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 [email protected] Building Dr Patrick O Leary Room 112, Chemistry, Arts/Science 2476 [email protected] Building Dr Zoë Popper Room 319, Botany and Plant Science, 5431 [email protected] Ryan Institute Dr Leo Quinlan Room 206 Physiology, Quadrangle Building 3710 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Building Dr Helen Dodson Room ANA-G015, Anatomy 2162 [email protected] Dr Declan McKernan Room BLG-G009, Pharmacology and 3826 [email protected] Therapeutics, Experimental Medicine Building Dr Ailish Hynes Physiology, Quadrangle Building 3573 [email protected] Dr Dara Cannon Room G013, Anatomy 5692 [email protected] 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, [email protected] First Year Co-ordinator: Dr Ailish Hynes, Physiology, Quadrangle Building, Ext. 3573, [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Arts/Science Building Dr Gavin Collins Room 206, Microbiology, Arts/Science Building 3163 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Donal de Brún Building Dr. Petri Piiroinen Room ADB-2004, Mathematics, Áras de Brún Building 2341 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Building Dr Miriam Byrne Room 209, Physics, Arts/Science 3394 [email protected] Building Dr Gary Gillanders Room 142, Physics, Arts/Science 2529 [email protected] Building Dr Gerard O Connor Room 121, Physics, Arts/Science 2513 [email protected] Building Prof Andy Shearer Room 228, Physics, Arts/Science Building 3114 [email protected] 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) [email protected] (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 [email protected] 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, [email protected] Lectures (Group 2): Dr Mark Lang, Room 140, School of Physics, Arts/ Science Building, Ext 3241, [email protected] Labs. (Both Groups): Tara Shanahan-Joyce (AM only), Room 226, School of Physics, Arts/Science Building, Ext. 2491, [email protected] 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

38 4.7.2 Autumn Examinations There are Autumn (repeat) examinations in First Science usually held in August Time-limit Students must complete the First Science Examination within two academic years of entering their Science programme Deferral The College of Science considers applications for the deferral of examinations, where grounds of ill health, bereavement or other circumstances can be established to the satisfaction of the College. If in doubt, please consult with a member of the College of Science Office. Application can be made by contacting the College of Science Office to arrange an appointment and completing a Deferral Form, which is available via the Examinations Office website: deferral.html. Deferred examinations are held in the Autumn examination session (August) only. 4.8 Information and Support Services As a student of the College of Science, if you are confused by any aspect of your programme, by the registration requirements or if you are experiencing personal difficulties or any difficulties in your academic programme, you are strongly recommended to seek advice and support from the academic staff, the Dean, the University Offices and the Student Support Services of the University. Timely support may be the key to your success in the programme and to a level of achievement which does you justice. 4.9 Code of Practice for Dealing with Plagiarism When students begin to provide essays or write answers in examinations, they need to be aware of this issue. Definition Plagiarism means presenting the words of another writer as if they were your own. It refers to stealing, without acknowledgement, from any other writer, including fellow students. Copying another student s work is as reprehensible as plagiarising a literary critic. This is a serious matter, and if it is detected in your work it may result in an automatic failure mark. The way to avoid plagiarism is very simple: always put quotation marks around someone else s words, credit them to their source, and discuss in your view their merits. If you borrow ideas from another writer, say so. National University of Ireland Galway 37

39 Some examples of plagiarism: Maire and Sean are participating in a study group. The group share ideas, notes and information about their subject. Maire is organising the Science Ball and falling behind in her work. Assignment deadline approaching fast, she asks Sean for his notes. In order to get the assignment in on time, she adopts Sean s notes verbatim (providing two additional sentences of her own) and submits it as her own work. When both students are called in to explain, Maire confesses, and a severe penalty is applied to the work. Paddy consults internet sources as part of his research for his assignment. Not realising that internet plagiarism detection services exist, and are known to his lecturer, Paddy decides to submit an internet essay under his own name. Paddy receives a fail. Siobhan is consulting a secondary source as part of her research for an essay. She forgets to indicate, as she takes her notes, which sections are taken word-for-word from the book she s consulting. When writing her essay, Siobhan realises her mistake. Luckily, she still has time to return to the library to check the source. She checks her source and acknowledges it in her essay, thus avoiding plagiarism. Best Practice to Avoid Plagiarism When making notes, always use quotation marks to distinguish between your own notes and the words of the writer you are reading. Additionally, always keep a record of the page number, publication details, etc. Inform yourself about the submission dates for your written work, and leave yourself time to do the work yourself. When correctly acknowledging the words of another writer, engage with what that writer is saying or arguing, rather than using them as a substitute for your own argument. ASK YOUR LECTURER FOR ADVICE IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANY ASPECT OF REFERENCING OR PLAGIARISM. Code of Practice for dealing with Plagiarism All students should familiarise themselves with the guidelines relating to Plagiarism and the University s Code of Conduct Website: 38 College of Science

40 5. Scholarships and Prizes 5.1 University Scholar Scheme Scoláireachtaí Bhord na Gaeilge Irish Language Prizes Helen M. Moran Scholarship The Dr James Massey Keegan Scholarship The Peel Prizes The Eli Lilly Chemistry Prize Sports Scholarships University Prizes Scoláireachtaí Na Gaeltachta Curtha Ar Bun Ag Údarás na hollscoile An Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta Duais Christofides The following Scholarships and Prizes are available to College of Science students. National University of Ireland Galway 39

41 5.1 University Scholar Scheme 1. Údarás na hollscoile will confer the title University Scholar on students who obtain the minimum requirement at the relevant examination as specified at 5 below. The title University Scholar may be held with other Scholarships or Grants awarded by the University or by an external body. 2. An award of 200 will be made to each University Scholar. 3. The title is tenable only at National University of Ireland, Galway. 4. To register as a student of the University in the College in which the title is awarded by the due registration date. Failure to complete the registration requirement will render the student ineligible without further notice. 5. The award will be made on the results of fulltime undergraduate degree examinations other than the degree examination itself. At the Lá na ngradam event the title will be awarded to students who obtained the following minimum standards in the session 2015/16. Students whose examination performance meets the minimum requirement AND is ranked in the top 7% of the year class. First Year Second Year Third Year First-class Honours 70% or over First-class Honours 70% or over First-class Honours 70% or over 5.2 Scoláireachtaí Bhord na Gaeilge 1. Scoláireachtaí iad seo atá á dtairiscint ag Údarás na hollscoile, ar mholadh Bhord na Gaeilge san Ollscoil mar thacaíocht don chlár teagaisc trí Ghaeilge san Ollscoil, agus ar mhaithe le céimithe ar ardchaighdeán acadúil agus Gaeilge a chur ar fáil in ábhair éagsúla. 2. Bronnfar na Scoláireachtaí ar mhic léinn a bheas cláraithe sa chéad, sa dara nó sa tríú bliain de chúrsa fochéime san Ollscoil faoi na coinníollacha seo a leanas: (a) (b) go bhfuil siad ag freastal ar chúrsaí a gcéime trí mheán na Gaeilge. nó go leanfaidh siad an chéad, an dara agus an tríú bliain dá gcúrsa céime trí Ghaeilge, nó an méid den chúrsa a bheas ar fáil trí Ghaeilge san Ollscoil ó thráth go chéile, agus 40 College of Science

42 air sin go seasfaidh siad scrúduithe an chúrsa trí Ghaeilge nó an méid díobh a bheas á réachtáil trí Ghaeilge ó thráth go chéile. (c) gur éirigh go maith leo i scrúdú na hardteistiméireachta (i gcás na mac léinn chéad bhliana agus sa scrúdú deiridh ollscoile i gcás na mac leínn dara agus tríú bliana). 3. Is fiú 1600 an Scoláireacht agus íocfar mar a leanas í, faoi réir tuairisc shásúil a fháil ón a Ranna cuí maidir le dul chun cinn an tsealbhóra. Samhain 800 Márta 800 An Coiste Scoláireachta, ar chomhairle ó na ranna cuí, a chinnfeas íocaíocht do gach sealbhóir scoláireachta ar leith, nuair a bhíonn an Coiste sásta go bhfuil cúrsaí trí Ghaeilge á ndéanamh ag an sealbhóir i rith na bliana acadúla i gceist. 4. Féadfar an Scoláireacht a athnuachan faoi na coinníollacha céanna i leith an dara bliain den chúrsa Céime ach tuairisc shásúil a fháil ó na Ranna cuí maidir le dul chun cinn an tsealbhóra. Is ar thorthaí scrúduithe an chéad bhliain ollscoile a bhronnfar scoláireachtaí sa dara bliain agus is ar thorthaí scrúduithe na dara bliana a bhronnfar scoláireachtaí sa tríú bliain orthu siúd a dhéanann freastal ar na cúrsaí trí Ghaeilge. 5. Coiste Scoláireachta, arna cheapadh ag an Uachtarán, a bhronnfaidh na Scoláireachtaí ar fad. Cuirfidh an Coiste san áireamh: (i) (ii) (iii) torthaí na hardteistiméireachta agus torthaí agallaimh i gcás mhic léinn don chéad bhliain agus torthaí an scrúdaithe deiridh ollscoile i gcás na mac léinn don dara agus tríú bliain. tuairisc ó chomhaltaí den fhoireann teagaisc; oiriúnacht an chláir oibre ó thaobh aidhmeanna na scoláireachta. Féadfar agallamh a chur ar iarrthóirí freisin. 6. Féadfar fiche a cúig (25) Scoláireacht a bhronnadh ar mhic léinn sa chéad, dara agus tríú bliain. 7. Féadfaidh an Coiste an Scoláireacht a tharraingt siar tráth ar bith má tharlaíonn nach bhfuil coinníollacha na scéime á gcomhlíonadh ag an sealbhóir. 8. Ní bheidh dul thar bhreith an Choiste i bhfeidhmiú na scéime. National University of Ireland Galway 41

43 5.3 Irish Language Prizes 1. Údarás na hollscoile offers for competition among registered students of the University the following Prizes: (a) (b) Three Irish Language Prizes (one of 32, one of 26, and one of 13) open for competition to all students of the First Year (holders of Government Gaeltacht Scholarships and holders of University Gaeltacht Scholarships excepted); Three Irish Language Prizes (one of 32, one of 26, one of 13) open for competition to all students of the Second Year (holders of Government Gaeltacht Scholarships and holders of University Gaeltacht Scholarships excepted). 2. The Examinations for these Prizes will be oral and written. The Examinations will be held in October; due notice of the Examinations will be given. 5.4 Helen M. Moran Scholarship 1. This Scholarship was made possible by a generous donation to the University in 1999 by Mary T. Moran of Boston, MA in memory of her sister, Helen M. Moran, B.S.E., M.Ed., a graduate of Boston State College and Simmons College, Prince School of Retailing. Helen M. Moran had a distinguished 40- year career in education with the Boston Public Schools as an educator and administrator. The Moran parents were from Waterford. 2. There will be one annual scholarship funded by the income from the donation of $40,000. The Scholarship will be awarded to one applicant from one of the following categories: (i) (ii) (iii) A first-year student registered for any of the primary degree courses at National University of Ireland, Galway and who has demonstrated a high level of achievement in Gaelic Football with the potential to become a University representative player A postgraduate student registered for any Master-level postgraduate course at National University of Ireland, Galway and who has demonstrated a high level of achievement in Gaelic Football at University representative level An outstanding graduate registered for the M.Ed. degree course or M.A. degree, by research, in education at National University of Ireland, Galway. Preference will be given to suitably qualified students who are also natives of Waterford. 42 College of Science

44 5.5 The Dr James Massey Keegan Scholarship 1. This Scholarship has been founded by James Massey Keegan, M.A., M.B., M.Ch., B.A.O., a graduate of Queen s College and of National University of Ireland, Galway. 2. The value of the Scholarship, originally the interest for one year on 1,143 invested by the Graaff Reinet Board of Executors Limited, in first class mortgage bonds on landed property, is now 1, It is offered for competition among Mayo students. 4. The Leaving Certificate Examination of the Department of Education and Science, on the results of which the Scholarship is awarded must be passed as a whole, and must be the Leaving Certificate Examination of the year in which the candidate competes for the Scholarship. The Scholarship will be awarded to the Mayo student whom the Academic Council, having considered the results of these examinations, regards as having obtained first place among the Mayo students whose names appear on the pass list and who have notified the Admissions Office that they are candidates for this Scholarship. 5. The holder of this Scholarship must take out a full course of lectures in National University of Ireland, Galway, leading to a First University Examination in the year in which he/she is awarded the Scholarship. 6. This Scholarship may be held with any other Scholarship. 7. One-half of the Scholarship will be paid in October, one-fourth in January, and one-fourth in April. 8. Intending candidates must give notice to the Admissions Office, National University of Ireland, Galway, on or before 1 st June. 5.6 The Peel Prizes 1. Two Prizes, originally founded by Sir Robert Peel, and now valued at 1,000 each, are offered each year for competition among candidates who are Matriculated students of the National University of Ireland, and who have not obtained in any preceding year credit for a course or a part of a course leading to an Examination in the National University or in any other University. One Prize is offered in English Composition and the other in Geometry. 2. The course for the Examination in Geometry is the Honours Course for the Leaving Certificate Examination. 3. The Examinations will be held in the Michaelmas term. Due notice of the arrangements for these Examinations will be posted on one of the University notice boards. 4. A Peel Prize will not be awarded unless some candidate reaches the standard fixed by the Examiner. National University of Ireland Galway 43

45 5. A Peel Prize will not be paid unless the successful candidate thereof is a student of University. A Peel Prize in Geometry will not be paid unless the successful candidate thereof has taken out a Course in Mathematics. 5.7 The Eli Lilly Chemistry Prize The Prize, valued at 1,000, will be awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest mark in Chemistry in the First Science Examination (including the First Science Examination for the degree of B.Sc. in Biopharmaceutical Chemistry) and who subsequently registers for the Second Science Course in Chemistry in the University. 5.8 Sports Scholarships The University offers a number of sports scholarships to student-athletes of outstanding calibre who register as students of the University. These scholarships are aimed at persons who have the potential to achieve a high level of performance in sport while pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree course, postgraduate degree course, or postgraduate diploma course. Scholarship Application Forms are available from the Sports Officer, National University of Ireland, Galway. Tel: (091) , Extn. 2165; Fax (091) University Prizes Students of this University may compete for the Prizes, Medals, Scholarships and Studentships offered for competition by the National University of Ireland. For information regarding these Prizes, etc., students are referred to the Registrar, The National University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2; Tel. No Scoláireachtaí Na Gaeltachta Curtha Ar Bun Ag Údarás na hollscoile Fuagraí Faoi Leith Ní bheidh costas taistil ná costas aíochta le fáil ag aon duine dá dtiúrfaidh Coiste Scoláireachtaí na Gaeltachta cuireadh dhó teacht ag an scrúdú Gaeilge le haghaidh na Scoláireachtaí. Caithfear iarratais le haghaidh na Scoláireachtaí a chur isteach ar 1 Meán Fómhair nó roimhe, chuig an Oifig Iontrála, Ollscoil na héireann, Gaillimh 44 College of Science

46 I. Is ionann an Ghaeltacht, maidir leis an gcóras seo, agus an chuid d Éirinn atá fá dhath dearg agus buí ar léarscáil Choimisiúin na Gaeltachta. II. 1. Tá Údarás na hollscoile ag tairscint roinnt áirithe Scoláireachtaí san Ollscoil do chainteoirí dúchais Gaeilge a rugadh nó a tóigeadh sa ngaeltacht, a bhfuil Scrúdú na hardteistiméireachta bainte amach acu. Má bhíonn iarrthóirí istigh as an mbreac-ghaeltacht nach bhfuil ina gcainteoirí dúchais amach agus amach agus má bhíonn an scrúdaitheoir Gaeilge sásta gur Gaeilgeoirí maithe iad, tig leis an gcoiste, má bhíonn airgead sparála sa gciste, scoláireachtaí a thabhairt do dhaoine den tsórt seo. 2. Is fiú 254 sa mbliain ar feadh cheithre mblian gach Scoláireacht acu seo, ach beidh cead ag Coiste Scoláireachtaí na Gaeltachta scoláire a bhfuil an chéim bainte amach aige nó aici, d ainmniú, ar chuntair áirithe, le haghaidh Scoláireachtaí den 5ú bhliain. 3. Duine ar bith atá ag cur isteach ar cheann de na Scoláireachtaí seo ní mór dhó Foirm Iarratais a fhail ón Oifig Iontrála, agus é a bheith istigh aige, líonta go dlisteanach, ar 1 Meán Fómhair, nó roimhe. 4. Ní mór don Iarrthóir na scrúduithe seo a sheasamh: (a) Scrúdú na hardteistiméireachta. (b) Scrúdú béil agus scríofa i ngaeilge. Bronnfar na Scoláireachtaí do réir iarmhartha na scrúduithe tuasríofa. Ligfear 300 marcanna le haghaidh na Gaeilge ag an Scrúdú béil agus scríofa i ngaeilge ((b) thuas). Cuirfear na gráid a bainfear amach (taobh amuigh den Ghaeilge) ag Scrúdú na hardteistiméireachta san áireamh le haghaidh na Scoláireachtaí. Má bhíonn pas faighte ag iarrthóir i níos mó ná cúig ábhair (taobh amuigh den Ghaeilge) is iad gráid na gcúig n-ábhar is fearr ar éirigh leis an iarrthóir iontu, a cuirfear san áireamh. 5. Ní mór d iarrthóirí an Ardteistiméireacht a bhaint amach in aon iarracht amháin, na hábhair a bheith do réir mar tá luaite i riail 4 thuas. 6. Gheobhaidh gach iarrthóir dlisteanach cuireadh go dtí an scrúdú Gaeilge le haghaidh na Scoláireachtaí. 7. Beidh an scrúdú seo i ngaeilge ar bun san Ollscoil chomh luath agus faightear toradh Scrúdú na hardteistiméireachta. Is é Ollamh na Nua-Ghaeilge san Ollscoil a chuirfeas na hiarrthóirí faoi scrúdú. Gheobhaidh gach iarrthóir fuagra roimh ré fá dháta an scrúduithe. National University of Ireland Galway 45

47 8. Ní bronnfar scoláireacht ar aon duine nach sroicheann an caighdeán atá ceaptha, le haghaidh na Scoláireachtaí, ag an gcoiste. Ní bheidh feidhm le scoláireacht ach amháin sa mbliain ina mbronntar í muna mbí cúis an-speisialta leis. 9. An té a n-éireoidh leis Scoláireacht a bhaint amach, cuirfidh sé/sí in iúl don Oifig Iontrála, i dtosach an tseisiúin cé na hábhair léinn ar mian leis/léi freastal orthu. Pér bith cúrsa a shocraíos Scoláire a dhéanamh, is ar na léachtaí i ngaeilge le haghaidh an chúrsa sin a dhéanfas sé/sí freastal. Mura bhfuil cúrsa iomlán le fáil i ngaeilge, déanfaidh sé/ sí freastal ar phér bith léachtaí atá le fáil i ngaeilge le haghaidh an chúrsa. Ní bheidh cead ag aon scoláire a chúrsa léinn d athrú gan cead faoi leith ó n gcomhairle Acadúil. 10. Ina fo-choda a híocfar an Scoláireacht. Is féidir fochuid nó an t-iomlán dá Scoláireacht a bhaint de mhac léinn, (a) mura mbí iompar ceart, oiriúnach air/uirthi, (b) má mbíonn sé/sí faillíoch ag freastal na léachtaí, (c) mura n-éirí leis/léi i bhfo-scrúduithe na dtéarmaí. 11. Is ar scrúdú na hollscoile nó san Ollscoil a sheasamh don mhacléinn i ndeireadh na bliana atá coinneáil ar aghaidh na Scoláireachta dhó an bhliain dár gcionn, is é sin, mura dtuga an Chomhairle Acadúil toil ar a mhalairt. 12. Ní ghlacfaidh an Coiste le haon fhoirm iarratais nach bhfuil líonta go cúramach agus go hiomlán. III. Beidh cead ag Údarás na hollscoile scoláireachtaí na Gaeltachta a bhronnadh ar Ghaeilgeoirí ó dhúchas ar éirigh leo an Chéad Scrúdú Ollscoile a bhaint amach, má mholann Coiste Scoláireachtaí na Gaeltachta a leitheid seo de dhaoine chuige. Tá tuilleadh eolas faoi Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta ar fáil ó Peadar Uasal Mac an Iomaire, Príomhfheidhmeannach Acadamh na hollscolaíochta Gaeilge An Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta Scoláireachtaí Ollscoile Bronnann an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta Scoláireachtaí Ollscoile atá intsealbhaithe i Ollscoil na heireann, Gaillimh faoi réir an dá scéim seo a leanas: Scoláireachtaí Ollscoile do Mhicleinn ón ngaeltacht agus Scoláireachtaí chun cur ar chumas Macléinn Cúrsaí Ollscoile a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge. Is féidir tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi na Scoláireachtaí seo ó: An Rúnaí, An Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta, Brainse an Iarbhunoideachais, Teach Apollo, Baile Átha Cliath College of Science

48 5.12 Duais Christofides Bronnfar suas le ceithre cinn de dhuaiseanna/dámhachtainí ar mhic léinn sa chéad bhliain a roghnóidh an Mhatamaitic trí Ghaeilge, mar seo a leanas: 1. Bonn Christofides + Sparánacht 600 don mhac léinn a ghnóthóidh an chéad áit in MA102/MA134 (ach íosmharc 70% a bheith bainte amach). Tabhair faoi deara: Tá an duais seo ainmnithe i gcuimhne ar Tony Christofides a d oibrigh go dian ar mhaithe leis an Matamaitic a chur ar fáil trí Ghaeilge sa Scoil agus a bhásaigh go gairid i ndiaidh dó dul ar scor ó OÉ Gaillimh. Díol suntais a bhí ina chuid dúthrachta agus a phaiteantacht sa Ghaeilge toisc gur Ghréagach ó dhúchas é. 2. Duais (sparánacht = 400) don chéad triúr mic léinn eile in MA102/MA134 (ach íosmharc 60% a bheith bainte amach). 3. Bronntar na duaiseanna ar Lá na ngradam de réir a stádas. There will be up to four prizes/awards for students of Mathematics through Irish in first year, as follows: 1. The Christofides Medal + Bursary of 600 for first student overall in MA102/MA134 (subject to minimum mark of 70%). Note: This prize is named after Tony Christofides, who was a key contributor to the School s provision of Mata trí Ghaeilge and who died shortly after retirement from NUI Galway. His enthusiasm for and fluency in the Irish language was especially notable given his Greek nationality. 2. Prize (bursary = 400) for the next 3 students in MA102/MA134 (subject to minimum mark of 60%). 3. The prizes are awarded on Lá na ngradam in accordance with their prestige. National University of Ireland Galway 47

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50 6. Marks & Standards 2015/ Introduction Degree Programme Curricula Module Descriptions and Weightings Arrangements for Assessment and Formal Examination Passing and Progression Award of Honours Deferral Provision Transcripts Dealing with Exceptions or Deviations College of Science Regulations Sub-module Components National University of Ireland Galway 49

51 Marks & Standards for all Fulltime Undergraduate Degree Examinations All modules on Level 8 Programmes, whether Yr, 1, 2, 3, 4 are level 8 modules. Exit awards may be made at level Introduction These general regulations apply to all fulltime undergraduate degree programmes in the University. Every fulltime undergraduate programme must comply with these regulations unless otherwise provided as per section 6.9 below. Students must also refer to the specific College degree programme regulations and requirements. These regulations are approved by the University s Academic Council and are regulated and reviewed by the Academic Council s Standing Committee, following prior consideration by the Academic Regulations Committee. The Academic Regulations Committee will be comprised of the Registrar and Deputy-President (Chair), Deans of College, another representative from each College and the Director of Adult Education. Relevant administrative staff will be in attendance at the Committee s meetings. The Committee will report to Standing Committee of Academic Council. 6.2 Degree Programme Curricula The University s awards and degree programmes are organized in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Programmes of study are organized into specific units of study called Modules. Each Module is a unit of teaching and learning formally offered within the University, and carrying credit expressed as a number of credit points in accordance with the ECTS. A programme will have a prescribed aggregate credit value in accordance with the Level of Study as set-out in Ireland s National Framework for Qualifications, FETAC. Fulltime undergraduate degree programmes are aligned with Level 8 of the Framework and consist of 3, 4 or more academic years of study. An Academic Year for a fulltime undergraduate degree will have a module load to an aggregate credit value of 60 ECTS. Undergraduate degree programmes at the University are normally organized into Stages delimited by an Academic Year of study. Each Stage (or Programme Year) will have prescribed Learning Outcomes for that Stage or Year and will have an associated aggregate credit value, 60 ECTS. For completion of a Stage (or Programme Year), fulltime students will be required to successfully complete the relevant aggregate credit standard, 60 ECTS. Full-time students will be expected to complete a stage within an academic year. Part-time students may complete a stage over several 50 College of Science

52 years, accumulating the credits required for each stage in a more flexible credit accumulation structure. For part-time students the University may set a minimum number of credits that must be taken during any given academic year. Students must successfully complete each stage before progressing to a subsequent one. 6.3 Module Descriptions and Weightings Each programme offered by the University will comprise a set of Modules where each module represents a unit of teaching and learning with prescribed Learning Outcomes, and carrying credit expressed as a number of credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System. Module Descriptions will be specified in the University s central Module Repository (or Module Manager System) and will be set-out in the Programme Descriptions and Regulations for each College s programmes. Individual modules will have an ECTS credit weighting of 5 ECTS, or may be expressed in whole multiples of 5 ECTS where good academic practice requires larger units of study. Credit is awarded to students who obtain 40% on a module (see also provisions on compensation at 6.5 below). 6.4 Arrangements for Assessment and Formal Examination The University s standard examination periods are End of semester 1 End of Semester 2 Repeat (of Semester 1 and 2) Examinations (August). The holding of examinations outside of these periods requires the prior approval of the Academic Regulations Committee. Repeat examinations will be held for all programmes and modules unless the prior approval of the Academic Regulations Committee is given. Modules may be assessed in any combination of formal examinations, assignments, projects, essays, papers, reports, presentations & debates, locally-set exercises, laboratory or field-work, or other experiential learning. Where modules are examined by means of a formal examination paper administered by the University s Examinations Office and time-tabled centrally, the examination will be of a standard National University of Ireland Galway 51

53 two hours duration. Where a module weighting is greater than 5 ECTS, the formal examination may be broken into a number of 2 hour papers or one 2 hour paper and alternate assessment methods (e.g. a 10 credit year-long module might attract two 2 hour examinations). In exceptional circumstances, where robust academic assessment reasons require longer examinations, 3-hour (or longer) examinations may be facilitated. Approval for such arrangements will require the prior approval of the Academic Regulations Committee. 6.5 Passing and Progression The Examination Board is the formal examination authority for each College and examination session. Chaired by the Dean, the Board is made-up of academic staff members of the College and extern examiners from the relevant disciplines, or from the Colleges responsible for multi- College programmes. Only those decisions approved by the Examinations Board will be formally recognized as official University examination results relating to Passing, Progression, Determination of Honours, and Granting of Deferrals. Examination Boards will be held at the end of a Stage, normally Semester 2, and after the repeat examinations in August. The Examination Board will determine the overall result and will apply compensation provisions. Progression Undergraduate degree programmes at the University are normally organized into Stages. Students must successfully complete each stage before progressing to a subsequent one. Full-time Undergraduate Degree Programmes will be organised on an academic year basis, where each year represents a defined Stage. Full-time undergraduate students will be required to register for and present for examination in a set of modules to a total credit weighting of 60 ECTS, in accordance with the programme structures and regulations set-out in the College s Programme Descriptions and Regulations for their chosen programme of study. Provision may be made for Part-time students to complete a stage over several years, accumulating the credits required for each stage in a more flexible credit accumulation structure. Passing The pass mark on all modules is 40%. Where different components of assessment (course work, laboratory work, continuous assessment, final assessment, etc.) within a module contribute to the final grade it shall not normally be a requirement that any one of these components be separately passed. Only an overall mark for the module will be returned. Marks will not be returned for components of a module. 52 College of Science

54 A mark of Incomplete must be returned to the Examinations Office where there is a requirement that an element(s) of a module be passed and that element(s) is not passed. A student is required to retake all elements of an incomplete module unless the relevant College provides by regulation that students be exempt from retaking specific components. College level provisions should be the same across all programmes and modules in a College Carrying Forward Marks A student will be given credit for modules passed and will not have to re-present for examination in any module in which a minimum mark of 40% has been returned within the time-limit set out in regulations for the successful completion of the particular stage. The normal time-limit for carrying forward of marks to subsequent examination sessions is 2 academic years. A College may prescribe a time-limit provision other than the preceding one with the approval of the Academic Regulations Committee Material Assessed at Repeat Examinations Marks for components of a module (i.e. sub-module assessment elements) from previous attempt(s) do not carry forward from one assessment to the next unless the relevant College has made provision to exempt student from retaking specific components for academic reasons. Compensation Provision Compensation will only be applied in cases where its application enables the student to pass the Examination as a whole. The pass standard for a Module is 40%. However a student with marks of less than 40% in one or more modules will be deemed to have passed the Stage provided the aggregate mark for all modules of the Stage is at least 40% the mark in every module is 35% or more the module(s) with marks in the range 35-39% total 15 ECTS or less The carrying forward of marks into a particular examination session does not invalidate the potential for compensation provision to be applied in that session. Where a module has been passed by compensation the mark for the module will appear on transcripts with a grade of Pass by Compensation. National University of Ireland Galway 53

55 In some programmes, Compensation may not be allowed in core or mandatory prescribed modules or groups of modules, as to do so would undermine the achievement of the learning outcomes for the Stage or Programme. These specific regulations will be set-out in the College s Programme Descriptions and Regulations for the relevant degree programmes Capping of Examination Marks The marks at a repeat or deferred examination will not be capped unless a cap has been recommended by the University s Examination Security Group. 6.6 Award of Honours Honours are awarded according to the following scheme, for each complete stage of study; that is, for each completed academic year for full-time undergraduate students. Award of Honours for Degree Examinations At degree level, honours will be calculated on the basis of 30% of the aggregate mark obtained at the pre-final stage* Examination and 70% of the aggregate mark obtained at the final stage Examination. The standard will be based upon the following table: H1 70% on the aggregate H2.1 60% on the aggregate H2.2 50% on the aggregate H3 40% on the aggregate * Another year, other than the pre-final year, may be nominated for valid academic reasons with the approval of the Academic Regulations Committee. Pre- Final Stage Examinations Honours will be calculated based upon the following table: H1 70% on the aggregate H2.1 60% on the aggregate H2.2 50% on the aggregate Note (1): Where a module is offered at pass and honours level, a scale for translating marks obtained at the pass level will be used to translate the marks to the equivalent mark at the honours level for the purpose of computing honours. 54 College of Science

56 Note (2): Honours are awarded only on the aggregate performance at an Examination as a whole. Honours are not awarded on the basis of results obtained in individual modules. Note (3): Credit awarded on the basis of a prior award or on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be grade neutral and will not be taken into account in the calculation of honours. 6.7 Deferral Provision Application for permission to defer taking a module or modules to a subsequent examination session must be made in accordance with the Deferral Application Procedures of the University. 6.8 Transcripts Student transcripts will include details of all modules for which a mark has been entered. The Degree Honours Standard reported will be based on the grade bands shown in 6 above. The only additional or alternative annotations will be: Exempt Pass by Compensation. Deferred Incomplete Audit 6.9 Dealing with Exceptions or Deviations Only in exceptional circumstances will deviations be permitted from these regulations. A structural deviation is a significant and permanent change to these regulations which might be authorized for one or more programmes. Where a structural deviation is required for sound academic purposes, application must be made to the Academic Regulations Committee of Academic Council s Standing Committee, which shall recommend to Academic Council Standing Committee in the matter of applications received. A concession is the granting of explicit permission by the Standing Committee, following consideration and recommendation by the Academic Regulations Committee, to permit the deviation of a programme of study from these prescribed regulations. A concession may be required in occasional circumstances and will be a matter for Academic Council Standing Committee, following consideration and recommendation by the Academic Regulations Committee National University of Ireland Galway 55

57 6.10 College of Science Regulations Sub-module Components 15 Credit First Year Module component structure (Including Continuous Assessment) Each of the two written examination papers has two sittings (1st Sitting and 2nd Sitting). The continuous assessment sub-module component has just one sitting (1st Sitting). Written Examination Papers Continuous Assessment 60% 40% Paper 1 Paper 2 Homework, in-class tests, weekly laboratory sessions, laboratory examination (E.g. laboratory MCQ). 30% 30% 40% A student will have passed if the mark in the continuous assessment component is at least 35% [14 out of 40] and the overall module mark is at least 40%. A student will have failed the 1st sitting where the overall module mark is less than 40% and the mark in the continuous assessment component is at least 35% [14 out of 40]. The student must repeat the two written examination papers with a view to improving their overall module mark, retaining their continuous assessment mark from the 1st sitting. A student will be incomplete if the mark in the continuous assessment component is less than 35% [14 out of 40]. In this case, the student must re-register for the module the following year and re-engage in all parts of the module again. No credit can be accumulated for sub-module components between 1st sitting and 2nd sitting. 56 College of Science

58 Continued: 15 Credit First Year Module component structure (Including Continuous Assessment) 1st Sitting Result Paper 1 Paper 2 Continuous Assessment Module % Result Module Result 2nd Sitting Permissions Paper 1 Paper 2 Continuous Assessment Scenario 1 Pass Pass Pass (>= 35%) >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 2 Pass Fail Pass (>= 35%) >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 3 Fail Fail Pass (>= 35%) >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 4 Fail Pass Pass (>= 35%) >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 5 Fail Fail Pass (>= 35%) < 40% Fail Repeat Repeat n/a Scenario 6 Fail Pass Pass (>= 35%) < 40% Fail Repeat Repeat n/a Scenario 7 Pass Fail Pass (>= 35%) < 40% Fail Repeat Repeat n/a Scenario 8 Pass Pass Fail (<35%) n/a Incomplete n/a n/a n/a Scenario 9 Fail Fail Fail (<35%) n/a Incomplete n/a n/a n/a Scenario 10 Fail Pass Fail (<35%) n/a Incomplete n/a n/a n/a Scenario 11 Pass Fail Fail (<35%) n/a Incomplete n/a n/a n/a If a student fails at the 2 nd sitting written examination, they must re-register for the module the following year and re-engage in all parts of the module again. National University of Ireland Galway 57

59 15 Credit First Year Module component structure (No Continuous Assessment) Each of the three written examination papers has two sittings (1 st Sitting and 2 nd Sitting). Written Examination Papers 100% Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper % 33.33% 33.33% A student will have passed if the overall module result is at least 40%. If a student fails at 1 st sitting, they must repeat all sub-module components. No credit can be accumulated for sub-module components between 1 st sitting and 2 nd sitting. 1st Sitting Result 2nd Sitting Permissions Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Module % Module Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Result Result Scenario 1 Pass Pass Pass >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 2 Pass Pass Fail >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 3 Pass Fail Fail >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 4 Fail Fail Pass >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 5 Fail Pass Pass >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 6 Fail Pass Fail >= 40% Pass n/a n/a n/a Scenario 7 Pass Pass Fail < 40% Fail Repeat Repeat Repeat Scenario 8 Pass Fail Fail < 40% Fail Repeat Repeat Repeat Scenario 9 Fail Fail Pass < 40% Fail Repeat Repeat Repeat Scenario 10 Fail Pass Pass < 40% Fail Repeat Repeat Repeat Scenario 11 Fail Pass Fail < 40% Fail Repeat Repeat Repeat If a student fails at the 2 nd sitting, they must re-register for the module the following year and re-engage in all parts of the module again. 58 College of Science

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61 1st YEAR - SEMESTER I - Timetable /16 1st YEAR - SEMESTER I - Timetable - 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday CHE Cr CH L P* L P* P* L P* CH L P* L P* P* L P* CH L P* L P* P* L P* CP L L L MTH CS P* L P* L L CS103 5 L L MA L L L L MA L L L L MA L L L L MA L L L MA170 5 L ST237 5 L** L** L** L** P ST238 5 n/a - Semester II Module MP L L L MP191 5 n/a - Semester II Module ST112 5 L L ST113 5 n/a - Semester II Module BG110 5 L L BG111 5 NAS BO L L P* P* L L P* P* PHY Bmed OTH EOS P* P* P* P* L L EV102 5 L PH L P* P* P* P* P* L P* P* P* P* PH L BM110 5 L BM111 5 n/a - Semester II Module BM112 5 n/a - Semester II Module IE130 5 L IE131 5 n/a - Semester II Module AY104 5 To be confirmed EC135 5 L L L EC136 5 n/a - Semester II Module EC137 5 FR137 5 L L L GR150 5 L L L LW108 5 L L LW170 5 L Notes L Lecture, student attendance required P Practical, student attendance required L** Lecture, student attends two lectures per week P* Practical, student attends one practical per week 60 College of Science

62 1st YEAR - SEMESTER I - Timetable /16 Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday L P* P* CH101 O Flaherty Kirwan O Flaherty L P* P* CH120 Cairnes IT250 AM250 L P* P* CH130 Cairnes IT250 AM250 L P CP102 Cairnes / ENG-G018 IT250 / ENG-G018 AM250 / ENG-G018 L CS102 IT204 AM150 AM150 L CS103 AM150 AM150 L MA102 AnaG AnaG AnaG AnaG L MA161 O Flaherty Kirwan Kirwan Kirwan L MA180 IT250 Anderson AM150 AM200 L MA199 IT204 IT202 AC215 L MA170 TBC Finnegan P ST237 AM200 AC201/AM250 Anderson Finnegan le ST238 n/a - Semester II Module L L MP180 AM150 IT125 AM250 Anderson le MP191 n/a - Semester II Module ST112 IT204 IT202 le ST113 n/a - Semester II Module P* L L P* P* P* P* P* BO101 L BG110 Rm 125 Rm 125 Rm 125 L BG111 Rm 125 Kirwan / Cairnes / O Flaherty / IT250 O Flaherty (Grp 1: 1.00 pm); Cairnes (Grp 2: 11 am) L L EOS104 AM250 AM200 Cairnes EV102 * P* P* P* L PH101 Cairnes / Kirwan IT250 / Kirwan Cairnes / Kirwan PH109 Room 220 BM110 Finnegan le BM111 n/a - Semester II Module le BM112 n/a - Semester II Module IE130 ENG-1002 le IE131 n/a - Semester II Module AY104 ES201 To be confirmed L EC135 O Flaherty Kirwan O Flaherty le EC136 n/a - Semester II Module EC137 Continuous Assessment module L FR137 AM104 AC203 AM119 GR150 AM121 AM121 AM122 L LW108 IT125G Larmor LW170 ENG-3036 National University of Ireland Galway 61

63 1st YEAR - SEMESTER II - Timetable /16 1st YEAR - SEMESTER II - Timetable /16 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday CHE Cr CH L P* L P* P* L P* CH L P* L P* P* L P* CH L P* L P* P* L P* CP L L CS P* L P* L L CS103 5 n/a - Semester I Module MA L L L L MA L L L L MA L L L L MA L L L L MTH MA170 5 n/a - Semester I Module ST237 5 n/a - Semester I Module ST238 5 L** L** L** L** MP L L L MP191 5 L L ST112 5 n/a - Semester I Module ST113 5 L L BG110 5 L L BG111 5 NAS BO L L P* P* L P* PHY Bmed OTH EOS P* P* P* P* L L EV102 5 L PH L P* P* P* P* P* L P* P* P* P* PH P* L L BM110 5 n/a - Semester I Module BM111 5 BM112 5 IE130 5 n/a - Semester I Module IE131 5 L AY104 5 n/a - Semester I Module EC135 5 n/a - Semester I Module EC136 5 L L L EC137 5 FR137 5 L L L GR150 5 L L L LW108 5 n/a - Semester I Module LW170 5 L Notes L Lecture, student attendance required P Practical, student attendance required L** Lecture, student attends two lectures per week P* Practical, student attends one practical per week 62 College of Science

64 5/16 Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday L P* P* CH101 O Flaherty Kirwan O Flaherty L P* P* CH120 Cairnes AM250 AM250 L P* P* CH130 Cairnes AM250 AM250 L CP102 IT125 IT125G IT125G L CS102 AM150 TBC Dillon CS103 n/a - Semester I Module L MA102 Arus na Gaeilge Arus na Gaeilge Arus na Gaeilge Arus na Gaeilge L MA161 Kirwan Kirwan Kirwan Kirwan L MA180 IT250 Anderson Anderson Anderson MA199 AC202 AM110 /AM109 / AC202 MA170 ST237 ST238 McMunn McMunn / Larmor n/a - Semester I Module n/a - Semester I Module Larmor L L MP180 AM150 AM150 AM150 Anderson MP191 ENG-G047 IT203 ST112 P* L P* P* P* P* P* BO101 n/a - Semester I Module ST113 AC202 AC202 L BG110 Rm 125 Rm 125 Rm 125 L BG111 Rm 125 O Flaherty / Cairnes / O Flaherty / AM250 O Flaherty / AM250 L L EOS104 AM250 AM200 Cairnes EV102 * P* P* P* L PH101 Cairnes / Kirwan IT250 / Kirwan Cairnes / Kirwan L L P* PH109 Room 220 Room 220 Room 220 BM110 BM111 BM112 IE130 IE131 AY104 EC135 ENG-2001 ES201 n/a - Semester I Module Continuous Assessment module Continuous Assessment module n/a - Semester I Module n/a - Semester I Module n/a - Semester I Module L EC136 O Flaherty Kirwan O Flaherty EC137 Continuous Assessment module L FR137 AM104 tbc AM119 GR150 AM121 AM121 AM122 LW108 LW170 AC203 n/a - Semester I Module National University of Ireland Galway 63

65 James Hardiman Library Arts/Science Building The Quadrangle Arts Millennium Building IT Building Orbsen Building Engineering Building Áras na Gaeilge Áras na Mac Léinn and Bailey Allen Hall Sports Centre Accessible Route Across Campus (for the mobility impaired) Cafés, restaurants and bars A An Bhialann B Smokey Joe s Café C Coffee On Line D College Bar E Zinc Café F Friars Restaurant Arts/Science Building IT Building C 5 Student Informati (SID)/Áras Uí Chat 6 QUINCENTENNIAL BRIDGE Corrib Village (Student Accommodation) Áras Moyola Bank of Ireland Theatre J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics Áras Moyola River Corrib 2 B A 1 15 Student Information Desk (SID) /Áras Uí Chathail Under Construction Please excuse our temporary appearance DISTILLERY ROAD Engineering Building 7 11 E F NEWCASTLE ROAD Newcastle Road Entrance Ar Engineering Building ENG-1002 ENG-1003 ENG-2001 ENG-2003 ENG-2033 ENG-3036 ENG-G047 To Park & Ride and Dangan Sports Grounds St Anthony s Entrance J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics 64 College of Science

66 ENNIAL BRIDGE IT Building IT106 IT204 IT125 IT206 IT125G IT207 IT202 IT250 IT203 Student Information Desk (SID)/Áras Uí Chathail CAMPUS MAP IT Building Arás Uí Cathail UC102 To Galway City Cathedral D River Corrib C UNDER Arts/Science Building CONSTRUCTION Martin Ryan Institute MRI annex River Corrib 2 B A 1 8 UNIVERSITY ROAD University Road Entrance 4 3 DISTILLERY ROAD 10 NEWCASTLE ROAD James Hardiman Library.E. Cairnes School of Business nd Economics NEWCASTLE ROAD Newcastle Road Entrance Arts Millennium AM104 AM122 AM109 AM129 AM110 AM150 AM119 AM200 AM121 AM250 Arts Millennium Building Arts/Science Concourse AC201 AC202 AC203 AC214 Anderson Theatre D Arcy Thompson Theatre Dillon Theatre ES201, Environmental Science Seminar Room Kirwan Theatre Larmor Theatre O Flaherty Theatre Room 125, Biochemistry Seminar Room Room 125, Physics Room 220, Physics Room 224, Physics Room 233, Chemistry TB303, Tower 2 Tyndall Theatre National University of Ireland Galway 65

67 College of Science. First-year Student Year Planner Semester 1. September October November December Saturday Sunday 01 Monday 31 Tuesday Wednesday 02 Orientation Week 04 Week 9 02 Thursday Week 4 Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 09 Week 1 07 Week 5 11 Week Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 16 Week 2 14 Week 6 18 Week Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday 22 Week Wednesday Week 7 25 Week Thursday 24 Deadline for notifying Friday 25 module change Saturday Sunday Monday Bank Holiday 30 Study Week 28 Week 4 Tuesday Wednesday Week 8 Thursday Friday 30 Saturday 31 Sunday Study Week Exams Exams Xmas Holidays Xmas Holidays 66 College of Science

68 College of Science. First-year Student Year Planner Semester 2. January February March April May Saturday 01 Sunday 02 Bank Holiday Monday 03 Week Wednesday Week 8 Exams Thursday 03 Tuesday 01 Xmas Holidays Easter Holidays 06 Friday Saturday Sunday Exams Tuesday 06 Xmas Holidays 10 Week 5 09 Week 9 06 Week Wednesday Monday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Advisory 16 Monday Week for 2nd Year module choices 17 Tuesday 13 Week 1 17 Week Week Wednesday Bank Holiday Thursday Week Friday Saturday Sunday Week 2 24 Week 7 23 Easter Holidays 20 Study Week 25 Wednesday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Week Tuesday Easter Holidays 27 Week Exams Wednesday Monday Thursday Friday Saturday 31 Sunday Repeat examinations are scheduled between 2 nd and 12 th August National University of Ireland Galway 67

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70 Advisory Scheme Record Form Please complete and submit to your Adviser (Adviser s name issued following completion of on-line self-service registration.) GROUP:... ((GY301) Science (1BS1) students only) ID No.... Ollscoil na héireann, Gaillimh Coláiste na heolaíochta / College of Science Surname:... First Names:... Home Address: PLEASE CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE... Telephone :... Galway Address: Mobile Number:... Address (issued on your Statement of Subjects Selected at Registration):... School(s) at which you studied for Leaving Certificate:... Years: Years:... Leaving Certificate Results: Subjects Ordinary Higher Grade obtained National University of Ireland Galway 69

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