Physical Sciences (Common Entry)

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc
Programme Code CR_SOMNI_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2021
Department PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Field of Study 4421 - Chemistry
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A knowledge of relevant specific areas of science for working in science-based industry
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply principles and methodologies of science in both routine and problem resolution contexts
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to apply a broad range of practical techniques, and to formulate detailed records and reports
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to select and use instrumental and non-instrumental methods of analysis
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to identify, collect, and use data in the diagnosis and resolution of technical problems
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to actively contribute to industry teams in a professional manner while exercising responsibility and judgement
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address ongoing learning needs, both within the workplace and using further education programmes
PO8 Competence - Insight An awareness of the significance of a range of regulatory standards, and methodologies for their implementation
 

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 in Applied Physics and Instrumentation; GE2 = BSc in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry; 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