Physical Sciences (Common Entry)

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SOMNI_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2021
Department PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Field of Study 4411 - Physics
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A comprehensive knowledge of the theory, concepts and methods pertaining to a number of specialised areas of the chosen science discipline.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to acquire and evaluate knowledge through experimentation, research, critical thinking and problem solving.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to design, develop and implement scientific laboratory systems
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to manage, evaluate and critically analyse complex scientific systems.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to use advanced research, analytical, design and problem solving skills in a professional, accountable and creative manner in a wide range of contexts within the relevant industries.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and professionally, as an individual or within teams with the capabity for leadership and enterprise.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to evaluate and articulate the need for continuous learning in the workplace.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to evaluate, articulate and defend the need for safety and sustainability in the workplace.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6002 Chemical Principles Donagh OMahony 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MATH6000 Essential Mathematical Skills David Goulding 2 5
PHYS6008 Instrument Measurement Donagh OMahony 4 5
PHYS6011 Introduction to Physics Donagh OMahony 4 5
OCCH6002 Laboratory Practices Donagh OMahony 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
GE1 = BSc (Hons) in Instrument Engineering; GE2 = BSc (Hons) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance; GE2 has the Fundamental Physics module (ID 7953) and the Microbes, Enzymes & Energy module (ID 7384) module as elective modules.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ENVI6002 Environmental Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5
MATH6019 Technological Maths 2 & Maple David Goulding 2 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PHYS6007 Instrument Calibration Donagh OMahony 5 5
PHYS6018 Sensors and Systems Donagh OMahony 1 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6004 Fundamental Physical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 2 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
CHEO6001 Organic Chemistry Fundamental Donagh OMahony 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
PHYS6042 Fundamental Physics Donagh OMahony 3 5
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5