Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SESST_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2023
Department PHYSICAL SCIENCES
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of physical sciences and their application coupled with knowledge of mathematics, analytical chemistry, instrumentation, information and communication technologies, environmental data integrity and security, regulations and their application within environmental monitoring and sustainability sectors
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Understand the advantages, limitations, inherent assumptions and range of applicability of specific scientific and other principles, together with their potential for development in environmental science and sustainable technology.
PO3 Skill - Range Investigate and analyse problems using appropriate tools such as statistics, data processing and database management; advanced computing and networking skills; demonstrate the effective oral and written communication skills necessary to construct, evaluate and present solutions.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Address technical issues in a structured manner using data analysis and consultation; design scientific studies, including experimentation, to test formulated hypotheses and draw appropriate conclusions.
PO5 Competence - Context Demonstrate an awareness of the need to consider a range of environmental management options and analysis tools and select, design or develop, debate and present practical solutions within regulatory and ethical frameworks.
PO6 Competence - Role Work professionally, individually and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, or as a technical team leader; participate in the preparation of project specifications, plan and manage a project from initiation to handover.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Participate in appropriate research activities as part of a research team in order to develop state of knowledge; critically approach academic literature and other sources of information; recognise the importance and the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
PO8 Competence - Insight Critically analyse and be able to contribute appropriate strategies and solutions to resolve environmental problems as part of a team; recognise the role of the scientist in the development of environmental science and sustainable technology.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6002 Chemical Principles Donagh OMahony 4 5
INTR6006 Climate Change and Energy Michael J. O Mahony 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
PHYS6011 Introduction to Physics Donagh OMahony 4 5
OCCH6002 Laboratory Practices Donagh OMahony 3 5
MATH6060 Maths for Physical Sciences David Goulding 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ENVI6002 Environmental Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5
PHYS6042 Fundamental Physics Donagh OMahony 3 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
CHEO6001 Organic Chemistry Fundamental Donagh OMahony 4 5
CHEM6013 Physical Chemistry Principles Donagh OMahony 1 5
MATH6019 Technological Maths 2 & Maple David Goulding 2 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA6001 Analytical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
PHYS6008 Instrument Measurement Donagh OMahony 4 5
STAT6014 Intro Stats for Phys. Sc. David Goulding 1 5
PHYS6021 Mechanics and Electromagnetism Donagh OMahony 3 5
PHYS6038 Water Quality Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
PHYS7029 Smart Sensor Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 1 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA6002 Analytical Chemical Techniques Donagh OMahony 3 5
PHYS6043 Environmental Physics Donagh OMahony 2 5
STAT7009 Inferential Statistics David Goulding 1 5
PHYS6022 Photonics and Optics Donagh OMahony 4 5
PHYS7020 Thermo and Fluid Physics Donagh OMahony 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
CHEM6005 Industrial Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEM6008 Quality & Validation Donagh OMahony 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Year 3 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PHYS7017 Air Quality Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEA7004 Analytical Practice & Protocol Donagh OMahony 3 5
MATH7025 Environmental Mathematics David Goulding 2 5
EPRO7003 Green Auditing Donagh OMahony 2 5
PHYS7031 Material Physics and Design Donagh OMahony 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ENVI8006 Environmental GIS Donagh OMahony 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA7003 Environmental Analysis Donagh OMahony 3 5
PHYS7030 Instrumentation Electronics Donagh OMahony 1 5
PHYS7018 Methodological Research Donagh OMahony 2 5
PHYS7019 Work Placement/Project (ext) Donagh OMahony 3 15
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Year 4 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ENVI8003 Air Quality Donagh OMahony 4 5
INTR8009 Engineering Project Management Samuel Vardy 4 5
STAT8014 Environmental Statistics David Goulding 1 5
PHYS8010 Sustainable & Renewable Energy Donagh OMahony 3 5
PHYS8007 System Modelling & Simulation Donagh OMahony 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
STAT8013 Chemometrics David Goulding 1 5
PHYS8017 Process Analytical Technology Donagh OMahony 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEP7009 Process Waste Management Michael J. O Mahony 3 5
PHYS8026 Project Donagh OMahony 2 15
ENVI8004 Water Quality Donagh OMahony 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA8003 Analytical & Regulatory Stds. Donagh OMahony 3 5
PHYS8006 Networking & Computer Security Donagh OMahony 2 5