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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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Senior Freshman (second year)
Students choose three subjects from the following to a total of 60 credits:
Biology; Mathematics; Chemistry; Geography; Physics; Geology
Students must be aware that their choice of Freshman (1st and 2nd year) subjects can affect their choice of specialisation in the 3rd
and 4th year (see pages 144-159 for further details)
Mathematics (20 credits)
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MA22S1: Multivariable calculus for
science (5 credits)
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MA22S2: Vector calculus for science
(5 credits)
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MA22S3: Fourier analysis for science
(5 credits)
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MA22S4: Mechanics (5 credits)
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MA22S6: Numerical data analysis
techniques (5 credits)
Biology (20 credits)
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BY2201: Cell structure and function
(5 credits)
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BY2202: Vertebrate form and function
(5 credits)
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BY2203: Metabolism (5 credits)
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BY2204: Evolution (5 credits)
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BY2205: Microbiology (5 credits)
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BY2206: Ecosystem biology and
global change (5 credits
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BY2207: Behaviour (5 credits)
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BY2208: Genetics (5 credits)
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BY2209: Infection and immunity
(5 credits)
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BY2210: Plant an animal bio-resources
(5 credits)
Chemistry (20 credits)
CH2201 (10 credits)
This module will cover topics in:
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Molecular orbital theory
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Coordination chemistry
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Chemical thermodynamics
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Chemical kinetics
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Introduction to organic synthesis
CH2202 (10 credits)
This module will cover topics in:
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Main group chemistry
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Nuclear and medicinal inorganic
chemistry
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Theoretical and quantum chemistry
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Chemistry of aromatic compounds
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Introduction to organic synthesis
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Organic spectroscopy
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Molecular modelling
Geography (20 credits)
GG2021: Changing worlds (10 credits)
This module will cover topics in:
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Human geography
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Physical geography
GG2022: Collection and analysis
of geographical data (10 credits)
This module is divided into three
components and aims to:
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Introduce students to a variety
of methods in geographical study,
analysis and research
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Enable students to select
appropriate methods to study diverse
geographical issues
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Develop students’ geographical skills
of numeracy data management,
manipulation, analysis, display,
interpretation and explanation.
Geology (20 credits)
GL2205: Dynamic Earth 1: rocks and
evolution (10 credits)
GL2206: Dynamic Earth 2: structure and
microscopy (10 credits))
Physics (20 credits)
PY2P10: Classical physics:
This module combines four elements
of classical physics:
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Current electricity
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Oscillations
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Physical optics: introduction
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Thermodynamics
PY2P20: Modern physics
This module combines four elements
of modern physics:
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Special relativity
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Quantum physics
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Nuclear physics
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Observing the Universe
Junior and Senior Sophister (third and fourth years)
Select one of:
Biochemistry, page 144
Chemistry, page 145
Environmental sciences, page 146
Functional biology, page 147
Genetics, page 148
Geography, page 149
Geology, page 150
Immunology, page 151
Microbiology, page 152
Molecular medicine, page 153
Neuroscience, page 154
Physics, page 155
Physics and astrophysics, page 155
Physiology, page 157
Plant sciences, page 158
Zoology, page 159
If you need more information on the TR071 Science course outline, please do not hesitate to contact the Science Course Office,
+353 1 896 1970 or
