Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 1 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
College of Science
at NUI Galway
www.nuigalway.ie/science
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline Overview .......................................................................................2
Pathway Selection .......................................................................3
Anatomy Pathway .......................................................................5
Applied Mathematics Pathway .................................................6
Biochemistry Pathway ................................................................9
Botany and Plant Science Pathway ........................................10
Chemistry Pathway ...................................................................13
Computer Science Pathway .....................................................14
Earth and Ocean Sciences Pathway .......................................16
Mathematics Pathway ..............................................................18
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Pathway ..............21
Mathematics and Computer Science Pathway ....................22
Mathematical Studies and Computer Science Pathway ....24
Microbiology Pathway ..............................................................26
Pharmacology Pathway ............................................................27
Physics and Applied Physics Pathway ...................................28
Physiology Pathway ..................................................................29
Zoology Pathway .......................................................................30
Electives ......................................................................................32
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Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 2 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
OVERVIEW
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 Credits] [60 credits] [60 credits] [60 credits]
Choose four of the following modules:Each module is 15 Credits. Modules are arranged into six groups: Group A – Group F.
MathematicsApplied MathematicsChemistryPhysicsComputer ScienceBiologyIntroduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences
Choose three pathways (or two pathways plus electives):
AnatomyApplied MathematicsBiochemistryBotany and Plant ScienceChemistryComputer ScienceEarth and Ocean SciencesMathematicsMathematical StudiesMicrobiologyPharmacologyPhysics and Applied PhysicsPhysiologyZoology
Electives: A variety of electives are offered.
Choose two pathways:
Applied Mathematics (Honours)BiochemistryBotany and Plant ScienceChemistryComputer ScienceEarth and Ocean SciencesMathematics (Honours)Mathematics and Applied MathematicsMathematical Studies and Computer ScienceMicrobiologyPharmacologyPhysics and Applied PhysicsPhysiologyZoology
Choose your honours degree:
AnatomyApplied MathematicsBiochemistryBotany and Plant ScienceChemistryComputer ScienceEarth and Ocean SciencesMathematicsMathematics and Applied MathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMathematical Studies and Computer ScienceMicrobiologyPharmacologyPhysics and Applied PhysicsPhysiologyZoology
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 3 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
PATHWAY SELECTION
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 Credits] [60 credits] [60 credits] [60 credits]
Choose one Group:
Group AGroup BGroup CGroup DGroup EGroup F
Each Group contains four 15 Credit modules.
4 x 15 = 60 Credits.
Choose three 20-credit 2nd Year degree pathways
3 x 20 = 60 Credits
OR
Choose two 20-Credit 2nd Year degree pathways plus 20 Credits of electives
2 x 20 + 20 = 60 Credits
Electives Notes:
1. Some pathways share modules (BO201 and/or BO202). These two modules can only be counted once in credit accumulation. When choosing two or more pathways containing these shared modules, please select additional elective(s) to compensate for this double counting.
2. Similarly, credit cannot be accumulated for elective modules that are also included as part of a pathway.
Choose two 30-Credit 3rd Year degree pathways
2 x 30 = 60 Credits
Required if taking a Biological pathway or taking a joint degree option in 4th Year. Biological Pathways: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Botany and Plant Science, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Zoology
OR
Choose one 30- (or 40- or 60-) credit 3rd Year degree pathway and 30 (or 20) credits of electives
1 x 30 + 30 = 60 Credits / 1 x 40 + 20 = 60 Credits / 1 x 60 = 60 Credits
Single Pathways exempt from the 2 Pathways requirement are: Applied Mathematics, Chemistry (40 Credits), Computer Science, Earth and Ocean Science (40 Credits), Mathematics, Mathematical Studies and Computer Science (60 Credits), Physics and Applied Physics (40 Credits)
Choose one 60-Credit degree pathway (single degree option or a joint degree option)
1 x 60 = 60 Credits
Joint Degree Options: Mathematics and Computer Science; Mathematical Studies and Computer Science; Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Single Degree Options: Anatomy, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Botany and Plant Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Ocean Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physics and Applied Physics, Physiology, Zoology
Module Options within Pathways:Where module options are indicated within a pathway, these modules are highlighted in colour.
Allocation of 2nd Year Pathway/Elective Places:
In 2nd Year, there is a capacity limit on the places available in each pathway/elective. Students are allocated their pathways based on their overall 1st Year results and submitted pathway preferences for 2nd Year.
Details on the Procedure/Guidelines for allocating places is in the Student Guide issued to all 1st Year students and available on the web:http://www.nuigalway.ie/science/documents/1st_yr_science_handbook_1314.pdf
Progression to 4th Year:
Every student who achieves an overall result of pass in their third year examinations will be guaranteed a place in the fourth year of the programme. However, students are not necessarily guaranteed their first choice of subject.
If a student achieves 45% overall in his/her third year examinations at the first sitting, he/she will be guaranteed his/her first choice of pathway. If a student achieves less than 45% overall in his/her third year examinations, he/she will be allocated a pathway from the major pathways taken in third year.
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 4 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
Module Codes
AN Anatomy
BG Biotechnology
BI Biochemistry
BM Biomedical Science
BO Biology
BPS Botany & Plant Science
CH Chemistry
CS Computer Science
EC Economics
EOS Earth & Ocean Sciences
EV Environmental Science
FR French
GR German
HP Occupational Health
IE Engineering
MA Mathematics / Mathematical Studies
MI Microbiology
MP Applied Mathematics
MR Marine Science
PH Physics & Applied Physics
PM Pharmacology
SI Physiology
ST Statistics
TI Geography
ZO Zoology
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 5 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
ANATOMY PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 30 credits] [Core: 60 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
BO101 Biology [15]
CH101 Chemistry [15]
PH101 Physics [15]
From Group C.
Semester 1
AN2101 Cells and Tissues [10]• Continuous Assessment• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper 1• Written Paper 2
Semester 2
AN223 Embryology & Development [5]• Written Paper
AN226 Systems Histology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 1
AN3105 Gross Anatomy I [10]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
AN326 Neuroanatomy [5]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
AN3106 Gross Anatomy II [10]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
AN327 Head and Neck Practical [5]• Continuous Assessment• Practical
Semester 1
AN440 Advanced Neuroanatomy [5]• Continuous Assessment• Departmental Assessment
AN4101 Gross Anatomy III [10]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
AN4102 Methods in Microscopy [10]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper 1• Written Paper 2
AN445 Scientific Writing [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
AN437 Advanced Cell Biology and Development [5]• Written Paper
AN443 Medical Imaging [5]• Departmental Assessment• Computer Based Exam
AN444 Research Project [20]• Thesis• Oral Presentations• Supervisor’s Report
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 6 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 30 credits] [Core: 55 credits; Options: 5 credits]
Optional Modules to be chosen in consultation with the School of Mathematics
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
MP180 Applied Mathematics [15]
From any Group A - F.
Semester 1
MP231 Mathematical Methods I [5]• Written Paper
MP236 Mechanics I [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
MP232 Mathematical Methods II [5]• Written Paper
MP237 Mechanics II [5]• Written Paper
Semester 1
MP366 Electromagnetism [5]• Written Paper
MP345 Mathematical Methods I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP494 Partial Differential Equations [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
MP365 Fluid Mechanics [5]• Written Paper
MP346 Mathematical Methods II [5]• Written Paper
MP491 Non Linear Systems [5]• Written Paper
Semester 1
MA301 Advanced Calculus [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ST313 Applied Regression Models [5]*• Written Paper
ST311 Applied Statistics I [5]*• Written Paper
PH466 Astrophysics [5]*• Written Paper
PH334 Computational Physics [5]*• Written Paper
MP366 Electromagnetism [5]• Written Paper
MA3101 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry [5]• Written Paper
MA343 Groups I [5]*• Written Paper
MA313 Linear Algebra I [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CS304 Mathematical and Logical Aspects of Computing [5]*• Written Paper
MA490 Measure Theory [5]*• Written Paper
MA341 Metric Spaces [5]*• Written Paper
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 7 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MP305 Modelling I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA385 Numerical Analysis I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP494 Partial Differential Equations [5]• Written Paper
PH328 Physics of the Environment I [5]*• Written Paper
MA416 Rings [5]*• Written Paper
PH422 Solid State Physics [5]*• Written Paper
ST416 Time Series Analysis [5]*• Written Paper
Semester 2
MA335 Algebraic Structures [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP420 Applied Mathematics Project [10]• Dissertation
ST312 Applied Statistics II [5]*• Written Paper
MA410 Artificial Intelligence [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA302 Complex Variable [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP403 Cosmology And General Relativity [5]• Written Paper
CS402 Cryptography [5]*• Written Paper
MA491 Field Theory [5]*• Written Paper
Continued…
Applied Mathematics Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 8 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MP365 Fluid Mechanics [5]• Written Paper
MA482 Functional Analysis [5]*• Written Paper
MA344 Groups II [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ST417 Introduction to Bayesian Modelling [5]*• Written Paper
MP307 Modelling II [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA378 Numerical Analysis II [5]• Written Paper
PH329 Physics of the Environment II [5]*• Written Paper
ST415 Probability Theory and Applications [5]*• Written Paper
CS319 Scientific Computer [5]*• Written Paper
MA342 Topology [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
* Select one 5-credit module
Applied Mathematics Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 9 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
BIOCHEMISTRY PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 25 credits; Options: 5 credits] [Core: 60 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
BO101 Biology [15]
CH101 Chemistry [15]
PH101 Physics [15]
From Group C.
Semester 1
BO201 Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BI208 Protein Structure and Function (PSF) [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
BI206 Gene Technologies and Molecular Medicine [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BI207 Metabolism and Cell Signalling [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 1
BI309 Cell Biology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BO3101 Developmental Biology [5]*• Written Paper
BI318 Human Nutrition [5]*• Written Paper
BI319 Molecular Biology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
BI313 Cell Signalling [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BI317 Human Molecular Genetics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BI321 Protein Biochemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
BI452 Biochemistry Principles and Experimental Design [5] • Departmental Assessment (S2)• Written Paper (S1)
BI453 Biochemistry Research Project [15]• Project (Summer)• Thesis Minor (Summer)
BI446 Current Topics in Bioscience [5]• Written Paper (Summer)
BI447 Literature Review and Presentation [10]• Departmental Assessment (Summer)• Thesis Minor (Summer)
Semester 1
BI445 Biomolecules [5]• Written Paper
BI448 Modern Biotechnologies [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
BI429 Advanced Chromosome Biology [5]• Written Paper
BI449 Molecular and Cellular Biology [5]• Written Paper
BI451 Research Paper Analysis [5]• Written Paper
* Select one 5-credit module
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 10 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
BOTANY AND PLANT SCIENCE PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] Any four modules. [Core: Min 20 credits; Max 30 credits] [Core: 25 credits; Options: 35 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
BO101 Biology [15]
From Group C or D.
Semester 1
BO202 Evolution and the Tree of Life [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS202 Fundamentals in Aquatic Plant Science [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BO201 Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
BPS2101 Botanical Field Skills [5]• Continuous Assessment
BPS204 Genetics and AgriBiosciences [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS203 Plant Diversity, Physiology and Adaptation [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 1
BPS304 AgriBiosciences for Sustainable Global Development [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS302 Plant Ecology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS303 Soils, Climate and Paleobotany [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
BPS306 Applied Aquatic Plant Science [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS305 Plant and Agricultural Genetics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS307 Plant Physiology and Systems Biology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS3101 Techniques in Field Ecology and Conservation [5]• Continuous Assessment
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
ZO414 Advanced Zoology Topics [5]*• Written Paper (Summer)
BPS400 BPS Major Research Project [25]**• Continuous Assessment (Summer)
BPS406 Current Topics in Plant Science [5]• Continuous Assessment (Summer)• Written Paper (Summer)
ZO418 Phylogenetics & Conservation [5]*• Written Paper (Summer)
Semester 1
BI445 Biomolecules [5]*• Written Paper
ZO415 Biometry [5]*• Continuous Assessment
BPS401 BPS Minor Research Project [15]**• Continuous Assessment
BPS402 Current Topics in Algal Research [5] • Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS404 Field Techniques in Earth and Ocean Science [10]*• Continuous Assessment
EOS402 Global Change [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ZO417 Marine & Coastal Ecology [5]*• Written Paper
BI448 Modern Biotechnologies [5]*• Written Paper
BPS403 Plant Genetics, Cell and Systems Biology [5] • Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 11 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
ZO419 Practical Skills in Zoology [5]*• Continuous Assessment
Semester 2
BO4101 Advanced Topics in Developmental Biology [5]*• Written Paper
MI441 Anaerobic Microbial Biotechnology & Systems Biology [5]*• Written Paper
EOS419 Applied and Marine Geophysics [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS418 Applied Field Hydrogeology [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MI437 Bacterial Pathogenesis [5]*• Written Paper
EOS409 Biophysical Interactions in the Ocean [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
MI442 Bioprocessors and Recombinant Protein Production [5]*• Written Paper
MI440 Dynamics of Microbial Gene Regulation [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Essay• Written Paper
BPS405 Ecology and Conservation Issues [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS407 History of Life [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ZO416 Integrative Zoology [5]*• Continuous Assessment
ZO425 Literature Review and Presentation [5]*• Dissertation• Semester 2
Continued…
Botany and Plant Science Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 12 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MI438 Marine Microbiology and Nutrient Cycling [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BI449 Molecular and Cellular Biology [5]*• Written Paper
EOS406 Natural and Manmade Hazards [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS404 Paleobotany and Climate Change [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS417 Petrotectonics [5]*• Written Paper• Practical Exam
MI413 Problem Solving Papers I & II [5]*• Departmental Assessment
EOS422 Sedimentary Basins [5]*• Written Paper
MI406 Self-study Essay [5]*• Departmental Assessment
MI439 The Meaning of Life: Bioinformatics [5]*• Written Paper
** Assigned one project module: BPS400 [25] or BPS401 [15]* Select remaining modules to a value of 10 or 20 credits.
Botany and Plant Science Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 13 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
CHEMISTRY PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 40 credits] [Core: 60 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
CH101 Chemistry [15]
From Group A, C, D or E.
Semester 1
CH204 Inorganic Chemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CH203 Physical Chemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
CH205 Analytical and Environmental Chemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• MCQ
CH202 Organic Chemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 1
CH326 Analytical Chemistry & Molecular Structure [5]• Written Paper
CH333 Experimental Chemistry I [5]• Continuous Assessment
CH311 Organic Chemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper 1
Semester 2
CH3101 Computers and Chemical Research [10]• Continuous Assessment
CH334 Experimental Chemistry II [5]• Continuous Assessment
CH307 Inorganic Chemistry [5]• Written Paper
CH313 Physical Chemistry [5]• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
CH4101 Research - Independent Investigation [20]• Departmental Assessment
CH4102 Synthesis, Organometallic & Analytical Chemistry [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper 1 (Sem 1)• Written Paper 2 (Sem 2)
CH4103 Physical and Biophysical Chemistry [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper 1 (Sem 1)• Written Paper 2 (Sem 2)
CH4104 Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper 1 (Sem 1)• Written Paper 2 (Sem 2)
CH4105 Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper 1 (Sem 1)• Written Paper 2 (Sem 2)
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 14 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 20 credits; Options: 10 credits] [Core: 40 credits; Options: 20 credits]
Optional Modules to be chosen in consultation with the School of Mathematics
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
CS102 Computer Science [15]
From Group B, E or F.
Semester 1
CT2101 Object Oriented Programming 1 [5]• Continuous Assessment
CS211 Programming and Operating Systems [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
CS209 Algorithms And Scientific Computing [5]• Written Paper
CT2102 Object Oriented Programming 2 [5]• Continuous Assessment
Semester 1
CT511 Databases [5]*• Written Paper
CS304 Mathematical and Logical Aspects of Computing [5]• Written Paper
MA215 Mathematical Molecular Biology I [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP305 Modelling I [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CT335 Object Oriented Programming [5]• Written Paper
CT331 Programming Paradigms [5]*• Written Paper
Semester 2
MA216 Mathematical Molecular Biology II [5]*• Written Paper
MP307 Modelling II [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CT411 Multimedia Development [5]*• Written Paper (Summer)
CT2108 Networks and Data Communications I [5]• Written Paper
CS319 Scientific Computing [5]• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
CS4101 Computer Science Project [10]• Continuous Assessment
Semester 1
CT421 Artificial Intelligence [5]*• Written Paper
CT336 Graphics And Image Processing [5]• Written Paper
CT865 Human Computer Interaction [5]*• Written Paper
CT475 Machine Learning and Data Mining [5]• Written Paper
MP305 Modelling I [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CT422 Modern Information Management [5]*• Written Paper
MA385 Numerical Analysis I [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CS424 Object Oriented Programming/Internet Programming [5]• Written Paper
CT331 Programming Paradigms [5]*• Written Paper
Semester 2
CS428 Advanced Operating Systems [5]• Written Paper
CS402 Cryptography [5]• Written Paper
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 15 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
CT414 Distributed Systems and Cooperative Computing [5]*• Written Paper
MP307 Modelling II [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CS423 Neural Network [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA378 Numerical Analysis II [5]*• Written Paper
CT548 Object Oriented Software Design & Development [5]*• Written Paper
* Select two 5-credit modules * Select four 5-credit modules
Computer Science Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 16 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
EARTH AND OCEAN SCIENCES PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 40 credits] Stream A or Stream B [Core: 40 credits; Options: 20 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
EOS104 Earth and Ocean Sciences [15]
From Group D or F.
Semester 1
EOS230 Ocean Processes [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS229 Properties of the Ocean [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
EOS222 Ancient Earth Environments [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS225 Optical Microscopy of Minerals and Rocks [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
STREAM A - Semester 1
EOS300 Fieldskills Training [10]• Continuous Assessment• Practical Exam (Autumn)
EOS3101 Geological Structures and Maps [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
STREAM A - Semester 2
EOS304 Aquatic Geochemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS320 Applied and Environmental Geophysics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS305 Introduction to Applied Field Hydrology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS303 Ocean Dynamics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
STREAM B - Semester 1
EOS324 Applied Palaeobiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS300 Fieldskills Training [10]• Continuous Assessment• Practical Exam (Autumn)
EOS3101 Geological Structures and Maps [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS321 Igneous Petrology [5]• Written Paper• Practical Exam
Continued…
Semester 1
EOS404 Field Techniques in Earth and Ocean Science [10]• Continuous Assessment
EOS403 Final Year Project [20]• Continuous Assessment• Project
EOS402 Global Change [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS422 Sedimentary Basins [5]*• Written Paper
Semester 2
EOS419 Applied and Marine Geophysics [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS418 Applied Field Hydrogeology [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS409 Biophysical Interactions in the Ocean [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
EOS405 Field Skills in Oceanography [5]*• Written Paper
EOS407 History of Life [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS406 Natural and Manmade Hazards [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS417 Petrotectonics [5]*• Written Paper • Practical Exam
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 17 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
EOS322 Metamorphic Petrology [5]• Written Paper• Practical Exam
EOS323 Sediments and the Sedimentary Record [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
* Select four 5-credit modules
Earth and Ocean Sciences Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 18 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MATHEMATICS PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 40 credits] [Core: 30 credits; Options: 30 credits]
Optional Modules to be chosen in consultation with the School of Mathematics
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
MA180 Mathematics [15]
From any Group A - F.
Semester 1
MA284 Discrete Mathematics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA286 Analysis I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
MA283 Algebra [5]• Written Paper
MA287 Analysis II [5]• Written Paper
Semester 1
MA3101 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry [5]• Written Paper
MA343 Groups I [5]• Written Paper
MA341 Metric Spaces [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ST235 Probability [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
MA344 Groups II [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA378 Numerical Analysis II [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ST236 Statistical Inference [5]• Written Paper
MA342 Topology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
MA430 Mathematics Project [10]• Dissertation (Summer)
Semester 1
MA495 Actuarial Mathematics: Life Contingencies II [5]*• Written Paper
ST313 Applied Regression Models [5]*• Written Paper
MA437 Introduction to Mathematical Research Topics I [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CS304 Mathematical and Logical Aspects of Computing [5]*• Written Paper
MP345 Mathematical Methods I [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA490 Measure Theory [5]• Written Paper
MP307 Modelling I [5]*• Written Paper
MP410 Non-Linear Elasticity [5]*• Written Paper
MA385 Numerical Analysis I [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CS424 Object Oriented Programming/Internet Programming [5]*• Written Paper
MA416 Rings [5]• Written Paper
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 19 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
ST416 Time Series Analysis [5]*• Written Paper
Semester 2
CS428 Advanced Operating Systems [5]*• Written Paper
MP403 Cosmology and General Relativity [5]*• Written Paper
CS402 Cryptography [5]*• Written Paper
MA418 Differential Equations with Financial Derivatives [5]*• Written Paper
MA491 Field Theory [5]• Written Paper
MA482 Functional Analysis [5]• Written Paper
ST417 Introduction to Bayesian Modelling [5]*• Written Paper
MA438 Introduction to Mathematical Research Topics II [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP346 Mathematical Methods II [5]*• Written Paper
MP307 Modelling II [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CS423 Neural Networks [5]*• Written Paper
MP491 Nonlinear Systems [5]*• Written Paper
MA416 Probabilistic Models for Molecular Biology [5]*• Written Paper
Continued…
Mathematics Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 20 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
ST415 Probability Theory and Applications [5]*• Written Paper
CS319 Scientific Computer [5]*• Written Paper
ST413 Statistical Modelling [5]*• Written Paper
* Select optional modules to a value of 30 credits.
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 21 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [40 credits] [60 credits] [60 credits]
Optional Modules to be chosen in consultation with the School of Mathematics
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
MP180 Applied Mathematics [15]
MA180 Mathematics (Honours) [15]From Group A or B
Mathematics – Semester 1
MA286 Analysis I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA284 Discrete Mathematics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Mathematics – Semester 2
MA283 Algebra [5]• Written Paper
MA287 Analysis II [5]• Written Paper
Applied Mathematics – Semester 1
MP231 Mathematical Methods I [5]• Written Paper
MP236 Mechanics I [5]• Written Paper
Applied Mathematics – Semester 2
MP237 Mechanics II [5]• Written Paper
MP232 Mathematical Methods II [5]• Written Paper
Semester 1
MP366 Electromagnetism [5]• Written Paper
MA3101 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry [5]• Written Paper
MA343 Groups I [5]• Written Paper
MP345 Mathematical Methods I [5]• Written Paper
MP494 Partial Differential Equations [5]• Written Paper
ST235 Probability [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
MP365 Fluid Mechanics [5]• Written Paper
MA344 Groups II [5]• Written Paper
MP365 Mathematical Methods II [5]• Written Paper
MP491 Non Linear Systems [5]• Written Paper
ST236 Statistical Inference [5]• Written Paper
MA342 Topology [5]• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
MP420 Applied Mathematics Project [10]*• Project
MA430 Mathematics Project [10]*• Project
Semester 1
MP366 Electromagnetism [5]• Written Paper
MA490 Measure Theory [5]• Written Paper
MP305 Modelling I [5]• Written Paper
MP494 Partial Differential Equations [5]• Written Paper
MA416 Ring Theory [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
MA491 Field Theory [5]• Written Paper
MP365 Fluid Mechanics [5]• Written Paper
MA482 Functional Analysis [5]• Written Paper•
MP307 Modelling II [5]• Written Paper
MA378 Numerical Analysis II [5]• Written Paper
*Select one 10-credit project module from MP420 or MA430.
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 22 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 40 credits] [Core: 50 credits; Options: 10 credits] [Core: 45 credits; Options: 15 credits]
Optional Modules to be chosen in consultation with the School of Mathematics
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
MA180 Mathematics [15]
CS102 Computer Science [15]
From Group B, E, or F.
Mathematics – Semester 1
MA286 Analysis I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA284 Discrete Mathematics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Mathematics – Semester 2
MA283 Algebra [5]• Written Paper
MA287 Analysis II [5]• Written Paper
Computer Science – Semester 1
CT2101 Object Oriented Programming 1 [5]• Continuous Assessment
CS211 Programming and Operating Systems [5]• Written Paper
Computer Science – Semester 2
CS209 Algorithms And Scientific Computing [5]• Written Paper
CT2102 Object Oriented Programming 2 [5]• Continuous Assessment
Semester 1
CT511 Databases [5]*• Written Paper
MA3101 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry [5]• Written Paper
MA343 Groups I [5]• Written Paper
CS304 Mathematical and Logical Aspects of Computing [5]• Written Paper
CT335 Object Oriented Programming [5]• Written Paper
ST235 Probability [5]• Written Paper
CT331 Programming Paradigms [5]*• Written Paper
Semester 2
MA344 Groups II [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CT411 Multimedia Development [5]*• Written Paper (Summer)
CT2108 Networks and Data Communications I [5]• Written Paper
CS319 Scientific Computing [5]• Written Paper
ST236 Statistical Inference [5]• Written Paper
MA342 Topology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
CS4101 Computer Science Project [10]**• Continuous Assessment
MA430 Mathematics Project [10]**• Dissertation (Summer)
Semester 1
CS428 Advanced Operating System [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT421 Artificial Intelligence [5]*• Written Paper
CT865 Human Computer Interaction [5]*• Written Paper
MA437 Introduction to Mathematical Research [5]*• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT475 Machine Learning and Data Mining [5]• Written Paper
MA490 Measure Theory [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT422 Modern Information Management [5]*• Written Paper
MA385 Numerical Analysis I [5]*• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CS424 Object Oriented Programming [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT331 Programming Paradigms [5]*• Written Paper
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 23 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MA416 Rings [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
Semester 2
CS402 Cryptography [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT414 Distributed Systems and Cooperative Computing [5]*• Written Paper
MA491 Field Theory [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
MA482 Functional Analysis [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CS423 Neural Networks [5]*• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
MA378 Numerical Analysis II [5]• Written Paper
CT548 Object Oriented Software Design and Development [5]*• Written Paper
MA461 Probabilistic Methods in Bioinformatics [5]*• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
* Select modules to the value of 10 credits ** Select one 10-credit project module from MA430 or CS4101* Select remaining modules to a value of 5 credits.
Mathematics and Computer Science Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 24 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MATHEMATICAL STUDIES AND COMPUTER SCIENCE PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 40 credits] [Core: 50 credits; Options: 10 credits] [Core: 40 credits; Options: 20 credits]
Optional Modules to be chosen in consultation with the School of Mathematics
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
CS102 Computer Science [15]
MA161 Mathematical Studies [15] or MA180 Mathematics [15]
From Group B, E or F.
Mathematical Studies – Semester 1
MA211 Calculus I [5]• Written Paper
MA204 Discrete Mathematics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Mathematical Studies – Semester 2
MA203 Linear Algebra [5]• Written Paper
MA212 Calculus II [5]• Written Paper
Computer Science – Semester 1
CT2101 Object Oriented Programming 1 [5]• Continuous Assessment
CS211 Programming and Operating Systems [5]• Written Paper
Computer Science – Semester 2
CS209 Algorithms And Scientific Computing [5]• Written Paper
CT2102: Object Oriented Programming 2 [5]• Continuous Assessment
Semester 1
MA301 Advanced Calculus [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CT511 Databases [5]*• Written Paper
ST237 Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability [5]• Written Paper
MA313 Linear Algebra I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CS304 Mathematical and Logical Aspects of Computing [5]• Written Paper
CT335 Object Oriented Programming [5]• Written Paper
CT331 Programming Paradigms [5]*• Written Paper
Semester 2
MA335 Algebraic Structures [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA302 Complex Variable [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ST238 Introduction to Statistical Inference [5]• Written Paper
CT411 Multimedia Development [5]*• Written Paper (Summer)
CT2108 Networks and Data Communications I [5]• Written Paper
Continued…
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
CS4101 Computer Science Project [10]**• Continuous Assessment
MA430 Mathematics Project [10]**• Dissertation (Summer)
Semester 1
CS428 Advanced Operating System [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT421 Artificial Intelligence [5]*• Written Paper
MA31*1 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry [5]• • Written Paper
MA343 Groups 1 [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT865 Human Computer Interaction [5]*• Written Paper
CT475 Machine Learning and Data Mining [5]• Written Paper
CT422 Modern Information Management [5]*• Written Paper
MA341 Metric Spaces [5]*• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
MA385 Numerical Analysis I [5]*• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CS424 Object Oriented Programming [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 25 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
CS319 Scientific Computing [5]• Written Paper
ST235 Probability [5]*• Written Paper
CT331 Programming Paradigms [5]*• Written Paper
Semester 2
ST312 Applied Statistics II [5]*• Written Paper
CS402 Cryptography [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT414 Distributed Systems and Cooperative Computing [5]*• Written Paper
MA344 Groups II [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CS423 Neural Networks [5]*• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
MA378 Numerical Analysis II [5]*• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
CT548 Object Oriented Software Design and Development [5]*• Written Paper
MA342 Topology [5]• Written Paper• Continuous Assessment
* Select modules to a value of 10 credits ** Select one 10-credit project module from MA430 or CS4101* Select remaining modules to a value of 10 credits.
Mathematical Studies and Computer Science Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 26 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MICROBIOLOGY PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 30 credits] [Core: 60 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
BO101 Biology [15]
CH101 Chemistry [15]
From Group C or D.
Semester 1
MI202 Laboratory Skills in Microbiology I [5]• Continuous Assessment• MCQ
BO201 Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
MI203 Laboratory Skills in Microbiology II [5]• Continuous Assessment• MCQ
MI204 Microbes and the Environment [5]• Continuous Assessment • Written Paper
Semester 1
MI323 Food and Industrial Microbiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MI306 Marine Microbiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MI326 Microbial Metabolic and Molecular Systems [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
MI322 Environmental Microbiology [5]• Written Paper
MI324 Immunology and Recombinant Techniques [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MI325 Microbial Infectious Diseases [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 1
MI405 Project [20]• Continuous Assessment• Project• Oral
Semester 2
MI441 Anaerobic Microbial Biotechnology & Systems Biology [5]• Written Paper
MI437 Bacterial Pathogenesis [5]• Written Paper
MI442 Bioprocessors and Recombinant Protein Production [5]• Written Paper
MI440 Dynamics of Microbial Gene Regulation [5]• Continuous Assessment• Essay• Written Paper
MI413 Problem Solving Papers I & II [5]• Departmental Assessment
MI406 Self-study essay [5]• Departmental Assessment
MI438 Marine Microbiology and Nutrient Cycling [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MI439 The Meaning of Life: Bioinformatics [5]• Written Paper
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 27 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
PHARMACOLOGY PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 30 credits] [Core: 60 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
BO101 Biology [15]
CH101 Chemistry [15]
PH101 Physics [15]
From Group C.
Semester 1
PM209 Applied Concepts in Pharmacology [5]• Written Paper
PM208 Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
PM210 Molecular Pharmacology and Signalling [10]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 1
PM309 Drugs and Disease I [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper 1 • Written Paper 2
PM311 Introduction to Toxicology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
PM312 Applied Pharmacology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
PM310 Drugs and Disease II [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper 2• Written Paper 1
Semester 1
PM431 Research Project [20]• Project
PM432 Experimental Pharmacology [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper 1• Written Paper 2
Semester 2
PM435 Advanced Technologies for Therapeutics [5]• Written Paper
PM436 Advanced Toxicology [5]• Written Paper
PM433 Drug Development and Emerging Therapies [10]• Continuous Assessment
PM434 Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 28 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
PHYSICS AND APPLIED PHYSICS PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 40 credits] [Core: 55 credits; Options: 5 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
PH101 Physics [15]
From Group A, B, C, E or F.
Semester 1
PH215 Electricity, Magnetism & Circuits [5]• Written Paper
PH216 Mechanics [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
PH217 Light, Atomic & Nuclear Physics [5]• Written Paper
PH218 Thermodynamics [5]• Written Paper
Semester 1
PH334 Computational Physics [5]• Written Paper
PH332 Electronics [5]• Written Paper
PH333 Quantum Physics [5]• Written Paper
PH331 Wave Optics [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
PH335 Nuclear and Particle Physics [5]• Written Paper
PH338 Properties of Materials [5]• Written Paper
PH336 Signal Analysis [5]• Written Paper
PH337 Thermal Physics [5]• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
PH427 Practical Work (Including Project) [20]• Continuous Assessment (Summer)
PH426 Problem Solving & Physics Research Skills [5]• Continuous Assessment (Summer)• Departmental Assessment (Summer)
Semester 1
PH423 Applied Optics & Imaging [5]• Written Paper
PH428 Atmospheric Physics & Climate Change [5]*• Written Paper
PH466 Astrophysics [5]*• Written Paper
PH430 Biophotonics [5]*• Written Paper
PH421 Quantum Mechanics [5]• Written Paper
PH422 Solid State Physics [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
PH424 Electromagnetism and Special Relativity [5]• Written Paper
PH425 Lasers & Spectroscopy [5]• Written Paper
PH429 Nanotechnology [5]• Written Paper
* Select one 5-credit module
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 29 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
PHYSIOLOGY PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 30 credits] [Core: 60 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
BO101 Biology [15]
CH101 Chemistry [15]
PH101 Physics [15]
From Group C.
Semester 1
SI206 Introduction to Physiology and Gastrointestinal [5]• Continuous Assessment• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
SI207 Nerve and Muscle [5]• Continuous Assessment• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
SI208 Cardiovascular Physiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
SI212 Respiratory Physiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
SI329 Laboratory Methods in Physiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Computer Based Exam
Semester 1
SI326 Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology [5]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
SI312 Endocrinology [5]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
SI311 Neurophysiology [5]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
SI328 Exercise Physiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
SI331 Renal Physiology [5]• Departmental Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 1
SI438 Advanced GIT [5]• Written Paper
SI422 Advanced Neurophysiology [5]• Written Paper
SI408 Immunology [5]• Written Paper
SI437 Reproduction and Aging [5]• Written Paper
SI4102 Science Communication Skills [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
SI436 Therapeutics [5]• Departmental Assessment
Semester 2
SI4101 Case Based Physiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
SI432 Pathophysiology [5]• Written Paper
SI435 Project [20]• Departmental Assessment• Project
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 30 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
ZOOLOGY PATHWAY
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
[60 credits] [Core: 20 credits] [Core: 20 credits; Options: 10 credits] [Core: 25 credits; Options: 35 credits]
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
BO101 Biology [15]
From Group C or D.
Semester 1
BO202 Evolution and the Tree of Life [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BO201 Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
ZO208 Invertebrate Biology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ZO209 Vertebrate Zoology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 1
BO3101 Developmental Biology [5]*• Written Paper
ZO317 Evolutionary Biology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ZO319 Marine Zoology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
ZO315 Applied Ecology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ZO320 Concepts in Population and Community Ecology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
AN223 Embryology & Development [5]*• Written Paper
ZO318 Geographic Information Systems and Biostatistics [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
ZO424 Advanced Final Year Project in Zoology [25]**• Continuous Assessment• Thesis - Minor• Summer
ZO414 Advanced Zoology Topics [5]• Written Paper• Summer
BPS406 Current Topics in Plant Science [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper• Summer
ZO418 Phylogenetics & Conservation [5]• Written Paper• Summer
Semester 1
ZO415 Biometry [5]• Continuous Assessment
BI445 Biomolecules [5]*• Written Paper
BPS402 Current Topics in Algal Research [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ZO423 Final Year Project in Zoology [15]**• Continuous Assessment• Thesis - Minor
EOS402 Global Change [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ZO417 Marine & Coastal Ecology [5]• Written Paper
BI448 Modern Biotechnologies [5]*• Written Paper
BPS403 Plant Genetics, Cell & Systems Biology [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 31 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
ZO419 Practical Skills in Zoology [5]*• Continuous Assessment
Semester 2
BO4101 Advanced Topics in Developmental Biology [5]*• Written Paper
MI441 Anaerobic Microbial Biotechnology & Systems Biology [5]*• Written Paper
MI437 Bacterial Pathogenesis [5]*• Written Paper
MI442 Bioprocessors and Recombinant Protein Production [5]*• Written Paper
BPS405 Ecology and Conservation Issues [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS407 History of Life [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
ZO416 Integrative Zoology [5]• Continuous Assessment
ZO425 Literature Review and Presentation [10]**• Dissertation
MI438 Marine Microbiology and Nutrient Cycling [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BI449 Molecular and Cellular Biology [5]*• Written Paper
BPS404 Paleobotany and Climate Change [5]*• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
* Select two 5-credit modules **Select one project ZO424 [25] or ZO423 [15] plus ZO425 [10].*Select remaining modules to a value of 10 credits
Zoology Pathway – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 32 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
ELECTIVES
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
FR252 French [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper (Summer)
GR224 Beginner’s German for Science [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper (Summer)
GR252 German [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper (Summer)
GR353 German [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper (Summer)
Semester 1
BO201 Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BO202 Evolution and the Tree of Life [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BO2101 Scientific Writing Skills [5]• Continuous Assessment
BPS202 Fundamentals in Aquatic Plant Science [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS229 Properties of the Ocean [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS230 Ocean Processes [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA204 Discrete Mathematics [5]• Written Paper
MA211 Calculus I [5]• Written Paper
Continued…
Full Year – Semester 1 and Semester 2
FR365 Advanced French for Science [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper (Summer)
GR224 Beginner’s German for Science [10]• Continuous Assessment • Written Paper (Summer)
GR252 German [10]• Continuous Assessment • Written Paper (Summer)
GR353 German [10]• Continuous Assessment • Written Paper (Summer)
Semester 1
BPS302 Plant Ecology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS303 Soils, Climate and Paleobotany [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS304 AgriBiosciences for Sustainable Global Development [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CH311 Organic Chemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
CH326 Analytical Chemistry & Molecular Structure [5]• Written Paper
CH332 Drug Design & Drug Discovery [10]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS321 Igneous Petrology [5]• Written Paper• Practical Exam
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 33 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MA215 Mathematical Molecular Biology I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP231 Mathematical Methods I [5]• Written Paper
MP236 Mechanics I [5]• Written Paper
PM208 Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology [5]• Written Paper
PM209 Applied Concepts in Pharmacology [5]• Written Paper
ST237 Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability [5]• Written Paper
Semester 2
BPS203 Plant Diversity, Physiology & Adaptation [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS204 Genetics and AgriBiosciences [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS2101 Botanical Field Skills [5]• Continous Assessment
EOS222 Ancient Earth Environments [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS225 Optical Microscopy of Minerals and Rocks [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper• Practical Exam (Summer)
MA203 Linear Algebra [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA212 Calculus II [5]• Written Paper
Continued…
EOS322 Metamorphic Petrology [5]• Written Paper• Practical Exam
EOS323 Sediments and the Sedimentary Record [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS324 Applied Palaeobiology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA215 Mathematical Molecular Biology I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA301 Advanced Calculus [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA313 Linear Algebra I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP231 Mathematical Methods I [5]• Written Paper
MP305 Modelling I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MP345 Mathematical Methods I [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper•
PH222 Astrophysical Concepts [5]• Written Paper
PH328 Physics of the Environment I [5]• Written Paper
PH341 Measurement of Health Hazards at Work [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
PM208 Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology [5]• Written Paper
Continued…
Electives – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 34 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MA216 Mathematical Molecular Biology II [5]• Written Paper
MP232 Mathematical Methods II [5]• Written Paper
MP237 Mechanics II [5]• Written Paper
ST238 Introduction to Statistical Inference [5]• Written Paper
PM209 Applied Concepts in Pharmacology [5]• Written Paper
PM311 Introduction to Toxicology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
SI317 Human Body Function [10]• Written Paper 1• Written Paper 2
ST237 Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability [5]• Written Paper
ST311 Applied Statistics I [5]• Written Paper
ZO319 Marine Zoology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Semester 2
BI317 Human Molecular Genetics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS305 Plant and Agricultural Genetics [5]• Continuous Assessmen• Written Paper
BPS306 Applied Aquatic Plant Science [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS307 Plant Physiology and Systems Biology [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
BPS3101 Techniques in Field Ecology and Conservation [5]• Continuous Assessment
CH307 Inorganic Chemistry [5]• Written Paper
Continued…
Electives – Continued
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 35 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
Electives – Continued
CH3103 Validation in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry [5]• Written Paper• Project
CH313 Physical Chemistry [5]• Written Paper
EOS303 Ocean Dynamics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS304 Aquatic Geochemistry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
EOS305 Introduction to Applied Field Hydrology [5]• Continuous Assessmen• Written Paper
EOS320 Applied and Environmental Geophysics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA216 Mathematical Molecular Biology II [5]• Written Paper
MA302 Complex Variable [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA334 Geometry [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA335 Algebraic Structures [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
MA461 Probabilistic Models for Molecular Biology [5] • Written Paper
MP232 Mathematical Methods II [5]• Written Paper
MP307 Modelling II [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Continued…
Bachelor of Science Degree Course Outline 2015 – 36 – College of Science, NUI Galway.
MP346 Mathematical Methods II [5]• Written Paper
MP491 Non Linear Systems [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
PH362 Stellar Astrophysics [5]• Written Paper
PH329 Physics of the Environment II [5]• Written Paper
ST238 Introduction to Statistical Inference [5]• Written Paper
ST312 Applied Statistics II [5]• Written Paper
ZO318 Geographic Information Systems and Biostatistics [5]• Continuous Assessment• Written Paper
Electives – Continued
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