FACULTY OF SCIENCE Academic Year 2006/2007

FACULTY OF SCIENCE Academic Year 2006/2007 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS Undergraduate Programmes First University Examination in Science Second University Examination in Science Third University Examination in Science Detailed Distribution of Marks for Written and Practical Examinations in the Third University Examination in Science and in the B.Sc. Degree Examination (Honours) Three Year B.Sc. Honours Degree in Mathematical Science Four Year B.Sc. Honours Degree in Mathematics Four Year B.Sc. Honours Degree in Applied Mathematics Four Year B.Sc. Honours Degree in Subjects other than Mathematics and Applied Mathematics B.Sc. Degree Examination in Medical Subjects Online Diploma in Science and Technology Studies Online BSc in Science and Technology Studies Diploma in Scientific Studies (Gemmology) Diploma in Scientific Studies (Geology) Postgraduate Programmes Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Analytical Biochemistry/Chemistry) Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Geophysics) Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Mathematics) Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Microbiology) Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Occupational Health & Safety and Hygiene) Higher Diploma in Hydrology Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Mathematical Physics) Postgraduate Certificate in Biomedical Science Part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science Part-time M.Sc. Qualifying Examination M.Sc. Degree Examination European M.Sc. Astronomy M.Sc. Analytical Biochemistry/Chemistry M.Sc. Applied Science (Ecosystem Conservation and Landscape Management) M.Sc. Biomedical Science M.Sc. Biomedical Science Part-time M.Sc. Biotechnology M.Sc. Communications Systems Theory M.Sc. Hydrology M.Sc. Mathematical Science M.Sc. Mathematical Physics M.Sc. Mathematics 2

M.Sc. Medical Physics M.Sc. Meteorology M.Sc. Neuropharmacology M.Sc. Occupational Health & Safety and Ergonomics M.Sc. Quality and Reliability 3

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FACULTY OF SCIENCE FIRST UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE (including Denominated Degrees) Marks Maxima: Pass Standard: 100 marks for each subject (15 ECTS Credits) 40% in each subject. Honours Standard: First Honours Second Honours All subjects - 70% 60% Progression to Next Level of Course: Students are required to achieve an overall result of pass in their first year examinations before being permitted to progress to the second year of the programme. Award of Honours: Honours may be awarded in separate subjects provided the examination is passed as a whole. Candidates who pass by compensation are not eligible for Honours. Honours are awarded at the Summer examination only. Carry Forward: The First University Examination in Science must be passed as a whole. However, in the case where a candidate fails in the examination as a whole, but has obtained a mark of 40% or more in one or more subjects, the Board may decide to carry forward these marks to ALL succeeding examinations within the following time-limit: two years from the date of entering the course. Compensation: Compensation may only be used to enable a candidate to pass the examination as a whole. Compensation may be allowed in one subject only. Candidates who do not fall below 35 per cent may be passed, at the discretion of the Board, if they obtain in the other subjects excess marks above the pass standard equal to double the deficiency. Marks carried forward from Summer to Autumn at the first sitting of the examination may count for compensation but marks carried forward to subsequent years do not, except in exceptional circumstances, count for this purpose. Subject Groupings: All students taking the Undenominated B.Sc. Degree in Science must present for one of the following groups. Group A - Group B - Group C - Mathematics, Introduction to Mathematical Physics, Chemistry and Experimental Physics. Mathematics, Introduction to Mathematical Physics, Experimental Physics and Computer Science. Biology, Chemistry, Experimental Physics, Mathematics or Introduction to Mathematical Physics. 4

Group D - Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Ocean Science, Mathematics or Introduction to Mathematical Physics. Group E - Group F - Chemistry, Computer Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematics or Introduction to Mathematical Physics. Earth and Ocean Science, Experimental Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Introduction to Mathematical Physics. Distribution of Marks for Written and Practical Examinations: Written Practical Biology...... 70% 30% Experimental Physics 70% 30% Chemistry...... 70% 30% Computer Science... 70% 30% Earth and Ocean Sciences... 60% 40% [Biotechnology l A proportion of marks, up to a [Health & Safety Systems and Policy I maximum of 30% may be awarded for any combination of course work, orals, practicals and projects. In all examinations for courses given by the Department of Mathematics, a proportion of the marks, up to a maximum of 30%, may be awarded for (any combination of) course work, orals, practicals, projects. In all examinations for courses given by the Department of Mathematical Physics, a proportion of the marks, up to a maximum of 30% may be awarded for either orals, practicals, projects, tests, or for any combination thereof. In the First, Second and Third Year Physics courses (Experimental Physics, Applied Physics and Electronics) up to 10% of the 70% allotted to the written examination may be derived from continuous assessment and all of the 30% allotted to the practical component may be derived from the Year's Work and other related forms of continuous assessment. In First Year Marine Science (1MR1) and First Year Health & Safety Systems (1HF1), the combined Physics/Chemistry course (CP102) will need to be passed on the average. A candidate who passes this course on the average whilst failing a component module, will not be required to repeat the failed component. A candidate who fails CP102 on the average will be permitted to retain any passing mark (until the next sitting only), but will be required to repeat the failed component. Detailed distribution of marks for 1BO1: Biomedical Science. BM102 Biomedical Science & Information Technology 100 (15 ECTS Credits) Detailed distribution of marks for 1FM1: Financial Mathematics and Economics MA180: Mathematics 100 (15 ECTS Credits) EC100 Economics 100 (15 ECTS Credits) MM199 Computer Science II and Mathematical Methods I 100 (15 ECTS Credits) MA199 Statistics & Probability and Mathematics of Finance I 100 (15 ECTS Credits) 5

Detailed Distribution of Marks for 1PT1: Physics and Astronomy MA100/MA180/MA102 Mathematics MP1** 100 (15 ECTS Credits) Introduction to Mathematical Physics 100 (15 ECTS Credits) EP101/EP110 Experimental Physics 100 (15 ECTS Credits) AT100 Astronomy 100 (15 ECTS Credits) For the courses forming AT101(part of AT100), a proportion of marks, up to a maximum of 35% may be awarded for any combination of course work, orals, practicals and projects. 6

SECOND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE (Including Denominated Degree Programmes) Each student must study 60 ECTS Credits in the combination 20+20+20 or 20+20+10+10 Marks Maxima: Pass Standard: 100 marks for each module. 40% in each course module (20 or 10 ECTS Credits). Honours Standard: First Class 70% Second Class Grade 1 60% Second Class Grade 11 50% Results of Semester I examinations will be communicated to students by means of the following grades: Percentage Grade 70-100 A 60-69 B 55-59 C+ 50-54 C- 40-49 D 35-39 E+ 30-34 E- 0-29 F Examinations for Second Science will be held at the end of Semester I or the end of Semester II. The results of Semester I examinations will be incorporated with Semester II results to give an overall result. A candidate who passes a 20 ECTS Credit subject on the average between Semester I and Semester II whilst failing a 10 ECTS Credit component, will not be required to repeat the failed component. A candidate who fails a 20 ECTS Credit subject on the average between Semester I and Semester II will be permitted to retain the passing mark, but will be required to repeat the failed component. Repeat examinations for subjects failed either in Semester I or Semester II will be held in the Autumn. If, at the next sitting, the candidate does not attain a passing mark on the average in the 20 ECTS Credit subject, he/she will be required to re-sit the entire 20 ECTS Credit subject. Progression to Third Year: Students are required to achieve an overall result of pass in their second year examinations before being permitted to progress to the third year of the programme. Award of Honours: Provided the candidate attains the standard at the first attempt at examination in that subject, Honours may be awarded in individual subjects provided that the candidate passes the examination as a whole. Candidates who pass by compensation are not eligible for Honours. Honours are normally awarded at the Summer Examination only. In the 20 ECTS Credit subject MM292 Mathematical Science (Option) of the Denominated Degree Programme in Computing Studies (Mathematical Science/Computing Option), honours may only be awarded if the candidate has taken all of the components of the subject at Honours level. Honours will not be awarded in any mathematical options other than MA280. 7

Carry Forward: The Second University Examination in Science must be passed as a whole. However in the case where a candidate fails in the examination as a whole but has obtained a mark of 40% or more in any approved 10 ECTS Credit module (stand-alone) or 20 ECTS Credit subject, the Board may decide to carry forward these marks to ALL succeeding examinations within the following time-limit: two years from the date of passing the First University Examination in Science. Compensation: Compensation may only be used to enable a candidate to pass the examination as a whole. Compensation may only be allowed in a 20 ECTS Credit subject or in two 10 ECTS Credit stand-alone subjects. Candidates who do not fall below 35 per cent may be passed, at the discretion of the Board, if they obtain in the other subjects excess marks above the pass standard equal to double the deficiency. Marks carried forward from Summer to Autumn at the first sitting of the examination may count for compensation but marks carried forward from previous years do not, except in exceptional circumstances, count for this purpose. Progression to Final Year Honours of the B.Sc. degree on the basis of the Second University Examinations in Science For all the courses listed below a student must pass the First and Second University Examinations in Science (whether by compensation or not) and attain the standards indicated. In the case of Denominated Degrees, students failing to reach these standards may proceed to honours on the basis of the results of the Third University examination in Science. However, in the case of the Undenominated Science degree programme (BS), students who fail to reach these standard in their 2 nd Year but who attain a minimum of 55% in the designated courses in 3 rd Year will not be guaranteed entry to 4 th Year Honours. Such entry will be at the discretion of the Science Faculty Executive Committee in consultation with the Department concerned. Honours B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics: Obtain a minimum average of 50% in Second Year Honours Mathematics (MA280). Honours B.Sc. Degree in Applied Mathematics: Obtain a minimum average of 50% in Second Year Honours Mathematical Physics (MP280). Honours B.Sc. Degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics: Obtain a minimum average of 50% in both of the Second Year subjects MP280: Honours Mathematical Physics and EP201: Experimental Physics. Progression is also subject to approval by the Heads of Department of Mathematical Physics and Experimental Physics. Three Year B.Sc. Honours Degree in Mathematical Science A student who passes the Second University Examination in Science and who reaches Honours standards in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics or who reaches First Class Honours standard in one of these subjects may enter for the Honours B.Sc. Degree course in Mathematical Science. CS Denominated Degree Programme in Computing Studies (Mathematical Science/ Computing Option). Pass the Second Year examination as a whole and obtain 50% in the core (i.e. an average of 50% between the two subjects CS201 and MM291 and a pass in each of the two subjects) and a pass in the third subject. Students who do not qualify for Honours in Second Year courses which may lead to the Four Year B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics or the Four Year B.Sc. Degree in Applied Mathematics or the B.Sc. Honours Degree in Computing Studies (Mathematical Science/Computing), may, with the permission of the Departments concerned take appropriate Honours courses in Third Year programmes with a view to reaching a standard which will make them eligible for consideration by Faculty for entry to courses leading to the B.Sc. Honours Degree examination in any of the three courses named above. 8

BS: Undenominated Science Subjects (other than Mathematics, Mathematical Science, Applied Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and Physics): Obtain at the Second University Examination a minimum average of 50% in the 20 ECTS Credits designated as the subject core. Anatomy- AN202; Biochemistry BI201; Botany BT201; Chemistry CH201; Earth Sciences I EOS206; Earth Sciences II EOS207; Environmental Geosciences EOS209; Experimental Physics EP201; History of the Earth and Oceans EOS210; Microbiology MI201; Ocean Science EOS208; Pharmacology PM202; Physiology SI201; Zoology ZO201. BO Biomedical Science A mark of 50% in the Second Science Examination in BM201: Biomedical Science and also in any one of the following four subjects: AN202: Anatomy, BI201: Biochemistry, PM202: Pharmacology, SI201: Physiology. BY Biotechnology A mark of 50% in the Second Science Examination in any two of BI201 Biochemistry, CH201 Chemistry or MI201 Microbiology. EH Earth and Ocean Sciences A mark of 50% in the Second Science Examination in one of the following four subjects: EOS206: Earth Sciences I, EOS207: Earth Sciences II, EOS208: Ocean Sciences, EOS209: Environmental Geosciences, EOS210: History of the Earth and Oceans. EL Experimental Physics and Applied Physics and Electronics A minimum average of 50% in the Second Science Examination in the subject EP201. EV Environmental Science A minimum average of 50% in the Second Science Examination in two of the following subjects: BT201 Botany, CH201 Chemistry, ZO201 Zoology. FM Financial Mathematics and Economics A minimum average of 50% in the Second Science Examination in the core subjects MA280: Mathematics (Honours) and EC230: Economics HF Health & Safety Systems Obtain at the Second University Examination a minimum average of 50% in any 40 ECTS credits out of the total of 60 ECTS credits. MR Marine Science A minimum average of 50% in the Second Science Examination in EOS213: Introduction to Ocean Science and any one of the following (20 ECTS) subjects: BT201: Botany, MI201: Microbiology or ZO201: Zoology. PT Physics and Astronomy A minimum average of 50% in the Second Science Examination in both the subjects EP201 and AT200. Distribution of Marks for Written and Practical Examination: Written Practical and/or Oral Zoology, Earth and Ocean Sciences 60% 40% Mathematical Physics 80% 20% CS202 Computer Methods 50% 50% CS201 Computer Science A proportion of marks up to a maximum of 30% 9

may be awarded for any combination of course work, orals, practicals and projects. AT200 Astronomy EP201 Experimental Physics A proportion of marks, up to a maximum of 40% may be awarded for any combination of course work, orals, practicals and projects. All other subjects (except those governed by note on Mathematics Course). 70% 30% Detailed distribution of marks for 2BO1: Biomedical Science BM201 Biomedical Science 300 (15 ECTS Credits) Plus any three of the following subjects: AN202 Anatomy 300 (15 ECTS Credits) BI201 Biochemistry 300 (15 ECTS Credits) PM202 Pharmacology 300 (15 ECTS Credits) SI201 Physiology 300 (15 ECTS Credits) 1200 marks Detailed distribution of marks for 2FM1: Financial Mathematics and Economics EC230 Economics 400 (20 ECTS Credits) MA280 Mathematics (Honours) 400 (20 ECTS Credits) MA240 Probability and Statistical Inference 200 (10 ECTS Credits) CS210 Computing Studies 200 (10 ECTS Credits) 1200 marks Detailed Distribution of marks for 2PT1: Physics and Astronomy EP201 Experimental Physics 400 (20 ECTS Credits) MP200/MP280 Mathematical Physics 400 (20 ECTS Credits) AT200 Astronomy 400 (20 ECTS Credits) 1200 marks 10

THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE (Including Denominated Degree Programmes) Each student must study 60 ECTS Credits, with each subject comprising between 12 and 36 ECTS Credits Marks Maxima: Pass Standard: Compensation: 100 marks for each module. 40% in each subject (12 or 24 or 36 ECTS Credits) None. Honours Standard: First Class 70% Second Class, Grade 1 60% Second Class, Grade 11 50% Results of Semester I examinations will be communicated to students by means of the following grades: Percentage Grade 70-100 A 60-69 B 55-59 C+ 50-54 C- 40-49 D 35-39 E+ 30-34 E- 0-29 F Examinations for Third Science will be held at the end of Semester I or the end of Semester II. The results of Semester I examinations will be incorporated with Semester II results to give an overall result. A candidate who passes a 24 ECTS Credit or 36 ECTS Credit subject on the average between Semester I and Semester II will not be required to repeat any failed component. A candidate who fails a 24 ECTS Credit subject or 36 ECTS Credit subject on the average between Semester I and Semester II will be permitted to retain any passing mark in a component module, but will be required to repeat the failed component. Repeat examinations for subjects failed either in Semester I or Semester II will be held in the Autumn. If, at the next sitting, the candidate does not attain a passing mark on the average in the 24 ECTS Credit subject or 36 ECTS Credit subject, he/she will be required to re-sit the entire 24 ECTS Credit subject or 36 ECTS Credit subject. Award of Honours: Honours may be awarded in individual subjects of 12, 24 or 36 ECTS Credits. Honours may be awarded in individual subjects provided that the candidate passes the examination as a whole. Honours are awarded at the Summer Examination only. Honours will not be awarded in subjects taken at the pass level. Standard for Distinction: Candidates who attain a total of about 600 marks, but who are ineligible to proceed to 4 th Year Honours, may be awarded the Degree with Distinction. The Board of Examiners may decline to award the degree with Distinction notwithstanding the attainment of the required aggregate mark if an inadequate standard is shown in one of the subjects. 11

Note: The examination must be passed as a whole. However, a candidate who has obtained a mark of 40% or more in any approved 36 ECTS Credit subject or 24 ECTS Credit subject or 12 ECTS Credit subject may be permitted by the examiners to hold and be credited with the marks obtained in these units for the purpose of proceeding to the B.Sc. (General) Degree within the following time - limits: two years from the date of passing the Second University Examination in Science. A student who has failed a 12/10 ECTS Credit stand-alone subject will be deemed to have passed the B.Sc. (General) Examination (but will not be permitted to progress to Honours) provided: An average mark of 40% or more is obtained across all 60 ECTS Credits and Provided that a minimum mark of 30% has been obtained in the failed 12/10 ECTS Credit subject. The above concession will not apply to any 12/10 ECTS Credit component other than a 12/10 ECTS Credit stand-alone subject. It will not apply to a 12 ECTS Credit component which forms part of a 24 ECTS Credit or 36 ECTS Credit subject. Progression to Final Year Honours of the B.Sc. degree on the basis of the Third University Examinations in Science For all the courses listed below a student must pass the First, Second and Third University Examinations in Science (whether by compensation or not) and attain the standards indicated. In the case of Denominated Degrees, students failing to reach the standards set out in their 2 nd Year may proceed to honours on the basis of the results of the Third University examination in Science. However, in the case of the 3BS9: Undenominated Science degree programme (excluding 3BS3, 3BS4 and 3BS10), students who fail to reach the standard set out in their 2 nd Year but who attain a minimum of 55% in the designated courses in 3 rd Year will not be guaranteed entry to 4 th Year Honours. Such entry will be at the discretion of the Science Faculty Executive Committee in consultation with the Department concerned. 3BS9: Third Science Subjects (other than Mathematics, Mathematical Science, Applied Mathematics and Applied Mathematics and Physics): Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 50% or 55% in the 24 or 36 ECTS Credits designated as the subject core. Anatomy- AN310; Biochemistry - BI320; Botany - BT301; Chemistry - CH301; Earth Sciences I EOS306; Earth Sciences II EOS307; Ocean Sciences EOS308; Environmental Geosciences EOS309; Experimental Physics or Applied Physics and Electronics EP3XX; Microbiology - MI330; Pharmacology PM302; Physiology SI330; Zoology - ZO301. 3BS3: Honours B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics Part 1: Obtain a minimum average of 55% in the Third Year 36 ECTS Credit core MA380 (Mathematics). 3BS4: Honours B.Sc. Degree in Applied Mathematics: Obtain a minimum average of 55% in the Third Year 36 ECTS Credit core subject Applied Mathematics. 3BS10: Honours B.Sc. Degree in Applied Mathematics and Physics: Obtain a minimum average of 55% in 36 ECTS Credits of the 48 ECTS Credits comprising the designated Level 2 modules: EP3Y1, EP3Y2, MP324, MP3**. For the following programmes, certain standards are required for progression to honours at the Second University Examination in Science. Students who have attained the appropriate standard at the Second University examination in Science are deemed to be in Third Year 12

Honours and those who have not attained the prescribed standards are deemed to be in the B.Sc. (General) class. Biomedical Science 3BO2: Third Science (Biomedical Science- Honours) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 50% in the 24 ECTS Credits designated at core material in the major subject (AN310; BI320; PM302, SI330). 3BO1: Third Science (Biomedical Science- General) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 55% in the 24 ECTS Credits designated at core material in the major subject (AN310; BI320; PM302, SI330). Biotechnology 3BY2: Third Science (Honours) Biotechnology Obtain a minimum average of 50% in the Third Year Examination between BI316 Biochemistry (12 ECTS Credits), MI3** Microbiology (12 ECTS Credits) and BG301 Biotechnology (12 ECTS Credits). 3BY1: B.Sc. (General) degree Biotechnology Obtain a minimum average of 55% in the Third Year Examination between BI316 Biochemistry (12 ECTS Credits), MI3** Microbiology (12 ECTS Credits) and BG301 Biotechnology (12 ECTS Credits). Chemistry & Applied Chemistry 3CA3: Third Science (Chemistry & Applied Chemistry) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 55% in the 36 ECTS Credits designated as the core material (CH323). Mathematical Sience and Computer Science 3CS2: Third Year Honours (Mathl. Sc. & Comp.) Obtain 50% in the core (CS320 Computer Science and MM391 Mathematical Science) and a Pass in each of the two components. 3CS1: B.Sc. (General) degree (Mathl. Sc. & Comp.) Pass the Third Year Examination and obtain a minimum average of 55% in the group of modules designated as the core material. (CS320 Computer Science and MM391 Mathematical Science). Earth and Ocean Science 3EH2: Third Science (Earth and Ocean Science - Honours) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 50% in the 24 ECTS Credits designated as the core material (EOS306: Earth Sciences I or EOS307: Earth Sciences II or EOS308: Ocean Sciences or EOS309: Environmental Geosciences). 3EH1: Third Science (Earth and Ocean Science - General) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 55% in the 24 ECTS Credits designated as the core material (EOS306: Earth Sciences I or EOS307: Earth Sciences II or EOS308: Ocean Sciences or EOS309: Environmental Geosciences). Experimental Physics/Applied Physics and Electronics 3EL2: Third Science (Hons) (Exp. Physics/Applied Physics and Electronics) Obtain a minimum average of 50% in the Third Year Examination in the following 36 ECTS Credits designated as the core material EP3XX 3EL1: B.Sc. (General) degree (Exp. Physics and Applied Physics and Electronics) Obtain a minimum average of 55% in the Third Year Examination in the following 36 ECTS Credits designated as the core material: EP3XX Earth Science 3ER3: Third Science (Earth Science) 13

Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 55% in the 24 ECTS Credits designated as the core material (GE320). Environmental Science 3EV2: Third Science (Hons) (Environmental Science) Obtain an average of 50% in the Third Year Examination between three 12 or 9 ECTS Credit subjects which must include two of CH304 Analytical Chemistry, MI303 Environmental Microbiology, EV301 Environmental Management and Legislation. 3EV1: B.Sc. (General) degree (Environmental Science) Obtain an average of 55% in the Third Year Examination between three 12 or 9 ECTS Credit subjects which must include two of CH304 Analytical Chemistry, MI303 Environmental Microbiology, EV301 Environmental Management and Legislation. Financial Mathematics and Economics 3FM2: Third Science (Financial Mathematics and Economics - Honours) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 50% in the core which consists of any three of the six 10 ECTS Credit modules: MA381; MM350; MA309; EC391; EC389; EC387. 3FM1: Third Science (Financial Mathematics and Economics - General) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 55% in the core which consists of any three of the six 10 ECTS Credit modules: MA381; MM350; MA309; EC391; EC389; EC387. Health & Safety Systems 3HF2: Third Science (Health & Safety Systems - Honours) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 50% in any 36 ECTS Credits out of a total of 60 ECTS Credits modules. 3HF1: Third Science (Health & Safety Systems General) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 55% in any 36 ECTS Credits out of a total of 60 ECTS Credits modules. Marine Science 3MR2: Third Science (Marine Science - Honours) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 50% in the 24 ECTS Credits subject designated as the core material (MR314). 3MR1: Third Science (Marine Science - General) Obtain at the Third University Examination a minimum average of 55% in the 24 ECTS Credits subject designated as the core material (MR314). Physics and Astronomy 3PT2: Third Science (Hons) (Physics and Astronomy) Obtain a minimum average of 50% in the Third Year examination in the 36 ECTS designated as the core material (AT3XX). 3PT1: B.Sc. (General) degree (Physics and Astronomy) Obtain a minimum average of 55% in the Third Year Examination in the the 36 ECTS designated as the core material (AT3XX). In all the above provisions which stipulate a standard (e.g. 50% or 55%) above that of Pass (40%) for progression, a candidate will not be permitted to resit the examination for the purpose of achieving that standard. However, a candidate who fails a 12/10 ECTS Credit stand-alone subject or a 12 ECTS Credit component of a 24 ECTS Credit subject (other than the subject in which the student wishes to progress to Honours) will be permitted to repeat the failed subject/component in the Autumn and progress to Honours provided the required standard is attained. 14

Candidates who do not reach the standard required for entry to the Fourth Year will be awarded, if they reach the required standard, the B.Sc. (General) Degree at the end of their Third Year. DETAILED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS FOR WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS IN THE THIRD UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE Written Practical and/or Oral Anatomy, Applied Physics and Electronics, Experimental Physics, Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry (Third Year only) 70% 30% Physiology (Third Year only) 85% 15% Botany, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Zoology 60% 40% Modules involving Practical Work 70% 30% 3BS5: THREE YEAR B.Sc. HONOURS DEGREE IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE Marks Maxima: 1000 marks for each of the two subjects, Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. Honours Standards: First Class Honours 70% Second Class Honours, Grade l 60% Second Class Honours, Grade ll 50% Pass 40% In order to obtain the award of Honours, a candidate must obtain, on the two subjects as a whole, the average of the prescribed percentages for the Honours Grade. A candidate who does not obtain Honours may be awarded the B.Sc. Honours Degree at Pass level. A minimum of 40 per cent of the total marks shall be required for a pass. 15

FOURTH (HONOURS) UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE (Including Denominated Degree Programmes) Each student must study 60 ECTS Credits. Marks Maxima: Pass Standard: Compensation: 100 marks for each module. 40% in each subject None. Honours Standard: First Class 70% Second Class, Grade 1 60% Second Class, Grade 11 50% Award of Honours: A candidate who fails to gain admission to Fourth Year Honours course in accordance with the standards laid down above will be treated as a candidate for the Third University Examination in Science under the rules for that examination as laid down above. A candidate who does not obtain Honours may be awarded the B.Sc. (General) Degree. Such a candidate may be considered for the award of the B.Sc. (General) on the basis of marks obtained in the Third University Examination in Science. Students taking Fourth Year Honours Examinations and achieving a mark of between 40% and 49% therein (reaching a pass standard, but failing to reach honours) may be awarded a B.Sc. Honours Degree at Pass level. 4BS2: Fourth Year B.Sc HonoursDegree (other than Mathematics, Mathematical Science and Applied Mathematics): AN402: Anatomy; AX401: Applied Physics and Electronics; BI401: Biochemistry; BT401: Botany; CH401: Chemistry; CS421: Computer Science; GE401: Geology; EP402: Experimental Physics; MI401: Microbiology; PM417: Pharmacology; SI401: Physiology; ZO401: Zoology. 4BS6: B.Sc. Degree Examination in Medical Subjects The Marks and Standards laid out above for the Fourth Year Examination of the Four Year B.Sc. Honours Degree shall apply to the B.Sc. Degree Examination in Medical Subjects. AN402: Anatomy; BI401: Biochemistry; BR401: Bacteriology; PA401: Pathology; PM407: Pharmacology; SI401: Physiology. 4BS9: B.Sc. Degree Applied Mathematics and Physics MX402: Applied Mathematics and Physics 4BO2: Denominated Degree Programme in Biomedical Science Information Technology: 200 Core Subject: 800 Total 1000 B.Sc. Biomedical Science: Biochemistry major 16

Years work Report on practical course 25 Lab project and report 135 Seminar 40 Essay 40 240 240 Examinations Basic Biochemistry 40 Papers 1, 2 and 4 (summer) 300 (3 x 100) Paper 5 (summer) 60 Oral examination 160 560 560 Total 800 B.Sc. Biomedical Science: Physiology and Anatomy majors Years work Report on practical course 25 Lab project and report 135 Seminar 40 Essay 40 240 240 Examinations Paper 1 (Winter) 100 Papers 2,3 & 4(summer) 300 (3 x100) Oral examination 160 560 560 Total 800 B.Sc. Biomedical Science: Pharmacology major Years work Research Project 180 Journal Club 30 Computer Exam 30 240 240 Examinations Papers 2,3, 4 & 5 (summer) 400 (4 x100) Oral examination 160 560 560 Total 800 Information Technology CT319 Artificial Intelligence 100 CT869 Software Design and Development 100 200 200 4BY2: Denominated Degree Programme in Biotechnology BG410: Biotechnology 4CS2: Denominated Degree Programme in Mathematical Science/Computing Studies CS421 Computer Science 400 MM491 Mathematical Science 400 17

MM492 Option 200 MC401 Project 200 Total 1,200 In the calculation of honours, either (a) or (b) The combined marks of the Third and Fourth Years, taking 40% of the Third Year Marks and the total of the Fourth Year Marks (28.6% of 3 rd Year and 71.4% of 4 th Year combined). The marks of the Fourth Year only (100% of 4 th Year). Whichever shall be more beneficial to the candidate. 4EL3: Denominated Degree in Experimental Physics and Applied Physics or Electronics EP402: Experimental Physics 4EL4: Denominated Degree in Experimental Physics and Applied Physics or Electronics AX401: Applied Physics and Electronics 4ER2: Denominated Degree Programme in Earth Science ES401: Earth Sciences 4EV2: Denominated Degree Programme in Environmental Science EV410: Environmental Science 4FM2: Denomianted Degree Programme in Financial Mathematics and Economics MA470: Financial Mathematics and Economics In the calculation of honours, either: (a) The combined marks of the Third and Fourth Years, taking 40% of the Third Year Marks and the total of the Fourth Year Marks. (28.6% of 3 rd Year and 71.4% of 4 th Year combined) or (b) The marks of the Fourth Year only (100% of 4 th Year). Whichever shall be more beneficial to the candidate. 4HF2: Denominated Degree Programme in Health & Safety Systems IE323: Information Systems Ergonomics; IE436: Engineering Report; IE446: Project Management; IE332 Quality Management; HP440: Health & the Work Environment; IE405: Project; IE444: Human and Systems Reliability and IE447: Regulatory Affairs and Case Studies. 4MR2: Denominated Degree Programme in Marine Science MR401 Advanced Topics in Marine Science 400 (200/paper) Specialist Topics (i.e. one of MR402, MR403, MR404, MR405, MR406) 100 Selected Essays and Oral Presentation 100 18

Research Project 400 (350 for written thesis; 50 for oral presentation) Total 1,000 4PT2: Denominated Degree in Physics and Astronomy AT403: Physics and Astronomy FOUR YEAR B.Sc. HONOURS DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS The final results will be based on the aggregate in the major subject at the examination for Part l and Part ll. Distribution of Marks: 3BS321 Part l: (Third Year) MA380 Core Subject (36 ECTS Credits) 600. Additional Courses (24 ECTS Credits) 400. 4BS321 Part ll: (Fourth Year) Core Subject 1000 (60 ECTS Credits) Pass Standard: (Third Year): An average of 40% in the core 36 ECTS Credits. An average of 40% in the additional core 24 ECTS Credits. Pass Standard: (Fourth Year): 40% The standards for the award of Honours are as follows: First Class Honours 70% Second Class Honours, Grade l 60% Second Class Honours, Grade ll 50% A candidate who fails to gain admission to the Fourth Year Honours Course in accordance with the standards laid down by the Faculty may, at the discretion of the Examination Board, be recommended for the award of a B.Sc. (General) Degree. A candidate who does not qualify for the award of an Honours Degree on the combined results of Part l and Part ll may be recommended by the Examination Board for the award of the B.Sc. Honours Degree at Pass level if they achieve a mark of between 40% and 49% therein. Extension of Time - Limit Regulations to Students taking Courses offered by the Department of Mathematics Extension of Time - Limit Regulations should be granted on condition that the candidates will be examined under the regulations pertaining in the Academic Year for which they are granted the extension. FOUR YEAR B.Sc. HONOURS DEGREE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS The final results will be based on the aggregate of marks awarded in the core subject at the examinations for Part l and Part ll. Distribution of Marks: Part l: (Third Year) AM380 Core Subject (36 ECTS Credits): 600 19

Additional Courses (24 ECTS Credits): 400 Part ll: (Fourth Year) AM480 Core Subject (60 ECTS Credits): 1000 Pass Standard: (Third Year): An average of 40% in the AM380 core subject (36 ECTS Credits) An average of 40% in the additional courses (24 ECTS Credits) Pass Standard: (Fourth Year): 40% Award of Honours Honours are awarded on the aggregate of the marks obtained in the core subject at each of Part 1 (max. 600 marks) and Part II (max. 1000 marks); the overall maximum mark attainable is 1600. The standards for the award of Honours are as follows: First Class Honours 70% Second Class Honours, Grade l 60% Second Class Honours, Grade ll 50% A candidate who fails to gain admission to the Fourth Year Honours Course in accordance with the standards laid down by the Faculty may, at the discretion of the Examination Board, be recommended for the award of a B.Sc. (General) Degree. A candidate who does not qualify for the award of an Honours Degree on the combined results of Part I and Part II may be recommended by the Examination Board for the award of the B.Sc. Honours Degree at Pass level if they achieve a mark of between 40% and 49% therein. DETAILED DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS FOR WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS IN THE B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS (HONOURS) Written Practical and/or Oral Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology 70% 30% Physiology, Botany, Geology, Zoology, Pathology 60% 40% Modules involving Practical Work 70% 30% Honours Degree Examination in Experimental Physics and Applied Physics and Electronics: Written Practical Carried and/or Forward 20

Oral From Third Science Examination Experimental Physics 60% 25% l5%* Applied Physics & Electronics 55% 30% l5%* * This l5% component is carried over from the results of the Physics units (36 ECTS Credits) taken in the Summer examination of the Third Year. Honours Degree Examination in Denominated Degree in Physics & Astronomy: Honours Degree Examination in Anatomy Written 65% Practical/Oral 35% Written Practical Carried and/or Forward Oral From Third Science Examination 60% 25% l5% Honours Degree Examination in Chemistry and Honours Degree Examination in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry. Written and Oral 60% Practical 20% Carried forward from previous examinations (other than First Year examination) 20%. Denominated Degree Examination in Computing Studies (Mathematical Science/Computing Option) Carried Forward from Third Year Examinations......... 40% Honours Degree Examination in Denominated Programme in Environmental Science Written/Practical Project 60% 40% Honours Degree Examination in Denominated Programme in Experimental Physics and Applied Physics and Electronics. As for Honours Degree Examination in Experimental Physics and Applied Physics and Electronics above. 21

DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES Marks Maxima: Pass Standard: 100 marks for each subject (5 ECTS Credits) 40% in each subject The Diploma In Science & Technology Studies will be awarded on successful completion of 90 ECTS, normally at the end of the 2-years. However, in certain instances students may progress to the Diploma award over a longer period within the programme for Science & Technology Studies. In Year 1 eight modules are core and one module is optional. In Year 2 seven modules are core and two modules are optional. All carry 100 marks. YEAR 1 A result of all modules to-date is returned at the Summer Examination Board in each Session, and the Autumn Examination Board. Exemptions Exemptions will be considered on a module-by-module basis to a maximum of 6 x 5 credit modules (30 ECTS) over Years 1 and 2. Pass by Compensation Calculated at the completion of the Diploma Cycle and allowed in up to 10 ECTS at 35%, provided that excess marks equivalent to double the deficiency are available in the modules successfully completed in either Year 1 or Year 2. Year's Work A maximum of 50% of the marks for a module may be allotted to Year's Work, Course Work, Practical Work (including Field Work), Essays, Oral Examinations or any combination of these, with the exception of the Introduction to Learning module where 100% of the marks are for continuous assessment. Progression to Next Level of Course The award is calculated on the basis of 90 ECTS at the end of Year 2 or on completion of the programme. In this regard, an incomplete overall grade is returned on completion of Year 1 modules or in the case of students taking the Diploma over a prolonged period, an incomplete overall grade is returned until completion of 90 ECTS. Schedule of Examinations Modules taught in the first 16 weeks will be examined at the Semester I Winter sitting. Modules taught in the second 16 weeks will be examined at the Semester II Summer sitting. Modules from either semester may be repeated at the Autumn sitting. Distribution of Marks for Written and Practical Examinations Written Exam Practical/Continuous Assessment Introduction to Learning 0% 100% Maths I 70% 30% Physics I 70% 30% Chemistry 70% 30% Biology & Biotechnology I 70% 30% Introduction to Engineering 70% 30% Introduction to Management 80 % 20% Information Technology 70% 30% 22

Science & Society 70% 30% Analytical Chemistry 70% 30% Environmental Chemistry 70% 30% Molecular Medicine I 70% 30% Biology & Biotechnology II 70% 30% Design Engineering 70% 30% Operations Research 70% 30% CAD Modelling 100% 0% Quality & Reliability Management 80% 20% Marks & Credit Weighting Code Name Marks Credits (ECTS) XX xxx: Introduction to Learning 100 5 XX xxx: Maths I 100 5 XX xxx: Physics I 100 5 XX xxx: Chemistry 100 5 XX xxx: Biology & Biotechnology I 100 5 XX xxx: Introduction to Engineering 100 5 XX xxx: Introduction to Management 100 5 XX xxx: Information Technology 100 5 XX xxx: Science & Society 100 5 XX xxx: Analytical Chemistry 100 5 XX xxx: Environmental Chemistry 100 5 XX xxx: Molecular Medicine I 100 5 XX xxx: Biology & Biotechnology II 100 5 XX xxx: Design Engineering 100 5 XX xxx: Operations Research 100 5 XX xxx: CAD Modelling 100 5 XX xxx: Quality & Reliability Management 100 5 YEAR 2 An aggregate result of all modules to-date is returned at the Summer Examination Board in each Session, and the Autumn Examination Board. Exemptions Exemptions will be considered on a module-by-module basis to a maximum of 6 x 5 credit modules (30 ECTS) over Years 1 and 2. Where a student is exempt from one or more Diploma level modules, the final marks for the remaining modules will be used to calculate the aggregate on which the Diploma is awarded. Pass by Compensation Calculated at the completion of the Diploma Cycle and allowed in up to 10 ECTS at 35%, provided that excess marks equivalent to double the deficiency are available in the modules successfully completed in either Year 1 or Year 2. Year's Work A maximum of 50% of the marks for a module may be allotted to Year's Work, Course Work, Practical Work (including Field Work), Essays, Oral Examinations or any combination of these, with the exception of the Project where 100% of the marks are for continuous assessment. Progression to Next Level of Course Students may progress to the Degree cycle of the programme (Years 3 and 4) on successful completion of 90 ECTS. The degree cycle is described in the B.Sc. in Science & Technology Studies entry. Schedule of Examinations 23

Modules taught in the first 16 weeks will be examined at the Semester I Winter sitting. Modules taught in the second 16 weeks will be examined at the Semester II Summer sitting. Modules from either semester may be repeated at the Autumn sitting. Distribution of Marks for Written and Practical Examinations Written Exam Practical/Continuous Assessment Maths II 70% 30% Physics II 70% 30% Statistics 70% 30% Introduction to Environmental Science 70% 30% Operations Engineering 70% 30% Organisational Behaviour 80% 20% Project 0% 100% Science & Society 70% 30% Analytical Chemistry 70% 30% Environmental Chemistry 70% 30% Molecular Medicine I 70% 30% Biology & Biotechnology II 70% 30% Design Engineering 70% 30% Operations Research 70% 30% CAD Modelling 100% 0% Quality & Reliability Management 80% 20% Marks & Credit Weighting Code Name Marks Credits (ECTS) XX xxx: Maths II 100 5 XX xxx: Physics II 100 5 XX xxx: Statistics 100 5 XX xxx: Introduction to Environmental Science 100 5 XX xxx: Operations Engineering 100 5 XX xxx: Organisational Behaviour 100 5 XX xxx: Project 100 5 XX xxx: Science & Society 100 5 XX xxx: Analytical Chemistry 100 5 XX xxx: Environmental Chemistry 100 5 XX xxx: Molecular Medicine I 100 5 XX xxx: Biology & Biotechnology II 100 5 XX xxx: Design Engineering 100 5 XX xxx: Operations Research 100 5 XX xxx: CAD Modelling 100 5 XX xxx: Quality & Reliability Management 100 5 24

B.SC. IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY STUDIES Marks Maxima: Pass Standard: 100 marks for each subject (5 ECTS Credits) 40% in each subject Honours Standard: First Class 70% Second Class, Grade 1 60% Second Class, Grade 11 50% The Bachelor Of Science In Science & Technology Studies is awarded on successful completion of 90 credit Diploma cycle modules and 90 credit Degree cycle modules (total of 180 ECTS). In both Year 3 and 4 seven modules are core and two modules are optional. All modules carry 100 marks, with the exception of the final year project, which carries 200 marks (10 ECTS). Years 1 and 2 are described in the Diploma in Science & Technology Studies entry. YEAR 3 An aggregate result of all modules to-date is returned at the Summer Examination Board in each Session, and the Autumn Examination Board. Exemptions Exemptions will be considered on a module-by-module basis to a maximum of 6 x 5 credit modules (30 ECTS) over Years 3 and 4. Where a student is exempt from one or more Degree level modules, the final marks for the remaining modules will be used to calculate the aggregate on which the Degree is awarded. Pass by Compensation Calculated at the completion of the Degree Cycle and allowed in up to 10 ECTS at 35%, provided that excess marks equivalent to double the deficiency are available in the modules successfully completed in either Year 3 or Year 4. Progression to Next Level of Course The award is calculated on the basis of 180 ECTS at the end of Year 4. In this regard, an incomplete overall grade is returned on completion of Year 3 modules. Year's Work 25

A maximum of 50% of the marks for a module may be allotted to Year's Work, Course Work, Practical Work (including Field Work), Essays, Oral Examinations or any combination of these, with the exception of the Project where 100% of the marks are for continuous assessment. Schedule of Examinations Modules taught in the first 16 weeks will be examined at the Semester I Winter sitting. Modules taught in the second 16 weeks will be examined at the Semester II Summer sitting. Modules from either semester may be repeated at the Autumn sitting. YEAR 4 An aggregate result of all modules to-date is returned at the Summer Examination Board in each Session, and the Autumn Examination Board. Exemptions Exemptions will be considered on a module-by-module basis to a maximum of 6 x 5 credit modules (30 ECTS) over Years 3 and 4. Pass by Compensation Calculated at the completion of the Degree Cycle and allowed in up to 10 ECTS at 35%, provided that excess marks equivalent to double the deficiency are available in the modules successfully completed in either Year 3 or Year 4. Year's Work A maximum of 50% of the marks for a module may be allotted to Year's Work, Course Work, Practical Work (including Field Work), Essays, Oral Examinations or any combination of these, with the exception of the Project where 100% of the marks are for continuous assessment. Schedule of Examinations Modules taught in the first 16 weeks will be examined at the Semester I Winter sitting. Modules taught in the second 16 weeks will be examined at the Semester II Summer sitting. Modules from either semester may be repeated at the Autumn sitting. 26

DIPLOMA IN SCIENTIFIC STUDIES Diploma in Scientific Studies (Gemmology) 1) Awarded on successful completion of 6 x 5 ECTS credit modules. Awarded at the end of the 2-year Diploma cycle. 2) An aggregate result of all modules to-date will be returned at the Summer Examination Board in each Session and, in the case of repeat examinations if any, the Autumn Examination Board. 3) Exemptions: Allowed only to a maximum of 5 ECTS. Module Pass at 40% Standards for the award of the Diploma in Scientific Studies (Gemmology) are as follows: First Class Honours 70% on the aggregate Second Class Honours, Grade 1 60% on the aggregate Second Class Honours, Grade 2 50% on the aggregate Pass 40% on the aggregate Honours, if any, or Pass shall only be awarded on the aggregate of 30 ECTS credits successfully completed, or passed by compensation*. Results in any modules, which were failed, or were not passed by compensation, are not considered. Where a student is exempt in up to 5 ECTS, the final aggregate on which Honours if any, or Pass are awarded, will be calculated across the modules (between 25 ECTS or higher) completed on the programme. *Pass by Compensation: Calculated at the completion of the Diploma in Scientific Studies (Gemmology) and allowed in one module only, at 35% or above, provided that excess marks equivalent to double the deficiency are available in the modules successfully completed. Year's Work: A maximum of 40% of the marks in a module will be allotted to Practical Work, Field Work Reports or Essays or any combination of these. Diploma in Scientific Studies (Geology) 1) Awarded on successful completion of 6 x 5 ECTS credit modules. Awarded at the end of the 2- year Diploma cycle. 2) An aggregate result of all modules to-date will be returned at the Summer Examination Board in each Session and, in the case of repeat examinations if any, the Autumn Examination Board. 3) Exemptions: Allowed only to a maximum of 5 ECTS. Module Pass at 40% Standards for the award of the Diploma in Scientific Studies (Geology) are as follows: First Class Honours 70% on the aggregate Second Class Honours, Grade 1 60% on the aggregate Second Class Honours, Grade 2 50% on the aggregate Pass 40% on the aggregate Honours, if any, or Pass shall only be awarded on the aggregate of 30 ECTS credits successfully 27

completed, or passed by compensation*. Results in any modules, which were failed, or were not passed by compensation, are not considered. Where a student is exempt in up to 5 ECTS, the final aggregate on which Honours if any, or Pass are awarded, will be calculated across the modules (between 25 ECTS or higher) completed on the programme. *Pass by compensation: Calculated at the completion of the Diploma of Scientific Studies (Geology) and allowed in one module only, at 35% or above, provided that excess marks equivalent to double the deficiency are available in the modules successfully completed. For modules involving a written examination, 60% of the marks will be allotted to the examination and 40% will be allotted to continuous practical assessment. For modules involving an extended essay, 50% of the marks will be allotted to the essay and 50% will be allotted to continuous practical assessment. 28

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 1AS1: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE (Analytical Biochemistry/Chemistry) Marks: Written Examinations (4)... Laboratory work, project, or presentations and employer's report... Total 40 ECTS 20 ECTS 60 ECTS Standards: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE (Geophysics) Marks: Written Examinations (3)... 300 Year's Work and Projects... 300 Total 600 Standards: The pass mark is 40% and candidates must pass separately in the two components. 1HA1: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE (Mathematics) Marks: Written Examinations... Project... 50 ECTS 10 ECTS 60 ECTS Standards: 29

1AM1: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE (Microbiology) Marks: Written Examinations (2)... Continuous Assessment (practical)... Project... 42 ECTS 9 ECS 9 ECTS 60 ECTS Standards: 1HH1: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE (Occupational Health & Safety and Hygiene) Marks: Written papers (6)... Project... Total... 42 ECTS 18 ECTS 60 ECTS Candidates must pass separately in the two components. Standards: HIGHER DIPLOMA IN HYDROLOGY Marks: 5 Written Papers - 100 marks each... 500 Year's Work... 200 Project/Report... 300 Students will be required to pass in the three sections, papers, year's work, project report, separately, the pass mark to be 40% in each case. The written examination will be held in June of each year but students failing part of the June examination may on the recommendation of the Examination Board be allowed to resit the Examination in Autumn or in Winter. Standards: Subject to a pass in each component the result of the examination will be determined on the aggregate of marks for the whole examination. 30

HIGHER DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE (Mathematical Physics) Marks & Standards: The maximum mark available for each course or project is in proportion to their ECTS weighting. Candidates must reach Pass standard overall to be awarded the Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Mathematical Physics). Candidates may re-sit the written examination for any course that they fail to pass at the first attempt. To be eligible for entry to the M.Sc. programme it is necessary that the candidate reach an overall mark of 50% in an approved choice of courses and project at the first sitting. It is not permitted to re-sit the examinations for the purpose of reaching the M.Sc. entry standard. Standards: 1MVC: POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (Part-time) Marks: Written Papers Year s work Total 25 ECTS 5 ECTS 30 ECTS Standards: Second Class Honours Grade I... 60% Second Class Honours Grade II 50% Pass..... 40% Candidates must obtain an average of 40% in written papers. They must obtain an average of 40% in all papers in order to be granted a Postgraduate Certificate. Candidates may re-sit failed written papers, in order to pass (maximum mark, 40%). 1MVD & 1MVD: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (Part-time) Marks: Written Papers Year s work Total 55 ECTS 5 ECTS 60 ECTS 31

Standards: Second Class Honours Grade I... 60% Second Class Honours Grade II..50% Pass... 40% Candidates must obtain an average of 40% in written papers. They must obtain an average of 40% in all papers in year 1, in order to progress to year 2 and must obtain an average of 40% in written papers in year 2, in order to be granted a Postgraduate Diploma. Candidates may re-sit failed written papers, in order to pass (maximum mark, 40%). 32

OMS1: M.Sc. QUALIFYING EXAMINATION A candidate for the M.Sc. Degree in any subject, shall at the Qualifying Examination attain a standard of at least Second Class Honours i.e. 50%. 1MS12: M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION The M.Sc. Degree (Mode l) by thesis is an Honours Degree. The M.Sc. Degree (Modes ll and lll) by examination may be awarded with First and Second Class Honours. Standards (for Modes II and III): The aggregate of marks for the whole examination will determine the result as follows: 1AT1: EUROPEAN M.Sc. DEGREE IN ASTRONOMY The Master's degree will be awarded after overall evaluation, including written examination on the various courses and the dissertation, and will be recognised academically by all participating Universities. There are three components to the examination, each of which has to be passed separately: Written Examinations... 36 ECTS Dissertation... 45 ECTS Seminars... 9 ECTS Total 90 ECTS Standards: M.Sc. DEGREE IN ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY/CHEMISTRY Marks will be allocated as follows: Written Papers (5)... Year s Work... Research Thesis... Total 30 ECTS 24 ECTS 36 ECTS 90 ECTS Candidates must pass separately the Written Examination, Year's Work and Thesis. 33

Standards: 1EO1: M.SC. DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (Ecosystem Conservation and Landscape Management) Course: The M.Sc. Programme includes 16 courses and a research project weighted at a total of 150 ECTS over the 20-month programme. Each course carries a separate mark which must be returned to the Examinations/Records Office (The ECTS weighting ranges from 4 30 for half module to a threemodule course, respectively). Distribution of Marks: Course Theory % Year's Work % University College Cork EV501 (8 ECTS), EV502 (8 ECTS), EV505 (8 ECTS) EV516 (8 ECTS) 60 70 40 30 Universities of Utrecht & Nijmegen EV517 (8 ECTS) EV509 (8 ECTS), EV513 (8 ECTS) EV518 (4 ECTS) University of Helsinki EV519 (Field excursion in Taiga - introductory module) EV520 (4 ECTS) EV521 (8 ECTS), EV522 (8 ECTS) EV523 (8 ECTS) National University of Ireland, Galway EV506 (8 ECTS) EV510 (8 ECTS) EV524 (16 ECTS) 80-100 None 100-50 50 60-20 100 - None - 100 50 50 40 100 EV525 (30 ECTS) Conservation and Management project. Assessed by project work (Supervisor's assessment), thesis evaluation (readers' mark) and oral presentation. Assessment for the award of the M.Sc. Degree will include written examinations and year s work (incorporating continuous assessment, practical and field reports and essays). A summary of the assessment is given below: Year 1: Time: January - April 2002 at University College Cork EV501, EV502 (assessment by assignment and examination - paper 1 (March/April): EV501 and EV502-3 hours.) EV505, EV516 (Assessment by assignment and examination - paper 2 (March/April): EV505 and EV516-3 hours.) Time: April - July 2002 at the Universities of Utrecht & Nijmegen EV517, EV518 (Assessment by assignment and examination 34

- (July) EV517 and EV518-3 hours.) EV509, EV513 (Assessment by assignment) Year 2: Time: September - December 2002 at the University of Helsinki EV520 (Assessment by examination in December 2002) EV521 (Assessment by assignment and group work) EV422 (Assessment by written and oral reports) EV523 (Assessment by assignments and examination in December 2002) Time: January - April 2003 at the National University of Ireland, Galway EV506 (Assessment by assignment and examination (1.5 hours) in March/April 2003) EV510 (Assessment by assignment and examination (1.5 hours) in March/April 2003) EV524 (Assessment by written and oral reports) Pass Standard: Candidates must achieve an average of 50% over all courses and not less than 40% in any course to obtain a pass in the M.Sc. Degree overall. Candidates will be allowed to repeat failed taught courses once in the Autumn of Year 1 or Summer of Year 2 (for Year 1 or Year 2 courses respectively). For failed courses assessed by continuous assessment only, resubmission of work must be made within three months of notification of the grade. Resubmitted work can achieve a maximum of 50% only. Honours Standard: The final grade of the M.Sc. is awarded on the summation of Year 1 and Year 2 marks. Exemptions: Exemptions will be given on any course passed. 1MV1: M.Sc. DEGREE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Marks: Written Papers Year s Work Research and Minor Thesis Total 54 ECTS 9 ECTS 27 ECTS 90 ECTS Standards: 1MV2 & 2MV2: M.Sc. DEGREE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE- Part-time Marks: Written Papers Year s work Research and Minor Thesis Total 55 ECTS 5 ECTS 30 ECTS 90 ECTS 35

Standards: Candidates must obtain an average of 40% in written papers. They must obtain an average of 40% in all papers in year 1, in order to progress to year 2 and must obtain an average of 40% in written papers in year 2, in order to be able to continue with a research project. Candidates may re-sit failed written papers, in order to pass (maximum mark, 40%). Research work and thesis is assessed separately and candidates must obtain at least 40%. 1MT1: M.Sc. DEGREE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Marks: Written Papers (4)... Year's Work... Research Thesis... Total 40 ECTS 10 ECTS 40 ECTS 90 ECTS Candidates must pass separately the written papers and research thesis. The written papers will be taken in the first year. Submission of the Research Thesis is subject to the attainment of a pass standard in the written papers. Standards: 1ST1: M.Sc. DEGREE IN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS THEORY Marks: Coursework (7.5 ECTS per module) Year s Work Minor Thesis Total 60 ECTS 15 ECTS 15 ECTS 90 ECTS Standards: 1MH1: M.Sc. DEGREE IN HYDROLOGY Marks will be allocated as follows: Written Papers (8)... 600 Year's Work... 100 36

Minor Thesis... 300 Total 1,000 Candidates must pass separately the Written Papers, Year's Work and minor thesis. Standards: M.Sc. DEGREE IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE Marks Marks will be allocated as follows: Written Papers (4) Minor Dissertation Total 72 ECTS 18 ECTS 90 ECTS Standards The aggregate of marks for the whole examination will determine the result as follows: M.Sc. DEGREE IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS Marks & Standards The weightings of the various elements of the programme are as follows: Coursework: Research Thesis: Total 54 ECTS 36 ECTS 90 ECTS Candidates must pass separately the overall Coursework and the Research Thesis. Candidates for the M.Sc. may not re-sit the written examinations for the purpose of reaching the required overall pass standard. Candidates who do not reach the required standard for the award of the M.Sc. will be considered instead for the award of the H.Dip. in Applied Science (Mathematical Physics). Standards: 1 st Class Honours: 70% 2 nd Class Honours, Grade 1: 60% 2 nd Class Honours, Grade 2: 50% Pass: 40% Note concerning the transition from the M.Sc. to the H.Dip. in Applied Science (Mathematical Physics) 37

Candidates for the M.Sc. in Mathematical Physics may opt to transfer to the H.Dip. in Applied Science programme in Mathematical Physics at any stage during the year-long programme. Candidates for the M.Sc. who do not reach the required standard for the award of the M.Sc. will be considered for the award of the H.Dip., subject to the following guidelines: 1. If the candidate fails to reach the required standard in either the Coursework or the Research Thesis, but has reached Pass standard overall, they will be eligible to be awarded the H.Dip. in Applied Science (Mathematical Physics). 2. If the candidate fails to reach the required standard in either the Coursework or the Research Thesis, or both, and if they fail to reach Pass standard overall, they will be allowed to re-sit the failed written courses with a view to reaching Pass standard. When they successfully reach Pass standard in the overall coursework they will then be eligible for the award of the H.Dip. in Applied Science (Mathematical Physics). Marks Marks will be allocated as follows: M.Sc. DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS Written Papers (4) Minor Dissertation Total 72 ECTS 18 ECTS 90 ECTS Standards The aggregate of marks for the whole examination will determine the result as follows: M.Sc. DEGREE IN MEDICAL PHYSICS Marks: Written Examination Continuous Assessment Research Project Total 31 ECTS 31 ECTS 28 ECTS 90 ECTS Candidates must pass separately the examinable papers, continuous assessment and the Research Project. Candidates must achieve an average of 40% over each part of the course. With respect to the examinable papers, the candidates shall not achieve less than 30% in any single paper including continuous assessments. The exceptions to this are the exams in Hospital Safety and Occupational Hygiene where candidates shall achieve a minimum of 40% for each exam individually. The final Grade of the M.Sc. is awarded based on the total as follows: 38

ECTS ranking is based on a total course weighting of 90. M.Sc. DEGREE IN METEOROLOGY Marks: Written Examination... 500 Year's Work... 200 Minor Thesis... 300 Total 1,000 Candidates must pass separately the Written Examination, Year's Work and minor Thesis. Standards: 1NP: M.Sc. DEGREE IN NEUROPHARMACOLOGY Marks: Written Examinations.. Course Assessments Thesis.. Total 48 ECTS 24 ECTS 48 ECTS 120 ECTS Standards: 1OP1: M.Sc. DEGREE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS Marks: OH501 Written Papers (7)... OH502 Year's Work... OH503 Research Thesis... Total 42 ECTS 12 ECTS 36 ECTS 90 ECTS Standards: (1) Candidates who fail to achieve 30% in any one of the written papers shall not pass the written part of the examination. (2) Candidates must pass separately the Written Papers, Year s Work and Research Thesis. Candidates who successfully complete the written component of the M.Sc. in Occupational Health & Safety and Ergonomics, and who do not wish to proceed further in preparation and presentation of a Dissertation, may at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be awarded the Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and Hygiene. 39

Students should ordinarily only be eligible for an Honours M.Sc. Degree if they present their Written Dissertation by the Winter examination of the same year in which they completed their written component. 1QR1: M.Sc. DEGREE IN QUALITY AND RELIABILITY Written Papers and Year's Work... 800 Research Thesis... 1,200 2,000 Candidates must pass separately Written Papers, Year's Work and Research Thesis. Standards: 40