology (1BY1) (GY314) Earth and Ocean Sciences (1EH1) (GY308) Environmental Science (1EV1) (GY309) Financial Mathematics & Economics (1FM1) (GY313) Health & Safety Systems (1HF1) (GY310) Marine Science (1MR1) (GY319) Mathematical Science (1BMS1) (GY320) Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1) Summary of Modules, Credits and Programmes Please note: First Year lectures in the College of Science commence from Monday, 7 th September Lectures begin on the hour and end at 10 minutes to the hour. For module lecture start-up date and time, please refer to the relevant module information page in Section 3. National University of Ireland Galway 7

9 2.1 (GY301) Science (1BS1) First Year Module Groups Modules are arranged into six groups A to F. You should carefully study the module groups available and decide on the group you wish to take. Your selection of module group should be guided by the modules you wish to pursue in years 2, 3 and 4. First Year Groups Type Subject Credits A B C D E F CH101: Chemistry 15 X X X X CS102: Computer Science 15 X X X MA180: Mathematics (Honours) / 15 MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar (Onóracha) / 15 X X X X X X MA161: Mathematical Studies 15 Optional MP180: Applied Mathematics 15 X X BO101: Biology 15 X X EOS104: Introduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences 15 X X PH101: Physics 15 X X X X X Total College of Science

10 Second Year Module Selection Students should note that their selection of modules in First Year can have a consequence on their choice of pathways in Second Year, since the College of Science requires the modules from the First Year groups in the table below from students entering their Second Year courses. First Year Groups Type School Pathway/Electives Credits A B C D E F Pathways CHE Chemistry 20 X X X X MTH Applied Mathematics 20 X X X X X X Computer Science 20 X X X Mathematical Studies 20 X X X X X X Mathematics 20 X X X X X X NAS Biochemistry 20 X Botany and Plant Science 20 X X Earth and Ocean Sciences 20 X X Microbiology 20 X X Zoology 20 X X PHY Physics and Applied Physics 20 X X X X X MED Anatomy 20 X Pharmacology 20 X Physiology 20 X Electives MTH MA203 & MA X X X X X X MA211 & MA X X X X X X MP231 & MP X X X X X X MP236 & MP X X X X X X ST237 & ST X X X X X X NAS BPS203 & BPS X X EOS222 & EOS X X EOS229 & EOS X X MED PM208 & PM X LLC FR X X X X X X GR X X X X X X GR X X X X X X GR X X X X X X MTH MA215 5 X X X X X X MA216 5 X X X X X X ST237 5 X X X X X X NAS BO201 5 X X BO202 5 X X BO X X BPS202 5 X X BPS203 5 X X BPS204 5 X X MED PM208 5 X National University of Ireland Galway 9

11 Allocation of 2nd Year Pathway/Elective Places In 2 nd Year, there is a capacity limit on the places available in each pathway/elective. Students are allocated their pathways/electives based on their overall 1 st Year results and submitted pathways/ electives preferences for 2 nd Year. Indicative places available in each 2 nd Year Science 20 ECTS Credit Pathway (based on the 2014/15 academic year) Type School Pathways Places Pathways CHE Chemistry 129 MTH Applied Mathematics n/a Computer Science 58 Mathematical Studies n/a Mathematics n/a NAS Biochemistry 154 Botany and Plant Science 99 Earth & Ocean Sciences 50 Microbiology 135 Zoology 87 PHY Physics and Applied Physics 87 MED Anatomy 39 Pharmacology 21 Physiology 50 The Procedure/Guidelines for allocating places is as follows: Students are ranked in order of merit based on their overall 1st year result across all modules. Therefore it is a student s overall performance that determines his/her place in the allocation of modules. Students must complete a Module Selection Form on Blackboard in Semester II listing their preferred list of pathways and electives. This Form must be submitted by a given deadline. Students who pass in the Summer Examinations are ranked in order of merit and allocated places within the capacity limits based on their choice combinations and prerequisites. Confirmation on the pathways and electives offered to each student will be ed individually to students at their NUI Galway address (usually during the month of July). Students who fail one or more examinations at the Summer Examinations are dealt with after the Autumn repeats and are allocated the remaining places within the capacity limits once their overall mark can be calculated at this stage. Confirmation on the pathways and electives offered to each student will be ed individually to students at their NUI Galway address (usually at the beginning of September). Students who submit their Module Selection Form on Blackboard after the submission deadline are dealt with after the on-time students, regardless of their rank in the order of merit. A Second Year Advisory Session will be held in Semester II and further information will be provided at this time. 10 College of Science

12 1st Year Advisers First Name Surname Room No. Discipline/School Extn. address Dr Fawaz Aldabbagh Room 111, Chemistry, Arts/Science 3120 Building Dr Florence Abram Room 208, Microbiology, Arts/Science 2390 Building Dr Thomas Barry Room 104, Microbiology, Arts/Science 3189 Building Dr Alexander Black Block B, Anatomy, 2234 Dr Aoife Boyd Room 207, Microbiology, Arts/Science 2404 Building Dr John Burns Room ADB-1010, Mathematics, Áras de 3022 Brún Dr Cyril Carroll Room 209, Microbiology, Arts/Science 2277 Building Dr Michael Carty Room 221, Biochemistry, Arts/Science 3695 Building Dr Rachel Cave Room A210a, Earth and Ocean Science, 2351 Quadrangle Building Dr James Cruickshank Room ADB-1009, Mathematics, Áras de 3965 Brún Building Dr Karen Doyle Room 2004, Physiology, Quadrangle 3665 Building Prof Graham Ellis Room ADB-3002, Áras de Brún Building 3011 Dr David Finn Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 5280 Experimental Medicine Bldg, Dr Gerard Fleming Room 102, Microbiology, Arts/Science 3562 Building Dr Uri Frank Zoology, 2nd Floor, North, Biosciences 2334 Research Building Dr Niall Geraghty Room 108, Chemistry, Arts/Science 2474 Building Dr Louise Horrigan Room 110, Block E, Physiology 2384 Dr Niall Madden Room ADB-1013, Mathematics, Áras de 3803 Brún Building Dr Conor O Byrne Room 105B, Microbiology, Arts/Science 3957 conor.obyrne@nuigalway.ie Building Dr Patrick O Leary Room 112, Chemistry, Arts/Science 2476 patrick.oleary@nuigalway.ie Building Dr Zoë Popper Room 319, Botany and Plant Science, 5431 zoe.popper@nuigalway.ie Ryan Institute Dr Leo Quinlan Room 206 Physiology, Quadrangle Building 3710 leo.quinlan@nuigalway.ie National University of Ireland Galway 11

13 Dr. Luca Ronconi Room 148, Chemistry, Arts/Science Building Dr Emil Sköldberg Room ADB-1012, Mathematics, Áras de Brún Building Dr. Eva Szegezdi Biochemistry, Ground Floor, South, Biosciences Research Building Dr Gerard Wall Room 103, Microbiology, Arts/Science Building College of Science

14 2.2 (GY303) Biomedical Science (1BO1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description Core (3*15) + (3*5) BO101 Biology 15 PH101 Physics 15 CH120 Chemistry: Molecular Science 5 BM110 Introduction to Science Communication 5 BM111 Introduction to Biomedical Research 5 BM112 Biomedical Debates Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. 1st Year Advisers: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Dr Peter Creighton Room 105, Biochemistry, Arts/Science 3654 peter.creighton@nuigalway.ie Building Dr Helen Dodson Room ANA-G015, Anatomy 2162 helen.dodson@nuigalway.ie Dr Declan McKernan Room BLG-G009, Pharmacology and 3826 declan.mckernan@nuigalway.ie Therapeutics, Experimental Medicine Building Dr Ailish Hynes Physiology, Quadrangle Building 3573 ailish.hynes@nuigalway.ie Dr Dara Cannon Room G013, Anatomy 5692 dara.cannon@nuigalway.ie Meeting with Programme Directors: 2.00 pm, Wednesday 9 th September, AC214, Arts/Science Building. Contact Persons: Programme Director: Dr Derek Morris, Room 106, Biochemistry, 1st Floor Arts/Science Building, Ext. 4439, derek.morris@nuigalway.ie First Year Co-ordinator: Dr Ailish Hynes, Physiology, Quadrangle Building, Ext. 3573, ailish.hynes@nuigalway.ie National University of Ireland Galway 13

15 2.3 (GY318) Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description 15 BO101 Biology Core (3*15) CH101 Chemistry 15 PH101 Physics 15 CS102 Computer Science 15 MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar Optional (1*15) MA180 Mathematics (Honours) 15 MA161 Mathematical Studies 15 MP180 Applied Mathematics Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows: One of: CS102: Computer Science or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar or MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA161: Mathematical Studies or MP180: Applied Mathematics 1st Year Adviser / Programme Director: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Dr Peter Crowley Room C115, Chemistry, Arts/Science Building 2480 peter.crowley@nuigalway.ie 14 College of Science

16 2.4 (GY304) Biotechnology (1BY1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description 15 BO101 Biology 15 CH130 Chemistry: The World of the Molecule 5 BG110 Biotechnology I Core (2*15 + 5*5) 55 5 BG111 Biotechnology Skills with French / German 5 MA170 Introduction to Programming for Biologists 5 ST237 Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability 5 ST238 Introduction to Statistical Inference Optional (1*5) 5 5 FR137 French for Biotechnology I 5 GR150 German for Biotechnology I Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows: One of: FR137: French for Biotechnology I or GR150: German for Biotechnology I 1st Year Adviser: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Dr Andrew Flaus Biochemistry, Biosciences Research Building (meetings should be arranged in advance) 5482 andrew.flaus@nuigalway.ie First Lecture for BG110: Biotechnology I: 9.00 am, Monday 14 th September Biochemistry Seminar Room, (Room 125, Arts/Science Building). National University of Ireland Galway 15

17 2.5 (GY314) Earth and Ocean Sciences (1EH1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description Core (1*15) EOS104 Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences 15 BO101 Biology 15 CH130 Chemistry: The World of the Molecule 15 CS102 Computer Science Optional (3*15) MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar 15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours) 15 MA161 Mathematical Studies 15 MP180 Applied Mathematics 15 PH101 Physics Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows: Three of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar or MA161: Mathematical Studies BO101: Biology CH130: Chemistry: The World of the Molecule PH101: Physics CS102: Computer Science MP180: Applied Mathematics 1st Year Advisers: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Dr Tiernan Henry Room A207c, Earth and Ocean 5096 Science, Quadrangle Building Dr John Murray Room A209, Earth and Ocean Science, 5095 Quadrangle Building Contact Persons: Programme Director: Professor Peter Croot, Room A207b, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext. 2184, First year Co-ordinator: Dr Eve Daly, Room A105, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext. 2183, 16 College of Science

18 2.6 (GY308) Environmental Science (1EV1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description 15 BO101 Biology CP102 Chemistry/Physics Core (3*15)+ 15 EOS104 Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences (3*5) 5 EV102 Hot Topics in Environmental Science 15 5 LW170 Introduction to Health & Safety Law 5 ST237 Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. 1st Year Advisers: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Prof Michael Gormally ES207, Centre for Environmental Science, 3334 mike.gormally@nuigalway.ie Arts/Science Building Dr Gavin Collins Room 206, Microbiology, Arts/Science Building 3163 gavin.collins@nuigalway.ie Meeting with the Programme Director: Wednesday 9 th September, am Environmental Science Seminar Room (ES201), Environmental Science wing, Arts/Science Building. Contact Person: Programme Director: Prof Mike Gormally, Room ES207, Centre for Environmental Science, Environmental Wing, Arts/Science Building, Ext First Year Co-ordinator: Dr Gavin Collins, Room 206, Microbiology, Arts/Science Building, Ext National University of Ireland Galway 17

19 2.7 (GY309) Financial Mathematics & Economics (1FM1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description 15 MA199 Statistics & Probability & Maths Of Finance 5 AY104 Introduction to Financial Accounting 5 CS103 Computer Science Core 5 EC135 Principles of Microeconomics (1*15 + 6*5) 45 5 EC136 Principles of Macroeconomics 5 EC137 Economics Coursework 5 MP191 Mathematical Methods I Optional (1*15) MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar 15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours) Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows: One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar 1st Year Advisers: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Professor O Regan Room ADB-G006, Mathematics, Áras 3091 donal.oregan@nuigalway.ie Donal de Brún Building Dr. Petri Piiroinen Room ADB-2004, Mathematics, Áras de Brún Building 2341 petri.piiroinen@nuigalway.ie Contact Person: Dr Petri Piiroinen, Room ADB-2004, Áras de Brún, Ext From September 2005, the Faculty and Institute of Actuaries recognise this programme for the purposes of obtaining exemptions in the professional actuarial subjects: CT1 Financial Mathematics, CT3 Probability and Mathematical Statistics and CT7 Economics. Further exemptions may be sought in the future. 18 College of Science

20 2.8 (GY313) Health & Safety Systems (1HF1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description 15 BO101 Biology 15 CP102 Chemistry/Physics Core (2*15 + 3*5) 45 5 IE130 Communications & Computing 5 IE131 Introduction to Safety & Risk 5 LW170 Introduction to Health & Safety Law 15 MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar Optional (1*15) MA180 Mathematics (Honours) 15 MA161 Mathematical Studies Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows: One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar or MA161: Mathematical Studies 1st Year Adviser / Programme Director: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Mr Enda Fallon Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Building 2745 enda.fallon@nuigalway.ie First Lecture for IE130: Communications & Computing: pm, Tuesday 8 th September, in Room ENG-1002 (Ergonomics Laboratory, 1st floor of the Engineering Building). National University of Ireland Galway 19

21 2.9 (GY310) Marine Science (1MR1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description 15 BO101 Biology Core (3*15) CP102 Chemistry/Physics 15 EOS104 Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences 15 MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar Optional (1*15) MA180 Mathematics (Honours) 15 MA161 Mathematical Studies 15 MP180 Applied Mathematics Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows: One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar MA161: Mathematical Studies MP180: Applied Mathematics 1st Year Advisers: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Dr Robert Kennedy Room 118, Ryan Institute 3215 Dr Martin White Room 204A, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle 3214 Meeting with Programme Co-ordinator: Wednesday 9 th September 2015 at 3.00 pm in the Annex Lecture Theatre of the Ryan Institute. First Year Co-ordinator: Dr Martin White, Room 204a, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext College of Science

22 2.10 GY319: Mathematical Science (1BMS1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description 15 MP180 Applied Mathematics Core 15 + (3*5) 30 5 CS103 Computer Science 5 ST112 Probability 5 ST113 Statistics (1*15) MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar 15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours) 15 BO101 Biology Optional 15 CH130 Chemistry: The World of the Molecule (1*15) EOS104 Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences 15 PH101 Physics Total 60 Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows: One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar One of: BO101: Biology CH130: Chemistry: The World of the Molecule EOS104: Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences PH101: Physics 1st Year Advisers: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Dr Emma Holian School of Mathematics, Statistics 5490 emma.holian@nuigalway.ie and Applied Mathematics, Room ADB-G011, Áras de Brún Building Professor Cathal Seoighe School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, Room ADB- 1004, Áras de Brún Building 2343 cathal.seoighe@nuigalway.ie Contact Person: Dr Emma Holian, Room ADB-G011, Áras de Brún, Ext National University of Ireland Galway 21

23 2.11 (GY320) Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1) Modules: Type Choice Credits Module Description Core Optional (1*15 +1*10 + 1*5) 30 (1*15) 15 (1*15) 15 Total PH101 Physics 10 PH109 Physics Special Topics 5 CS103 Computer Science 15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours) 15 MA161 Mathematical Studies 15 BO101 Biology 15 MP180 Applied Mathematics Note: Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the registration system and do not have to select them. Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows: One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA161: Mathematical Studies One of: BO101: Biology or MP180: Applied Mathematics 1st Year Advisers: First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. address Dr Ray Butler Room 148, Physics, Arts/Science 3788 ray.butler@nuigalway.ie Building Dr Miriam Byrne Room 209, Physics, Arts/Science 3394 miriam.byrne@nuigalway.ie Building Dr Gary Gillanders Room 142, Physics, Arts/Science 2529 gary.gillanders@nuigalway.ie Building Dr Gerard O Connor Room 121, Physics, Arts/Science 2513 gerard.oconnor@nuigalway.ie Building Prof Andy Shearer Room 228, Physics, Arts/Science Building 3114 andy.shearer@nuigalway.ie Contact Person: Dr Gary Gillanders, Room 142, Physics, Arts/Science Building, Ext First Lecture for PH109: Physics Special Topics: Tuesday, 8 th September 2015, noon, Room 220, Physics. 22 College of Science

24 2.12 Summary of Modules, Credits and Programmes School Level 1 Level 1 Desc CHE MTH NAS PHY Bmed OTH Notes CH101 Chemistry CH120 Chemistry: Molecular Science 15 CH130 Chemistry: The World of the Molecule BMS CP102 Chemistry/Physics CS102 Computer Science CS103 Computer Science MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar MA161 Mathematical Studies MA180 Mathematics (Honours) MA199 Statistics & Probability & Maths Of Finance 15 MA170 Introduction to Programming for Biologists 5 ST237 Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability 5 5 ST238 Introduction to Statistical Inference 5 MP180 Applied Mathematics MP191 Mathematical Methods I 5 ST112 Probability 5 ST113 Statistics 5 BG110 Biotechnology I 5 BG111 Biotechnology Skills with French / German 5 BO101 Biology EOS104 Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences EV102 Hot Topics in Environmental Science 5 PH101 Physics PH109 Physics Specialist Topic 10 BM110 Introduction to Science Communication 5 BM111 Introduction to Biomedical Research 5 BM112 Biomedical Debates 5 IE130 Communications & Computing 5 IE131 Introduction to Safety and Risk 5 AY104 Introduction to Financial Accounting 5 EC135 Principles of Microeconomics 5 EC136 Principles of Macroeconomics 5 EC137 Economics Course Work 5 FR137 French for Biotechnology I 5 GR150 German for Biotechnology I 5 LW108 Irish Legal Systems 5 LW170 Introduction to Health & Safety Law 5 Core Optional Total BO BPC BPT BS BY EH EV FM HF MR National University of Ireland Galway 23

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26 3. Module Information Note: Anderson, Dillon, Kirwan, Larmor, O Flaherty and Tyndall, refer to the lecture theatres named after these distinguished Irish scholars. 3.1 Chemistry (CH101, CH120, CH130, CP102) Computer Science (CS102, CS103) Mathematical Modules in First Science (MA161, MA180, MA102, MP180) Mathematics (MA161, MA180, MA102) Applied Mathematics (MP180) Biology (BO101) Introduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS104) Physics (PH101) National University of Ireland Galway 25

27 3.1 Chemistry (CH101, CH120, CH130, CP102) First Lecture and Lecture Timetable Group 1: (CH101) Monday, 7 th September, am, O Flaherty Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building for all Science and Biopharmaceutical Chemistry students and those wishing to take the course through Irish. Three lectures per week for two semesters: Mondays at am O Flaherty Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building Tuesdays at pm Kirwan Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building Thursdays at pm O Flaherty Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building Group 2: (CH130 and CH120) Monday, 7 th, am, Anderson Theatre, Concourse for students in Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Mathematical Science, Earth and Ocean Sciences. Three lectures per week for two semesters: Mondays at am Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building Tuesdays at pm IT250, IT Building (Sem. I) and Colm Ó heocha Theatre, AM250, Arts Millennium Building (Sem. II) Thursdays at pm Colm Ó heocha Theatre,, AM250, Arts Millennium Building. Group 3: (CP102) Monday, 7 th, am, in Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/ Science Building for students in Environmental Science. Three lectures per week for one semester: Mondays at am Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building Tuesdays at pm IT250, IT Building Thursdays at pm Colm O heocha Theatre, AM250, Arts Millennium Building. Monday, 7th, am, ENG-G018, Engineering Building for students in Health & Safety Systems and Marine Science. Three lectures per week for one semester: Mondays at am ENG-G018, Engineering Building Tuesdays at pm ENG-G018, Engineering Building Thursdays at pm ENG-G018, Engineering Building 26 College of Science

28 Laboratory Classes: Registration: Group 1 Group 2 (CH130) and Group 3 Lab Registration Fee: Prerequisites For Lab: First Lab Session: Venue: 1st Year Chemistry Laboratory, School of Chemistry (Conourse Level), Arts/Science Building. Students attend one session. Thursday 3 rd September 2.00 pm 4.00 pm Friday 4 th September 1.00 pm 3.00 pm Approximately 50 for two semester practical course (includes manual and online teaching software); 15 for one semester practical course (includes manual). Safety glasses, White Laboratory Coat (Students Union Shop, near An Bialann, Arts/Science Building). Groups 1, 2 and 3: Week of Monday 21 st September. Pre-Practical Talks: Mondays: Tyndall Theatre, Microbiology, Arts/Science Building Tuesdays: D Arcy Thompson Theatre, Concourse, Arts Science Building Wednesdays: D Arcy Thompson Theatre, Concourse, Arts Science Building Thursdays: Tyndall Theatre, Microbiology, Arts/Science Building Fridays: Kirwan Theatre, Concourse, Arts Science Building Textbook: Tutorials: 3.00 pm 3.00 pm 2.00 pm 3.00 pm 2.00 p.m Group 1: Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, by Kotz, Treichel, Townsend (8th Edition). Group 2: Chemistry, the Central Science, by Brown, LeMay, Bursten (11 th Edition), or any university level general chemistry textbook. Group 1: Wednesday, 1.00 pm in AM150 (Arts Millennium Building) Sem. 1 and AC003 (Darcy Thompson) Sem. 2 Friday 1.00 pm in MRI Annex (Marine Science Annex Building) Sem. 1 and AC003 (Darcy Thompson) Sem. 2. Group 2: Monday, 2.00 pm, Larmor Theatre, Sem. 1 and 2. Wednesday, 5.00 pm, Dillon Theatre, Sem. 1 and 2. Group 3: to be announced at first lecture. Contact Person: Group 1: Dr Luca Ronconi, Tel: Groups 2 and 3: Dr Niall Geraghty, Tel: National University of Ireland Galway 27

29 PLEASE NOTE: Group 1: You are expected to attend laboratory sessions and to submit a written report of your laboratory work each week. To gain admittance to the laboratory you must attend the pre-practical talk and have the prerequisites listed above. There are written examinations in Chemistry at the end of Semester I (worth 30%) and Semester II (worth 30%). Homework is set and graded each week (worth 10%). Laboratory work is assessed each week (worth 20%) and by a final examination (worth 10%). To be successful in the Chemistry examination, as well as passing the examination overall, you must also pass the combined homework plus laboratory assessments. Group 2: You are expected to attend laboratory sessions and to submit a written report of your laboratory work each week. To gain admittance to the laboratory you must attend the pre-practical talk and have the prerequisites listed above. There are written examinations in Chemistry at the end of Semester I (worth 32.5%) and Semester II (worth 32.5%). Attendance and engagement at lectures will be assessed using clickers which will be issued at the beginning of Semester 1 (worth 5%). Laboratory work is assessed each week (worth 20%) and by a final examination (worth 10%). To be successful in the Chemistry examination, as well as passing the examination overall, you must also pass laboratory assessments. 28 College of Science

30 3.2 Computer Science (CS102, CS103) First Lectures: CS102: Tuesday, 8 th September pm, IT204, IT Building Practicals: To be announced at first lecture. For students in Science (1BS1), Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1) and Earth and Ocean Sciences (1EH1) CS103: Wednesday, 9 th September pm, AM150, Arts Millennium Building For students in Mathematical Science (1BMS1), Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1) and Financial Mathematics and Economics (1FM1) Contact Person: Dr Emil Sköldberg, Room ADB-1012, Áras de Brún, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, Ext Mathematical Modules in First Science (MA161, MA180, MA102, MP180) The four modules available and their module codes are: Module Mathematical Studies Mathematics (Honours) Anailís & Algéabar (Onóracha) Applied Mathematics Code MA161 MA180 MA102 MP180 Students must choose one of the six Groups of modules listed on page 8. When a group includes the module Mathematics, it means students must choose either MA161 or MA180 or MA102. For the four year Honours degree offered separately by the Discipline of Mathematics, the normal prerequisite is MA180 or MA102. For the four year Honours degree offered separately by the Discipline of Applied Mathematics, the normal prerequisite is MP180. The normal minimum requirements for entry to these courses are: MA180 / MA102: C3 in Higher Level Mathematics or A2 in Ordinary Level Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate. National University of Ireland Galway 29

31 MP180: B3 in Ordinary Level Mathematics or D3 in Ordinary Level Applied Mathematics. Intending students must consult with Advisers from the two disciplines during the registration sessions. The normal minimum requirement for entry to the Mathematical Studies course is: MA161: D3 in Ordinary Level Mathematics, Leaving Certificate. Please note: Students must be registered for the module in which they are examined at the summer session. Examination papers will only be issued to the students who are correctly registered for the module in question. Mathematics (MA161, MA180, MA102) First Lecture: MA161 Mathematical Studies Monday, 7 th September, 1.00 pm, O Flaherty Theatre. Four lectures per week for two semesters: Monday at 1.00 pm O Flaherty Theatre (Sem 1), Kirwan (Sem 2) Tuesday at am Kirwan Theatre Wednesday at Kirwan Theatre Thursday at Kirwan Theatre MA180 Mathematics (Honours) Four lectures per week for two semesters: Monday at 1.00 pm IT150 Tuesday at am Anderson Theatre Wednesday at am AM150 (Sem 1), Anderson Theatre (Sem 2) Thursday at am AM200 (Sem 1), Anderson Theatre (Sem 2) MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar Tutorials: Ceithre léacht gach seachtain le linn dhá seimeasteir: Dé Luan 1.00 pm - Áras na Gaeilge Dé Mháirt am - Áras na Gaeilge Dé Céadaoin am - Áras na Gaeilge Dé Déardaoin am - Áras na Gaeilge To be announced at lectures. Contact Persons: Mathematical Studies:Professor Götz Pfeiffer, ADB-1008, Áras de Brún. Ext Mathematics (Hons): Dr John Burns Room ADB-1010, Áras de Brún. Ext Anailís agus Algéabar: Dr Kevin Jennings, Room ADB-G008, Áras de Brún. Ext College of Science

32 Registration: All First Year students of Honours Mathematics must register with the School. Details will be given at the initial lectures. Students who achieve a low mark in MA180 Paper 1 will be advised to change to MA161 Mathematical Studies in Semester 2. Applied Mathematics (MP180) First Lecture: Monday 7 th September, am AM150, Arts Millennium Building MP180 Applied Mathematics Four lectures per week for two semesters: Monday at am AM150 Wednesday at IT125 (Sem 1), AM150 (Sem 2) Thursday at 2.00 AM250 (Sem 1), AM150 (Sem 2) Friday at Anderson Theatre Tutorials: To be announced at lectures. Contact Persons: Dr Kevin Jennings, Room ADB-G008, Áras de Brún. Ext Dr Patrick Browne, Room ADB-1017, Áras de Brún. Ext National University of Ireland Galway 31

33 3.4 Biology (BO101) First Lecture: Group 1 Group 2 Laboratory Classes: Prerequisites for Lab: First Lab Session: Recommended Text: Course Duration Tuesday 8 th September, am, O Flaherty Theatre, Concourse, Arts/ Science Building. Tuesday 8 th September, am, IT250, IT Building. Group 1 includes all science (1BS1) students Group 2 includes students of all other programmes: Earth and Ocean Science (1EH1), Environmental Science (1EV1), Marine Science (1MR1), Biomedical Science (1BO1), Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1), Biotechnology (1BY1), Health and Safety Systems (1HF1), Mathematical Science (1BMS1), Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1). Check your assigned lab time. From 16 th September, the Biology Practical Labs timetable will be posted on the noticeboard outside the First Year Biology Lab (SC200c), which is located at the Smokie s Cafe end of the Arts/Science Building Concourse. It is important that you find out the day and time of your Biology Practical lab session by checking this timetable before the practicals commence. Your lab number and time slot will also be ed to you via your NUI Galway address Biochemistry/Botany practical manuals (this can be purchased through Print That, beside Smokies on the Arts/Science concourse), laboratory coat (available Students Union Shop, beside An Bhialann, Arts/ Science Building), pencil, eraser, dissecting kit, backed razor blade (not scalpel blade, available for purchase in the lab), laboratory goggles (available from S.U. shop), medium waterproof laboratory marker pen (available from S.U. shop). Please bring these to your first practical. After the first practical, students will not be allowed to attend without a laboratory coat. Practical classes commence on Wednesday 23 rd September, 1st Year Lab, SC200, Concourse, Arts/Science Building: Check Notice Board outside the lab for your Lab. No. Biology, Campbell et al, 9 th Edition (2011). Recent editions, other than the latest, are also adequate. Lectures: 7 th September 2015 to 3 rd April Written examinations (2 papers) in Semester 1 and Semester College of Science

34 Labs/Practicals: Biochemistry: Wednesday, 23 rd September to Friday, 16 th October (4 weeks) Botany: Wednesday, 21 st October to Friday, 27 th November (6 weeks). Zoology: Semester 2 (6 weeks). Microbiology: Semester 2 (4 weeks). Practical examined by continuous assessment. Attendance at ALL lectures (3 per week) is mandatory. Attendance at practicals (1 per week) is mandatory and recorded and attendance is essential. The practical component, as continuous assessment and MCQ, forms 40% of your overall assessment for 1st year Biology. Material taught in the practical is designed to help you better understand lecture content and as such questions related to the practical material can also be included in the written examinations. Tutorials: Contact Persons: To be announced at lectures. Module Co-ordinator: Professor Jim O Gara, Dr Peter Creighton (Biochemistry), Dr Peter McKeown (Botany and Plant Science), Professor Jim O Gara (Microbiology) and Dr Louise Allcock (Zoology) biology@nuigalway.ie (NOTE: Please use this address for any queries and to make an appointment with a module coordinator or a lecturer.) NOTE: Students should be aware that BIOLOGY is a prerequisite for the following pathways in second year: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Zoology. BIOLOGY is an obligatory module for the following courses: Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Health & Safety Systems, Marine Science. 3.5 Introduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS104) First Lecture: Wed 9 th September, 9.00 am, Colm Ó heocha Theatre (AM250) Arts Millennium Building. Contact Persons: Dr Eve Daly, Room A105, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext eve.daly@nuigalway.ie Text: Earth: portrait of a planet, by Marshak, S. W. W. Norton, Practicals: Lab Registration Fee: Laboratory practical registration will take place on Thursday 3 rd and Friday 4 th September 2015 from noon 1.00 pm in the MRI annexe, beside the Ryan Institute. National University of Ireland Galway 33

35 3.6 Physics (PH101) First Lecture Group 1 (PH101) Group 2 (PH101) 34 College of Science Monday 7 th September, pm, Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/ Science Building for all students registered in Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) AND students who have taken Leaving Certificate Physics. Monday 7 th September, pm, Kirwan Theatre, Concourse, Arts/ Science Building for all students who have not taken Leaving Certificate Physics and are not listed in Group 1. Laboratory Registration: Monday 7 th September, Tuesday 8 th September & Wednesday 9 th September, am 1.00 pm and pm 1st Year Lab. Room 224, School of Physics, Arts/Science Building. Laboratory Prerequisite: Laboratory manual. Please note that a new laboratory manual will be required. The manual will be for sale on lab registration day. The cost of the manual plus access to the WileyPLUS on-line support system will be approximately 30. First Lab Sessions: Text Book: Tutorials: Contact Persons: PLEASE NOTE: (i) Week of Monday 14 th September. Details announced during previous week. Introduction to Physics, Cutnell & Johnson, 10 th ed. (Wiley). Earlier editions (8 th or 9 th ) are also suitable except that the problem numbers may differ. Note the full contents of the textbook will be available on-line via WileyPLUS. Times and locations will be announced at the lectures. Lectures (Group 1): Prof Andy Shearer, Room 228, School of Physics, Arts/Science Building, Ext 3144, andy.shearer@nuigalway.ie Lectures (Group 2): Dr Mark Lang, Room 140, School of Physics, Arts/ Science Building, Ext 3241, mark.lang@nuigalway.ie Labs. (Both Groups): Tara Shanahan-Joyce (AM only), Room 226, School of Physics, Arts/Science Building, Ext. 2491, tara.shanahan@nuigalway.ie 25% of the marks are awarded for laboratory work (ii) 10% of the marks are for weekly on-line WileyPLUS homework (iii) 5% of the marks are for participation in clicker exercises during lectures (iv) Students studying Marine Science, Environmental Science or Health & Safety Systems do not take Physics in Semester 1.

36 4. General Information for Students 4.1 The Academic Year Planner Advisory Session and Registration Lecture Timetables Examination Timetable Module and Course Changes Examination Entry Examinations Information and Support Services Code of Practice for Dealing with Plagiarism National University of Ireland Galway 35

37 4.1 The Academic Year Planner See pages for the Year Planner. 4.2 Advisory Session and Registration You are required to attend the Advisory Session to obtain necessary and relevant up-to-date information on module selection on the date stipulated (1 st September 2015). You are required to register as per the instructions stipulated in your registration material. The Academic Records and Registration Office is not empowered to accept registrations after the specified registration period. Course Registration Module listings for your programme are enclosed. You must complete the module registration in accordance with this instruction. Modules to a total of 60 ECTS Credits must be taken. 4.3 Lecture Timetables A general timetable is outlined on pages Detailed timetables for each module containing venue, etc., will be available from discipline offices. 4.4 Examination Timetable The Semester 1 and Semester 2 examination timetable will be made available by the Examinations Office via your CASS account. 4.5 Module and Course Changes Changes for exceptional reasons must be approved by the College of Science Office. 4.6 Examination Entry Module registration also includes Examination Entry. You will not be required to complete another form. The importance of correct registration and module selection is therefore emphasised. 4.7 Examinations Date The main examination periods are at the end of Semester 1 and Semester College of Science