College of Science
Student
Guide
2015/16
A Guide for First Year Students
Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Welcome to National University of Ireland Galway....................................................................2
Advisory and Orientation Programmes.........................................................................................3
Programme Information ....................................................................................................................7
Module Information......................................................................................................................... 25
General Information for Students................................................................................................. 35
Scholarships and Prizes.................................................................................................................... 39
Marks & Standards 2015/2016..................................................................................................... 49
1st Year Timetable – Semester I............................................................................................60 – 61
1st Year Timetable – Semester II..........................................................................................62 – 63
Campus Map..............................................................................................................................64 – 65
College of Science. First-year Student Year Planner........................................................66 – 67
Advisory Scheme Record Form.................................................................................................... 69
For enquiries please call the First Year Student Hotline
091-493999
Please bring this Academic Booklet with you to the Advisory Session
and carry it with you for at least the first two weeks of term.
The 2015–16 Academic Booklet is valid for that Session. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the contents of the
Academic Booklet are accurate, the Academic Booklet is issued for the guidance of students and staff only. The Academic
Booklet is not an offer to supply courses of study nor is it in any way to be construed as imposing any legal obligation on
the College of Science or University to supply courses either at all or in part in respect of any subject. No guarantee is
given that courses, syllabuses, fees or regulations may not be altered, cancelled or otherwise amended at any time.
The Academic Booklet confers no rights on any student registered for the Session 2015–16.
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Welcome to National University of Ireland Galway
Congratulations on your achievements to date and we
are pleased that you have chosen to study Science at NUI
Galway. The College of Science has a long-established
tradition but is also pursuing an active policy of innovative
course development in response to the changing needs of
graduate employment. The College now offers 11 different
undergraduate degree programmes to approximately
600 first-year students. All students are most welcome
and, in particular, we welcome mature students who
have chosen to study science. We wish each and every
one of you success and hope that you fully partake of the
opportunities presented to you both academically and
socially during your time at the University.
To help you adjust to University life, we have assigned
an Adviser to each first year student (see details on your
relevant programme page). You are asked to complete the Advisory Scheme Record Form
that is enclosed with this Guide and bring it with you on the day of your Advisory Session.
Keep the form for presentation to your Adviser whom you must meet personally during the first
two to three weeks of term. Should circumstances arise during the year that adversely affect your
performance at University, you should arrange to make an appointment to see your dedicated
adviser or a member of the College Office team. Full details on the offices of the College of Science
are given below. We look forward to meeting you on 31st August for your Welcome meeting and
during Orientation Week.
Professor Dónal Leech.
Dean, College of Science.
College of Science Offices
Dean of Science
Administrative Officer
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
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Professor Dónal Leech
Mr. Kilian Dooley Ms. Claire Mitchell
Ms. Cora Costello
Ms. Olive Mills
Room 210 Concourse
Room 208 Concourse
Room 207 Concourse
Room 209 Concourse
Room 211 Concourse
Ext. 3615
Ext. 4166
Ext. 3700
Ext. 3630
Ext. 2182
1. Advisory and Orientation Programmes
1.11st Year Advisory Session / Registration.........................................................................................4
1.2 ID Card Collection and Module Registration..............................................................................5
1.3 Laboratory Registration......................................................................................................................5
1.4 College Advisory Scheme..................................................................................................................5
1.5 Laboratory Numbers...........................................................................................................................6
1.6Clickers.....................................................................................................................................................6
1.7 Selection of Modules............................................................................................................................6
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1.11st Year Advisory Session / Registration
The Advisory Session will take place on Tuesday 1st September 2015, as follows:
CAO
Code
GY301
GY303
GY310
GY320
GY304
GY308
GY314
GY319
GY318
GY309
GY313
NUI Galway Programme
Code
Science: Surnames beginning A – G
1BS1
Science: Surnames beginning H – M
Science: Surnames beginning N – Z
1BO1
Biomedical Science
1MR1
Marine Science
1BPT1
Physics (Applied, Astrophysics,
Biomedical, Theoretical)
1BY1
Biotechnology
1EV1
Environmental Science
1EH1
Earth & Ocean Sciences
1BMS1
Mathematical Science
1BPC1
Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
1FM1
Financial Mathematics and
Economics
1HF1
Health & Safety Systems
Time
Venue
9.30 am – 11.00 am
11.30 am – 1.00 pm
2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
9.30 am
10.00 am
10.30 am
Orbsen Foyer
(Ground Floor),
Orbsen Building
11.00 am
11.30 am
12.00 noon
12.30 pm
2.00 pm
2.30 pm
NCBES Seminar Room
(First Floor),
Orbsen Building
3.00 pm
1. Attend at the time stated in Advisory Session Attendance Schedule above.
2. Obtain advice from academic staff / Course Director.
3. Where module choices are available, consider the implications of your choice on the second year
module choices available to you.
4. Collect your clicker (see Section 1.6) at the College Office stand.
5. Following the Advisory Session, register for your modules via on-line self-service registration no later
than Friday, 4th September. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details (see also Section 1.2
below).
6. Register for your labs as outlined in section 1.3 below.
7. Your Laboratory Number and Adviser will be sent to you via email after you have completed the on-line
registration process.
8. Change of module selection is allowed. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details on
the deadline for Change of Module.
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1.2 ID Card Collection and Module Registration
1st September, between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm and 2nd September between 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm,
Registration Office, 1st Floor, Áras Ui Chathail.
Please ensure you bring one of the following documents as proof of identity – Birth Certificate,
Passport or Driver’s Licence. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details.
You can also receive assistance in completing your module selection at this time if you have not
already registered via on-line self-service registration.
1.3 Laboratory Registration
Laboratory Registration will take place for the following modules as outlined below. You need to
attend one session per module that you are taking.
Module
Date:
Time:
Chemistry
2 – 4 pm
3rd September
(Group 1: CH101)
1 – 3 pm
4th September
(Group 2: CH130)
(Group 3: CP102)
Venue:
Lab Registration Fee
1st Year
Approximately €50 for two semester
Chemistry Lab practical course (includes manual
and on-line teaching software); €15
1st Year
for one semester practical course
Chemistry Lab (includes manual).
Group 2: CH120
registration in
Semester 2.
Earth and
3rd or 4th September 12 noon – 1 pm MRI Annex
Lab (Ground
Ocean Sciences
Floor)
Physics
7th, 8th or 9th
September
10 am – 1 pm
and
2 – 5 pm
1st Year Physics
Lab, Room
224, School of
Physics
€20
Approximately €30 to cover the
cost of the manual plus access to
the WileyPLUS on-line support
system.
There is no lab registration for Biology.
1.4 College Advisory Scheme
To enable each new student to settle in as soon as possible and to ensure that each new student has
access to at least one member of the academic staff throughout his or her first and second years at
University, the College has organised an Advisory Scheme.
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Following the completion of on-line registration, you will be assigned an adviser. You must meet
your Adviser personally during the first two to three weeks of term. At this meeting, you must give
your Adviser your completed Advisory Scheme Record Form (on page 69).
The principal role of your Adviser is to arrange that you receive the help that you may need during
your initial years in University. If you find, for example, that you are running into academic or
personal problems, or that you are unsure of what is required of you, or if you have queries about the
facilities available, you are strongly recommended to make contact with your Adviser at the earliest
possible opportunity. He or she will make every effort to either help you directly or will ensure
that you are put in contact with the staff members who can best provide the necessary advice. For
further convenience, the list of Advisers is also included under your programme information.
1.5 Laboratory Numbers
Following the completion of your on-line registration, you will be emailed a laboratory number. This
number is used when drawing up timetables for practical classes.
1.6Clickers
The College of Science requires all students to use individual electronic polling devices (“clickers”)
during lectures in order to facilitate discussion and engagement. Clickers will be issued to each
student at the College Desk during the Advisory Session. Misplaced or lost clickers can be
replaced at a cost of €30.00 during the academic year. All clickers must be returned to the College
of Science before the end of the academic year. Failure to do so will incur a cost of €30.00.
1.7 Selection of Modules
Some of the B.Sc. programmes allow for a choice of modules in First Year. However, the key
modules required for the main academic thrust of each programme are defined and are not a
matter of choice.
At the Advisory Session (1st September 2015), academic staff will be available to advise you
with your selection of modules. Following the Advisory Session, you should officially register
for your chosen modules using the on-line self-service Registration Service no later than Friday,
4th September 2015. It is important that you register correctly for the modules you have chosen.
Later in the year, examination papers will only be issued to the students who are correctly
registered for the module in question.
You should note the time and venue for the first lecture in each of your modules and you should
attend for Laboratory Registration at the times indicated in Section 1.3 above.
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2. Programme Information
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
(GY301) Science (1BS1)...................................................................................................................8
(GY303) Biomedical Science (1BO1)........................................................................................ 13
(GY318) Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1)................................................................. 14
(GY304) Biotechnology (1BY1).................................................................................................. 15
(GY314) Earth and Ocean Sciences (1EH1)........................................................................... 16
(GY308) Environmental Science (1EV1)................................................................................. 17
(GY309) Financial Mathematics & Economics (1FM1)...................................................... 18
(GY313) Health & Safety Systems (1HF1).............................................................................. 19
(GY310) Marine Science (1MR1)............................................................................................... 20
(GY319) Mathematical Science (1BMS1)................................................................................ 21
(GY320) Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1).............. 22
Summary of Modules, Credits and Programmes..................................................................... 23
Please note:
First Year lectures in the College of Science commence from Monday, 7th September 2015.
Lectures begin on the hour and end at 10 minutes to the hour.
For module lecture start-up date and time, please refer to the relevant module information
page in Section 3.
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2.1 (GY301) Science (1BS1)
First Year Module Groups
Modules are arranged into six groups A to F. You should carefully study the module groups
available and decide on the group you wish to take. Your selection of module group should be
guided by the modules you wish to pursue in years 2, 3 and 4.
Type
Subject
Credits
CH101: Chemistry
15
CS102: Computer Science
15
MA180: Mathematics (Honours) /
15
MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar (Onóracha) /
15
MA161: Mathematical Studies
15
Optional
MP180: Applied Mathematics
15
BO101: Biology
15
EOS104: Introduction to Earth and Ocean
15
Sciences
PH101: Physics
15
Total
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A
X
First Year Groups
B
C
D
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
F
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
60
X
60
X
60
60
X
60
X
60
Second Year Module Selection
Students should note that their selection of modules in First Year can have a consequence on their
choice of pathways in Second Year, since the College of Science requires the modules from the
First Year groups in the table below from students entering their Second Year courses.
Type
Pathways
Electives
MED
LLC
MTH
NAS
MED
School
CHE
MTH
NAS
PHY
MED
MTH
NAS
Pathway/Electives
Chemistry
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics
Biochemistry
Botany and Plant Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
Microbiology
Zoology
Physics and Applied Physics
Anatomy
Pharmacology
Physiology
MA203 & MA204
MA211 & MA212
MP231 & MP232
MP236 & MP237
ST237 & ST238
BPS203 & BPS2101
EOS222 & EOS225
EOS229 & EOS230
PM208 & PM209
FR252
GR224
GR252
GR353
MA215
MA216
ST237
BO201
BO202
BO2101
BPS202
BPS203
BPS204
PM208
Credits
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
First Year Groups
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
D
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
F
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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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/electives based on their overall 1st Year results and submitted pathways/
electives preferences for 2nd Year.
Indicative places available in each 2nd Year Science 20 ECTS Credit Pathway (based on the
2014/15 academic year)
Type
Pathways
School
CHE
MTH
NAS
PHY
MED
Pathways
Chemistry
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics
Biochemistry
Botany and Plant Science
Earth & Ocean Sciences
Microbiology
Zoology
Physics and Applied Physics
Anatomy
Pharmacology
Physiology
Places
129
n/a
58
n/a
n/a
154
99
50
135
87
87
39
21
50
The Procedure/Guidelines for allocating places is as follows:
• Students are ranked in order of merit based on their overall 1st year result across all modules.
Therefore it is a student’s overall performance that determines his/her place in the allocation of
modules.
• Students must complete a Module Selection Form on Blackboard in Semester II listing their
preferred list of pathways and electives. This Form must be submitted by a given deadline.
• Students who pass in the Summer Examinations are ranked in order of merit and allocated
places within the capacity limits based on their choice combinations and prerequisites.
Confirmation on the pathways and electives offered to each student will be emailed individually
to students at their NUI Galway email address (usually during the month of July).
• Students who fail one or more examinations at the Summer Examinations are dealt with after
the Autumn repeats and are allocated the remaining places within the capacity limits once their
overall mark can be calculated at this stage. Confirmation on the pathways and electives offered
to each student will be emailed individually to students at their NUI Galway email address
(usually at the beginning of September).
• Students who submit their Module Selection Form on Blackboard after the submission deadline
are dealt with after the “on-time” students, regardless of their rank in the order of merit.
A Second Year Advisory Session will be held in Semester II and further information will be
provided at this time.
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1st Year Advisers
First Name
Dr Fawaz
Room No. Discipline/School
Room 111, Chemistry, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Florence Abram
Room 208, Microbiology, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Thomas
Barry
Room 104, Microbiology, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Alexander Black
Block B, Anatomy,
Dr Aoife
Boyd
Room 207, Microbiology, Arts/Science
Building
Dr John
Burns
Room ADB-1010, Mathematics, Áras de
Brún
Dr Cyril
Carroll
Room 209, Microbiology, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Michael
Carty
Room 221, Biochemistry, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Rachel
Cave
Room A210a, Earth and Ocean Science,
Quadrangle Building
Dr James
Cruickshank Room ADB-1009, Mathematics, Áras de
Brún Building
Dr Karen
Doyle
Room 2004, Physiology, Quadrangle
Building
Prof Graham Ellis
Room ADB-3002, Áras de Brún Building
Dr David
Finn
Pharmacology and Therapeutics,
Experimental Medicine Bldg,
Dr Gerard
Fleming
Room 102, Microbiology, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Uri
Frank
Zoology, 2nd Floor, North, Biosciences
Research Building
Dr Niall
Geraghty
Room 108, Chemistry, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Louise
Horrigan
Room 110, Block E, Physiology
Dr Niall
Madden
Room ADB-1013, Mathematics, Áras de
Brún Building
Dr Conor
O Byrne
Room 105B, Microbiology, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Patrick
O Leary
Room 112, Chemistry, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Zoë
Popper
Room 319, Botany and Plant Science,
Ryan Institute
Dr Leo
Quinlan
Room 206 Physiology, Quadrangle
Building
Surname
Aldabbagh
Extn.
3120
Email address
fawaz.aldabbagh@nuigalway.ie
2390
florence.abram@nuigalway.ie
3189
thomas.barry@nuigalway.ie
2234
2404
alexander.black@nuigalway.ie
aoife.boyd@nuigalway.ie
3022
john.burns@nuigalway.ie
2277
cyril.carroll@nuigalway.ie
3695
michael.carty@nuigalway.ie
2351
rachel.cave@nuigalway.ie
3965
james.cruickshank@nuigalway.ie
3665
karen.doyle@nuigalway.ie
3011
5280
graham.ellis@nuigalway.ie
david.finn@nuigalway.ie
3562
ger.fleming@nuigalway.ie
2334
uri.frank@nuigalway.ie
2474
niall.geraghty@nuigalway.ie
2384
3803
louise.horrigan@nuigalway.ie
niall.madden@nuigalway.ie
3957
conor.obyrne@nuigalway.ie
2476
patrick.oleary@nuigalway.ie
5431
zoe.popper@nuigalway.ie
3710
leo.quinlan@nuigalway.ie
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Dr. Luca
Ronconi
Dr Emil
Sköldberg
Dr. Eva
Szegezdi
Dr Gerard
Wall
College of Science
Room 148, Chemistry, Arts/Science
Building
Room ADB-1012, Mathematics, Áras de
Brún Building
Biochemistry, Ground Floor, South,
Biosciences Research Building
Room 103, Microbiology, Arts/Science
Building
2481
luca.ronconi@nuigalway.ie
3175
emil.skoldberg@nuigalway.ie
5037
eva.szegezdi@nuigalway.ie
5808
gerard.wall@nuigalway.ie
2.2 (GY303) Biomedical Science (1BO1)
Modules:
Type
Core
Choice
(3*15) +
(3*5)
Total
Credits
15
15
15
60
5
5
5
60 Module
BO101
PH101
CH120
BM110
BM111
BM112
Description
Biology
Physics
Chemistry: Molecular Science
Introduction to Science Communication
Introduction to Biomedical Research
Biomedical Debates
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
1st Year Advisers:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School
Dr Peter
Creighton Room 105, Biochemistry, Arts/Science
Building
Dr Helen Dodson
Room ANA-G015, Anatomy
Dr Declan McKernan Room BLG-G009, Pharmacology and
Therapeutics, Experimental Medicine
Building
Dr Ailish
Hynes
Physiology, Quadrangle Building
Dr Dara
Cannon
Room G013, Anatomy
Ext. Email address
3654 peter.creighton@nuigalway.ie
2162 helen.dodson@nuigalway.ie
3826 declan.mckernan@nuigalway.ie
3573 ailish.hynes@nuigalway.ie
5692 dara.cannon@nuigalway.ie
Meeting with Programme Directors:
2.00 pm, Wednesday 9th September, AC214, Arts/Science Building.
Contact Persons:
Programme Director: Dr Derek Morris, Room 106, Biochemistry, 1st Floor Arts/Science Building,
Ext. 4439, email: derek.morris@nuigalway.ie
First Year Co-ordinator: Dr Ailish Hynes, Physiology, Quadrangle Building, Ext. 3573,
email: ailish.hynes@nuigalway.ie
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2.3 (GY318) Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1)
Modules:
Type
Choice
Core
(3*15)
Optional
(1*15)
Total
Credits
15
45
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
60
Module
BO101
CH101
PH101
CS102
MA102
MA180
MA161
MP180
Description
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
Anailís agus Algéabar
Mathematics (Honours)
Mathematical Studies
Applied Mathematics
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
One of: CS102: Computer Science or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar or MA180: Mathematics (Honours)
or MA161: Mathematical Studies or MP180: Applied Mathematics
1st Year Adviser / Programme Director:
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First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School
Ext.
Email address
Dr Peter
2480
peter.crowley@nuigalway.ie
Crowley Room C115, Chemistry, Arts/Science
Building
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2.4 (GY304) Biotechnology (1BY1)
Modules:
Type
Choice
Core
(2*15 + 5*5)
Optional
(1*5)
Total
Credits
15
15
5
55
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
60
Module
BO101
CH130
BG110
BG111
MA170
ST237
ST238
FR137
GR150
Description
Biology
Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
Biotechnology I
Biotechnology Skills with French / German
Introduction to Programming for Biologists
Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability
Introduction to Statistical Inference
French for Biotechnology I
German for Biotechnology I
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
One of: FR137: French for Biotechnology I or GR150: German for Biotechnology I
1st Year Adviser:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School
Dr Andrew Flaus
Biochemistry, Biosciences Research
Building
(meetings should be arranged in advance)
Ext.
5482
Email address
andrew.flaus@nuigalway.ie
First Lecture for BG110: Biotechnology I:
9.00 am, Monday 14th September 2015.
Biochemistry Seminar Room, (Room 125, Arts/Science Building).
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2.5 (GY314) Earth and Ocean Sciences (1EH1)
Modules:
Type
Core
Choice
(1*15)
Optional
(3*15)
Total
Credits
15
15
15
15
15
15
45
15
15
15
15
60
Module
EOS104
BO101
CH130
CS102
MA102
MA180
MA161
MP180
PH101
Description
Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences
Biology
Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
Computer Science
Anailís agus Algéabar
Mathematics (Honours)
Mathematical Studies
Applied Mathematics
Physics
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
Three of:
MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar or MA161: Mathematical Studies
BO101: Biology
CH130: Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
PH101: Physics
CS102: Computer Science
MP180: Applied Mathematics
1st Year Advisers:
First Name
Dr Tiernan
Surname
Henry
Dr John
Murray
Room No./Discipline/School
Ext.
Room A207c, Earth and Ocean
5096
Science, Quadrangle Building
Room A209, Earth and Ocean Science, 5095
Quadrangle Building
Email address
tiernan.henry@nuigalway.ie
john.murray@nuigalway.ie
Contact Persons:
Programme Director: Professor Peter Croot, Room A207b, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle,
Ext. 2184, peter.croot@nuigalway.ie.
First year Co-ordinator: Dr Eve Daly, Room A105, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext. 2183,
eve.daly@nuigalway.ie
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2.6 (GY308) Environmental Science (1EV1)
Modules:
Type
Core
Choice
(3*15)+
(3*5)
Total
Credits
15
45
15
15
5
15
5
5
60
Module
BO101
CP102
EOS104
EV102
LW170
ST237
Description
Biology
Chemistry/Physics
Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences
Hot Topics in Environmental Science
Introduction to Health & Safety Law
Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
1st Year Advisers:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School
Ext.
Prof Michael Gormally ES207, Centre for Environmental Science, 3334
Arts/Science Building
Dr Gavin
Collins Room 206, Microbiology, Arts/Science
3163
Building
Email address
mike.gormally@nuigalway.ie
gavin.collins@nuigalway.ie
Meeting with the Programme Director:
Wednesday 9th September, 11.00 am
Environmental Science Seminar Room (ES201), Environmental Science wing, Arts/Science
Building.
Contact Person:
Programme Director: Prof Mike Gormally, Room ES207, Centre for Environmental Science,
Environmental Wing, Arts/Science Building, Ext. 3334.
First Year Co-ordinator: Dr Gavin Collins, Room 206, Microbiology, Arts/Science Building,
Ext. 3163.
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2.7 (GY309) Financial Mathematics & Economics (1FM1)
Modules:
Type
Core
Choice
(1*15 + 6*5)
Optional
(1*15)
Total
Credits
15
5
5
5
45
5
5
5
15
15
15
60
Module
MA199
AY104
CS103
EC135
EC136
EC137
MP191
MA102
MA180
Description
Statistics & Probability & Maths Of Finance
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Computer Science
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Economics Coursework
Mathematical Methods I
Anailís agus Algéabar
Mathematics (Honours)
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar
1st Year Advisers:
First Name
Professor
Donal
Dr. Petri
Surname Room No./Discipline/School
Ext.
O Regan Room ADB-G006, Mathematics, Áras
3091
de Brún Building
Piiroinen Room ADB-2004, Mathematics, Áras de 2341
Brún Building
Email address
donal.oregan@nuigalway.ie
petri.piiroinen@nuigalway.ie
Contact Person:
Dr Petri Piiroinen, Room ADB-2004, Áras de Brún, Ext. 2341
From September 2005, the Faculty and Institute of Actuaries recognise this programme for
the purposes of obtaining exemptions in the professional actuarial subjects: CT1 Financial
Mathematics, CT3 Probability and Mathematical Statistics and CT7 Economics. Further
exemptions may be sought in the future.
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2.8 (GY313) Health & Safety Systems (1HF1)
Modules:
Type
Choice
Core
(2*15 + 3*5)
Optional
(1*15)
Total
Credits
15
15
45
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
60
Module
BO101
CP102
IE130
IE131
LW170
MA102
MA180
MA161
Description
Biology
Chemistry/Physics
Communications & Computing
Introduction to Safety & Risk
Introduction to Health & Safety Law
Anailís agus Algéabar
Mathematics (Honours)
Mathematical Studies
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar or MA161: Mathematical
Studies
1st Year Adviser / Programme Director:
First Name
Mr Enda
Surname Room No./Discipline/School
Fallon
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering
Building
Ext.
2745
Email address
enda.fallon@nuigalway.ie
First Lecture for IE130: Communications & Computing:
2.00 - 4.00 pm, Tuesday 8th September, in Room ENG-1002 (Ergonomics Laboratory, 1st floor of
the Engineering Building).
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2.9 (GY310) Marine Science (1MR1)
Modules:
Type
Choice
Core
(3*15)
Optional
(1*15)
Total
Credits
15
45
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
60
Module
BO101
CP102
EOS104
MA102
MA180
MA161
MP180
Description
Biology
Chemistry/Physics
Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences
Anailís agus Algéabar
Mathematics (Honours)
Mathematical Studies
Applied Mathematics
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
One of:
MA180: Mathematics (Honours)
MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar
MA161: Mathematical Studies
MP180: Applied Mathematics
1st Year Advisers:
First Name
Dr Robert
Dr Martin
Surname Room No./Discipline/School
Ext.
Kennedy Room 118, Ryan Institute
3215
White
Room 204A, Earth and Ocean Sciences, 3214
Quadrangle
Email address
bob.kennedy@nuigalway.ie
martin.white@nuigalway.ie
Meeting with Programme Co-ordinator:
Wednesday 9th September 2015 at 3.00 pm in the Annex Lecture Theatre of the Ryan Institute.
First Year Co-ordinator:
Dr Martin White, Room 204a, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext. 3214
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2.10GY319: Mathematical Science (1BMS1)
Modules:
Type
Choice
Core
15 + (3*5)
(1*15)
Optional
(1*15)
Total
Credits
15
5
30
5
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
60
Module
MP180
CS103
ST112
ST113
MA102
MA180
BO101
CH130
EOS104
PH101
Description
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Probability
Statistics
Anailís agus Algéabar
Mathematics (Honours)
Biology
Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences
Physics
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA102: Anailís agus Algéabar
One of: BO101: Biology
CH130: Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
EOS104: Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences
PH101: Physics
1st Year Advisers:
First Name
Surname
Room No./Discipline/School
Dr Emma
Holian
Professor
Cathal
Seoighe
School of Mathematics, Statistics
5490
and Applied Mathematics, Room
ADB-G011, Áras de Brún Building
School of Mathematics, Statistics and 2343
Applied Mathematics, Room ADB1004, Áras de Brún Building
Ext.
Email address
emma.holian@nuigalway.ie
cathal.seoighe@nuigalway.ie
Contact Person:
Dr Emma Holian, Room ADB-G011, Áras de Brún, Ext. 5490
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2.11(GY320) Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1)
Modules:
Type
Choice
Core
(1*15 +1*10
+ 1*5)
(1*15)
Optional
(1*15)
Total
Credits
15
30
10
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
60
Module
PH101
PH109
CS103
MA180
MA161
BO101
MP180
Description
Physics
Physics Special Topics
Computer Science
Mathematics (Honours)
Mathematical Studies
Biology
Applied Mathematics
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students will be automatically registered for these modules by the
registration system and do not have to select them.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
One of: MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA161: Mathematical Studies
One of: BO101: Biology or MP180: Applied Mathematics
1st Year Advisers:
First Name
Surname
Dr Ray
Butler
Dr Miriam
Dr Gary
Dr Gerard
Prof Andy
Room No./Discipline/School
Room 148, Physics, Arts/Science
Building
Byrne
Room 209, Physics, Arts/Science
Building
Gillanders Room 142, Physics, Arts/Science
Building
O’Connor Room 121, Physics, Arts/Science
Building
Shearer
Room 228, Physics, Arts/Science
Building
Ext.
Email address
3788
ray.butler@nuigalway.ie
3394
miriam.byrne@nuigalway.ie
2529
gary.gillanders@nuigalway.ie
2513
gerard.oconnor@nuigalway.ie
3114
andy.shearer@nuigalway.ie
Contact Person:
Dr Gary Gillanders, Room 142, Physics, Arts/Science Building, Ext. 2529
First Lecture for PH109: Physics Special Topics:
Tuesday, 8th September 2015, 12.00 noon, Room 220, Physics.
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HF
MR
15
FM
15
EV
Notes
Core
EH
OTH
BY
Bmed
15
BS
PHY
BPT
NAS
BPC
MTH
Chemistry
Chemistry: Molecular Science
Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
Chemistry/Physics
Computer Science
Computer Science
Anailís agus Algéabar
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics (Honours)
Statistics & Probability & Maths Of Finance
Introduction to Programming for Biologists
Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability
Introduction to Statistical Inference
Applied Mathematics
Mathematical Methods I
Probability
Statistics
Biotechnology I
Biotechnology Skills with French / German
Biology
Introduction to Earth & Ocean Sciences
Hot Topics in Environmental Science
Physics
Physics Specialist Topic
Introduction to Science Communication
Introduction to Biomedical Research
Biomedical Debates
Communications & Computing
Introduction to Safety and Risk
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Economics Course Work
French for Biotechnology I
German for Biotechnology I
Irish Legal Systems
Introduction to Health & Safety Law
BO
CHE
CH101
CH120
CH130
CP102
CS102
CS103
MA102
MA161
MA180
MA199
MA170
ST237
ST238
MP180
MP191
ST112
ST113
BG110
BG111
BO101
EOS104
EV102
PH101
PH109
BM110
BM111
BM112
IE130
IE131
AY104
EC135
EC136
EC137
FR137
GR150
LW108
LW170
BMS
School Level 1 Level 1 Desc
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
5
15
15
15
5
15
15
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
10
15
5
5
15
15
15
15
15
5
15
15
15
15
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
30
60
45
30
-
55
15
60
45
45
45
Optional
30
-
15
30
60
5
45
-
15
15
15
Total
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
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3. Module Information
Note: Anderson, Dillon, Kirwan, Larmor, O’Flaherty and Tyndall, refer to the lecture theatres
named after these distinguished Irish scholars.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Chemistry (CH101, CH120, CH130, CP102)....................................................................... 26
Computer Science (CS102, CS103)............................................................................................ 29
Mathematical Modules in First Science (MA161, MA180, MA102, MP180)............... 29
Mathematics (MA161, MA180, MA102)................................................................................. 30
Applied Mathematics (MP180).................................................................................................... 31
Biology (BO101)............................................................................................................................... 32
Introduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS104)........................................................... 33
Physics (PH101)................................................................................................................................ 34
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3.1 Chemistry (CH101, CH120, CH130, CP102)
First Lecture and Lecture Timetable
Group 1: (CH101) Monday, 7th September, 10.00 am, O’Flaherty Theatre, Concourse,
Arts/Science Building for all Science and Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
students and those wishing to take the course through Irish.
Three lectures per week for two semesters:
Mondays at 10.00 am – O’Flaherty Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building
Tuesdays at 12.00 pm – Kirwan Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building
Thursdays at 12.00 pm – O’Flaherty Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building
Group 2: (CH130 and
CH120)
Monday, 7th, 10.00 am, Anderson Theatre, Concourse for students in
Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Mathematical Science, Earth and
Ocean Sciences.
Three lectures per week for two semesters:
Mondays at 10.00 am – Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building
Tuesdays at 12.00 pm – IT250, IT Building (Sem. I)
and Colm Ó hEocha Theatre, AM250, Arts Millennium Building (Sem. II)
Thursdays at 12.00 pm – Colm Ó hEocha Theatre, , AM250, Arts
Millennium Building.
Group 3:
(CP102)
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Monday, 7th, 10.00 am, in Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/ Science
Building for students in Environmental Science.
Three lectures per week for one semester:
Mondays at 10.00 am – Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/Science Building
Tuesdays at 12.00 pm – IT250, IT Building
Thursdays at 12.00 pm – Colm O hEocha Theatre, AM250, Arts
Millennium Building.
Monday, 7th, 10.00 am, ENG-G018, Engineering Building for students in
Health & Safety Systems and Marine Science.
Three lectures per week for one semester:
Mondays at 10.00 am – ENG-G018, Engineering Building
Tuesdays at 12.00 pm – ENG-G018, Engineering Building
Thursdays at 12.00 pm – ENG-G018, Engineering Building
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Laboratory Classes: Registration:
Venue: 1st Year Chemistry Laboratory, School of Chemistry (Conourse
Level), Arts/Science Building. Students attend one session.
Group 1
Thursday 3rd September 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Group 2 (CH130)
and Group 3
Friday 4th September 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Lab Registration Fee: Approximately €50 for two semester practical course (includes manual and online teaching software); €15 for one semester practical course (includes manual).
Prerequisites For Lab: Safety glasses, White Laboratory Coat (Students Union Shop, near An
Bialann, Arts/Science Building).
First Lab Session:
Groups 1, 2 and 3: Week of Monday 21st September.
Pre-Practical Talks:
Mondays:
Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Fridays: Tyndall Theatre,
Microbiology, Arts/Science Building
D’Arcy Thompson Theatre,
Concourse, Arts Science Building
D’Arcy Thompson Theatre,
Concourse, Arts Science Building
Tyndall Theatre,
Microbiology, Arts/Science Building Kirwan Theatre,
Concourse, Arts Science Building 3.00 pm
3.00 pm
2.00 pm
3.00 pm
2.00 p.m
Textbook:
Group 1: Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, by Kotz, Treichel, Townsend
(8th Edition).
Group 2: Chemistry, the Central Science, by Brown, LeMay, Bursten (11th
Edition), or any university level general chemistry textbook.
Tutorials:
Group 1: Wednesday, 1.00 pm in AM150 (Arts Millennium Building) Sem.
1 and AC003 (Darcy Thompson) Sem. 2
Friday 1.00 pm in MRI Annex (Marine Science Annex Building) Sem. 1 and
AC003 (Darcy Thompson) Sem. 2.
Group 2: Monday, 2.00 pm, Larmor Theatre, Sem. 1 and 2.
Wednesday, 5.00 pm, Dillon Theatre, Sem. 1 and 2.
Group 3: to be announced at first lecture.
Contact Person:
Group 1: Dr Luca Ronconi, Tel: 091-492481.
Groups 2 and 3: Dr Niall Geraghty, Tel: 091-492474.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Group 1:
You are expected to attend laboratory sessions and to submit a written report of your laboratory
work each week. To gain admittance to the laboratory you must attend the pre-practical talk and
have the prerequisites listed above.
There are written examinations in Chemistry at the end of Semester I (worth 30%) and Semester
II (worth 30%). Homework is set and graded each week (worth 10%). Laboratory work is
assessed each week (worth 20%) and by a final examination (worth 10%). To be successful in
the Chemistry examination, as well as passing the examination overall, you must also pass the
combined homework plus laboratory assessments.
Group 2:
You are expected to attend laboratory sessions and to submit a written report of your laboratory
work each week. To gain admittance to the laboratory you must attend the pre-practical talk and
have the prerequisites listed above.
There are written examinations in Chemistry at the end of Semester I (worth 32.5%) and Semester
II (worth 32.5%). Attendance and engagement at lectures will be assessed using clickers which
will be issued at the beginning of Semester 1 (worth 5%). Laboratory work is assessed each
week (worth 20%) and by a final examination (worth 10%). To be successful in the Chemistry
examination, as well as passing the examination overall, you must also pass laboratory assessments.
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3.2 Computer Science (CS102, CS103)
First Lectures:
CS102:
Tuesday, 8th September 2015
2.00 – 3.00 pm, IT204, IT Building
Practicals: To be announced at first lecture.
For students in Science (1BS1), Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1) and
Earth and Ocean Sciences (1EH1)
CS103:
Wednesday, 9th September 2015
2.00 – 3.00 pm, AM150, Arts Millennium Building
For students in Mathematical Science (1BMS1), Physics (Applied, Astrophysics,
Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1) and Financial Mathematics and Economics
(1FM1)
Contact Person: Dr Emil Sköldberg, Room ADB-1012, Áras de Brún, School of Mathematics,
Statistics and Applied Mathematics, Ext. 3175.
3.3 Mathematical Modules in First Science (MA161, MA180, MA102, MP180)
The four modules available and their module codes are:
ModuleCode
Mathematical Studies
MA161
Mathematics (Honours)
MA180
Anailís & Algéabar (Onóracha)
MA102
Applied Mathematics
MP180
Students must choose one of the six Groups of modules listed on page 8.
When a group includes the module Mathematics, it means students must choose either
MA161 or MA180 or MA102.
For the four year Honours degree offered separately by the Discipline of Mathematics, the normal
prerequisite is MA180 or MA102. For the four year Honours degree offered separately by the
Discipline of Applied Mathematics, the normal prerequisite is MP180.
The normal minimum requirements for entry to these courses are:
MA180 / MA102: C3 in Higher Level Mathematics or A2 in Ordinary
Level Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate.
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MP180:
B3 in Ordinary Level Mathematics or
D3 in Ordinary Level Applied Mathematics.
Intending students must consult with Advisers from the two disciplines during the registration sessions.
The normal minimum requirement for entry to the Mathematical Studies course is:
MA161:
D3 in Ordinary Level Mathematics, Leaving Certificate.
Please note: Students must be registered for the module in which they are examined at the
summer session.
Examination papers will only be issued to the students who are correctly registered for the
module in question.
Mathematics (MA161, MA180, MA102)
First Lecture:
Monday, 7th September, 1.00 pm, O’Flaherty Theatre.
MA161 Mathematical Studies
Four lectures per week for two semesters:
Monday at 1.00 pm – O’Flaherty Theatre (Sem 1), Kirwan (Sem 2)
Tuesday at 10.00 am – Kirwan Theatre
Wednesday at 10.00 – Kirwan Theatre
Thursday at 10.00 – Kirwan Theatre
MA180 Mathematics (Honours)Four lectures per week for two semesters:
Monday at 1.00 pm – IT150
Tuesday at 10.00 am – Anderson Theatre
Wednesday at 10.00 am – AM150 (Sem 1), Anderson Theatre (Sem 2)
Thursday at 10.00 am – AM200 (Sem 1), Anderson Theatre (Sem 2)
MA102 Anailís agus Algéabar
Ceithre léacht gach seachtain le linn dhá seimeasteir:
Dé Luan 1.00 pm - Áras na Gaeilge
Dé Mháirt 10.00 am - Áras na Gaeilge
Dé Céadaoin 10.00 am - Áras na Gaeilge
Dé Déardaoin 10.00 am - Áras na Gaeilge
Tutorials:
To be announced at lectures.
Contact Persons:
Mathematical Studies:Professor Götz Pfeiffer, ADB-1008, Áras de Brún. Ext. 3591.
Mathematics (Hons):Dr John Burns Room ADB-1010, Áras de Brún. Ext. 3022
Anailís agus Algéabar:Dr Kevin Jennings, Room ADB-G008, Áras de Brún. Ext. 5968.
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Registration:
All First Year students of Honours Mathematics must register with the
School. Details will be given at the initial lectures. Students who achieve
a low mark in MA180 Paper 1 will be advised to change to MA161
Mathematical Studies in Semester 2.
Applied Mathematics (MP180)
First Lecture:
Monday 7th September, 11.00 am
AM150, Arts Millennium Building
MP180 Applied Mathematics Four lectures per week for two semesters:
Monday at 11.00 am – AM150
Wednesday at 11.00 – IT125 (Sem 1), AM150 (Sem 2)
Thursday at 2.00 – AM250 (Sem 1), AM150 (Sem 2)
Friday at 11.00 – Anderson Theatre
Tutorials:
To be announced at lectures.
Contact Persons:
Dr Kevin Jennings, Room ADB-G008, Áras de Brún. Ext. 5968
Dr Patrick Browne, Room ADB-1017, Áras de Brún. Ext. 4495
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3.4 Biology (BO101)
First Lecture:
Group 1
Tuesday 8th September, 11.00 am, O’Flaherty Theatre, Concourse, Arts/
Science Building.
Group 2
Tuesday 8th September, 11.00 am, IT250, IT Building.
Group 1 includes all science (1BS1) students
Group 2 includes students of all other programmes: Earth and Ocean Science
(1EH1), Environmental Science (1EV1), Marine Science (1MR1), Biomedical
Science (1BO1), Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1), Biotechnology
(1BY1), Health and Safety Systems (1HF1), Mathematical Science (1BMS1),
Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1).
Laboratory Classes: Check your assigned lab time. From 16th September, the Biology Practical
Labs timetable will be posted on the noticeboard outside the First Year
Biology Lab (SC200c), which is located at the Smokie’s Cafe end of the
Arts/Science Building Concourse. It is important that you find out the day
and time of your Biology Practical lab session by checking this timetable
before the practicals commence. Your lab number and time slot will also be
emailed to you via your NUI Galway email address.
Prerequisites for Lab:
2015 Biochemistry/Botany practical manuals (this can be purchased
through Print That, beside Smokies on the Arts/Science concourse),
laboratory coat (available Students Union Shop, beside An Bhialann, Arts/
Science Building), pencil, eraser, dissecting kit, backed razor blade (not
scalpel blade, available for purchase in the lab), laboratory goggles (available
from S.U. shop), medium waterproof laboratory marker pen (available from
S.U. shop). Please bring these to your first practical. After the first practical,
students will not be allowed to attend without a laboratory coat.
First Lab Session: Practical classes commence on Wednesday 23rd September, 1st Year Lab,
SC200, Concourse, Arts/Science Building: Check Notice Board outside the
lab for your Lab. No.
Recommended Text:
Biology, Campbell et al, 9th Edition (2011). Recent editions, other than the
latest, are also adequate.
Course Duration
Lectures:7th September 2015 to 3rd April 2016.
Written examinations (2 papers) in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
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Labs/Practicals:
Biochemistry: Wednesday, 23rd September to Friday, 16th October (4 weeks)
Botany: Wednesday, 21st October to Friday, 27th November (6 weeks).
Zoology: Semester 2 (6 weeks).
Microbiology: Semester 2 (4 weeks).
Practical examined by continuous assessment.
Attendance at ALL lectures (3 per week) is mandatory.
Attendance at practicals (1 per week) is mandatory and recorded and attendance is essential. The
practical component, as continuous assessment and MCQ, forms 40% of your overall assessment for 1st
year Biology. Material taught in the practical is designed to help you better understand lecture content
and as such questions related to the practical material can also be included in the written examinations.
Tutorials:
To be announced at lectures.
Contact Persons:
Module Co-ordinator: Professor Jim O’Gara,
Dr Peter Creighton (Biochemistry), Dr Peter McKeown (Botany and Plant
Science), Professor Jim O’Gara (Microbiology) and Dr Louise Allcock
(Zoology)
Email: biology@nuigalway.ie
(NOTE: Please use this email address for any queries and to make an
appointment with a module coordinator or a lecturer.)
NOTE: Students should be aware that BIOLOGY is a prerequisite for the following pathways in
second year: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Zoology.
BIOLOGY is an obligatory module for the following courses: Biomedical Science, Biotechnology,
Environmental Science, Health & Safety Systems, Marine Science.
3.5 Introduction to Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS104)
First Lecture:
Wed 9th September, 9.00 am, Colm Ó hEocha Theatre (AM250) Arts
Millennium Building.
Contact Persons:
Dr Eve Daly, Room A105, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext. 2183.
eve.daly@nuigalway.ie
Text:
Earth: portrait of a planet, by Marshak, S. W. W. Norton, 2008.
Practicals:
Laboratory practical registration will take place on Thursday 3rd and Friday
4th September 2015 from 12.00 noon – 1.00 pm in the MRI annexe, beside
the Ryan Institute.
Lab Registration Fee:
€20.00
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3.6 Physics (PH101)
First Lecture
Group 1 (PH101)
Monday 7th September, 12.00 pm, Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/
Science Building for all students registered in Physics (Applied,
Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) AND students who have taken
Leaving Certificate Physics.
Group 2 (PH101)
Monday 7th September, 12.00 pm, Kirwan Theatre, Concourse, Arts/
Science Building for all students who have not taken Leaving Certificate Physics and are not listed in Group 1.
Laboratory Registration: Monday 7th September, Tuesday 8th September & Wednesday 9th September,
10.00 am – 1.00 pm and 2.00 – 5.00 pm
1st Year Lab. Room 224, School of Physics, Arts/Science Building.
Laboratory Prerequisite: Laboratory manual. Please note that a new laboratory manual will be
required. The manual will be for sale on lab registration day. The cost of
the manual plus access to the WileyPLUS on-line support system will be
approximately €30.
First Lab Sessions:
Week of Monday 14th September. Details announced during previous week.
Text Book:“Introduction to Physics”, Cutnell & Johnson, 10th ed. (Wiley). Earlier editions
(8th or 9th) are also suitable – except that the problem numbers may differ. Note
the full contents of the textbook will be available on-line via WileyPLUS.
Tutorials:
Times and locations will be announced at the lectures.
Contact Persons:
Lectures (Group 1): Prof Andy Shearer, Room 228, School of Physics,
Arts/Science Building, Ext 3144, andy.shearer@nuigalway.ie
Lectures (Group 2): Dr Mark Lang, Room 140, School of Physics, Arts/
Science Building, Ext 3241, mark.lang@nuigalway.ie
Labs. (Both Groups): Tara Shanahan-Joyce (AM only), Room 226, School
of Physics, Arts/Science Building, Ext. 2491, tara.shanahan@nuigalway.ie
PLEASE NOTE:
(i) 25% of the marks are awarded for laboratory work
(ii) 10% of the marks are for weekly on-line WileyPLUS homework
(iii) 5% of the marks are for participation in clicker exercises during lectures
(iv) Students studying Marine Science, Environmental Science or Health & Safety Systems do
not take Physics in Semester 1.
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4. General Information for Students
4.1 The Academic Year Planner............................................................................................................ 36
4.2 Advisory Session and Registration............................................................................................... 36
4.3 Lecture Timetables............................................................................................................................ 36
4.4 Examination Timetable ................................................................................................................... 36
4.5 Module and Course Changes......................................................................................................... 36
4.6 Examination Entry............................................................................................................................. 36
4.7Examinations....................................................................................................................................... 36
4.8 Information and Support Services................................................................................................ 37
4.9. Code of Practice for Dealing with Plagiarism............................................................................ 37
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4.1 The Academic Year Planner
See pages 66-67 for the Year Planner.
4.2 Advisory Session and Registration
You are required to attend the Advisory Session to obtain necessary and relevant up-to-date
information on module selection on the date stipulated (1st September 2015). You are required to
register as per the instructions stipulated in your registration material. The Academic Records and
Registration Office is not empowered to accept registrations after the specified registration period.
Course Registration
Module listings for your programme are enclosed. You must complete the module registration in
accordance with this instruction. Modules to a total of 60 ECTS Credits must be taken.
4.3 Lecture Timetables
A general timetable is outlined on pages 60-63. Detailed timetables for each module containing
venue, etc., will be available from discipline offices.
4.4 Examination Timetable
The Semester 1 and Semester 2 examination timetable will be made available by the Examinations
Office via your CASS account.
4.5 Module and Course Changes
Changes for exceptional reasons must be approved by the College of Science Office.
4.6 Examination Entry
Module registration also includes Examination Entry. You will not be required to complete
another form. The importance of correct registration and module selection is therefore
emphasised.
4.7Examinations
4.7.1 Date
The main examination periods are at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2.
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4.7.2 Autumn Examinations
There are Autumn (repeat) examinations in First Science usually held in August.
4.7.3Time-limit
Students must complete the First Science Examination within two academic years of entering their
Science programme.
4.7.4Deferral
The College of Science considers applications for the deferral of examinations, where grounds of ill
health, bereavement or other circumstances can be established to the satisfaction of the College. If
in doubt, please consult with a member of the College of Science Office. Application can be made
by contacting the College of Science Office to arrange an appointment and completing a Deferral
Form, which is available via the Examinations Office website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/exams/
deferral.html. Deferred examinations are held in the Autumn examination session (August) only.
4.8 Information and Support Services
As a student of the College of Science, if you are confused by any aspect of your programme, by
the registration requirements or if you are experiencing personal difficulties or any difficulties
in your academic programme, you are strongly recommended to seek advice and support from
the academic staff, the Dean, the University Offices and the Student Support Services of the
University. Timely support may be the key to your success in the programme and to a level of
achievement which does you justice.
4.9 Code of Practice for Dealing with Plagiarism
When students begin to provide essays or write answers in examinations, they need to be
aware of this issue.
Definition
Plagiarism means presenting the words of another writer as if they were your own. It refers to
stealing, without acknowledgement, from any other writer, including fellow students. Copying
another student’s work is as reprehensible as plagiarising a literary critic. This is a serious matter,
and if it is detected in your work it may result in an automatic failure mark. The way to avoid
plagiarism is very simple: always put quotation marks around someone else’s words, credit them to
their source, and discuss in your view their merits. If you borrow ideas from another writer, say so.
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Some examples of plagiarism:
• Maire and Sean are participating in a study group. The group share ideas, notes and
information about their subject. Maire is organising the Science Ball and falling behind in her
work. Assignment deadline approaching fast, she asks Sean for his notes. In order to get the
assignment in on time, she adopts Sean’s notes verbatim (providing two additional sentences
of her own) and submits it as her own work. When both students are called in to explain, Maire
confesses, and a severe penalty is applied to the work.
• Paddy consults internet sources as part of his research for his assignment. Not realising that
internet plagiarism detection services exist, and are known to his lecturer, Paddy decides to
submit an internet essay under his own name. Paddy receives a fail.
• Siobhan is consulting a secondary source as part of her research for an essay. She forgets to
indicate, as she takes her notes, which sections are taken word-for-word from the book she’s
consulting. When writing her essay, Siobhan realises her mistake. Luckily, she still has time
to return to the library to check the source. She checks her source and acknowledges it in her
essay, thus avoiding plagiarism.
Best Practice to Avoid Plagiarism
• When making notes, always use quotation marks to distinguish between your own notes and
the words of the writer you are reading. Additionally, always keep a record of the page number,
publication details, etc.
• Inform yourself about the submission dates for your written work, and leave yourself time to do
the work yourself.
• When correctly acknowledging the words of another writer, engage with what that writer is
saying or arguing, rather than using them as a substitute for your own argument.
• ASK YOUR LECTURER FOR ADVICE IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT ANY
ASPECT OF REFERENCING OR PLAGIARISM.
Code of Practice for dealing with Plagiarism
All students should familiarise themselves with the guidelines relating to Plagiarism and the
University’s Code of Conduct Website:
www.nuigalway.ie/current_students/university_code_conduct/index.php#7
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5. Scholarships and Prizes
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
University Scholar Scheme............................................................................................................. 40
Scoláireachtaí Bhord na Gaeilge.................................................................................................... 40
Irish Language Prizes........................................................................................................................ 42
Helen M. Moran Scholarship......................................................................................................... 42
The Dr James Massey Keegan Scholarship................................................................................. 43
The Peel Prizes.................................................................................................................................... 43
The Eli Lilly Chemistry Prize......................................................................................................... 44
Sports Scholarships........................................................................................................................... 44
University Prizes................................................................................................................................. 44
Scoláireachtaí Na Gaeltachta Curtha Ar Bun Ag Údarás na hOllscoile............................. 44
An Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta......................................................................................... 46
Duais Christofides............................................................................................................................. 47
The following Scholarships and Prizes are available to College of Science students.
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5.1 University Scholar Scheme
1.
Údarás na hOllscoile will confer the title University Scholar on students who obtain the
minimum requirement at the relevant examination as specified at 5 below.
The title University Scholar may be held with other Scholarships or Grants awarded by the
University or by an external body.
2.
An award of €200 will be made to each University Scholar.
3.
The title is tenable only at National University of Ireland, Galway.
4.
To register as a student of the University in the College in which the title is awarded by
the due registration date. Failure to complete the registration requirement will render the
student ineligible without further notice.
5.
The award will be made on the results of fulltime undergraduate degree examinations other
than the degree examination itself.
At the Lá na nGradam event the title will be awarded to students who obtained the
following minimum standards in the session 2015/16.
Students whose examination performance
meets the minimum requirement AND is
ranked in the top 7% of the year class.
First Year
First-class Honours – 70% or over
Second Year
First-class Honours – 70% or over
Third Year
First-class Honours – 70% or over
5.2 Scoláireachtaí Bhord na Gaeilge
1.
Scoláireachtaí iad seo atá á dtairiscint ag Údarás na hOllscoile, ar mholadh Bhord na Gaeilge
san Ollscoil mar thacaíocht don chlár teagaisc trí Ghaeilge san Ollscoil, agus ar mhaithe le
céimithe ar ardchaighdeán acadúil agus Gaeilge a chur ar fáil in ábhair éagsúla.
2.
Bronnfar na Scoláireachtaí ar mhic léinn a bheas cláraithe sa chéad, sa dara nó sa tríú bliain
de chúrsa fochéime san Ollscoil faoi na coinníollacha seo a leanas:
(a)
go bhfuil siad ag freastal ar chúrsaí a gcéime trí mheán na Gaeilge.
nó
(b) go leanfaidh siad an chéad, an dara agus an tríú bliain dá gcúrsa céime trí Ghaeilge,
nó an méid den chúrsa a bheas ar fáil trí Ghaeilge san Ollscoil ó thráth go chéile, agus
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air sin go seasfaidh siad scrúduithe an chúrsa trí Ghaeilge nó an méid díobh a bheas á
réachtáil trí Ghaeilge ó thráth go chéile.
(c)
gur éirigh go maith leo i scrúdú na hArdteistiméireachta (i gcás na mac léinn chéad
bhliana agus sa scrúdú deiridh ollscoile i gcás na mac leínn dara agus tríú bliana).
3.
Is fiú €1600 an Scoláireacht agus íocfar mar a leanas í, faoi réir tuairisc shásúil a fháil ón a
Ranna cuí maidir le dul chun cinn an tsealbhóra.
Samhain – €800 Márta – €800
An Coiste Scoláireachta, ar chomhairle ó na ranna cuí, a chinnfeas íocaíocht do gach
sealbhóir scoláireachta ar leith, nuair a bhíonn an Coiste sásta go bhfuil cúrsaí trí Ghaeilge á
ndéanamh ag an sealbhóir i rith na bliana acadúla i gceist.
4.
Féadfar an Scoláireacht a athnuachan faoi na coinníollacha céanna i leith an dara bliain
den chúrsa Céime ach tuairisc shásúil a fháil ó na Ranna cuí maidir le dul chun cinn an
tsealbhóra. Is ar thorthaí scrúduithe an chéad bhliain ollscoile a bhronnfar scoláireachtaí
sa dara bliain agus is ar thorthaí scrúduithe na dara bliana a bhronnfar scoláireachtaí sa tríú
bliain orthu siúd a dhéanann freastal ar na cúrsaí trí Ghaeilge.
5.
Coiste Scoláireachta, arna cheapadh ag an Uachtarán, a bhronnfaidh na Scoláireachtaí ar fad.
Cuirfidh an Coiste san áireamh:
(i)
torthaí na hArdteistiméireachta agus torthaí agallaimh i gcás mhic léinn don chéad
bhliain agus torthaí an scrúdaithe deiridh ollscoile i gcás na mac léinn don dara agus
tríú bliain.
(ii) tuairisc ó chomhaltaí den fhoireann teagaisc;
(iii) oiriúnacht an chláir oibre ó thaobh aidhmeanna na scoláireachta.
Féadfar agallamh a chur ar iarrthóirí freisin.
6.
Féadfar fiche a cúig (25) Scoláireacht a bhronnadh ar mhic léinn sa chéad, dara agus tríú bliain.
7.
Féadfaidh an Coiste an Scoláireacht a tharraingt siar tráth ar bith má tharlaíonn nach bhfuil
coinníollacha na scéime á gcomhlíonadh ag an sealbhóir.
8.
Ní bheidh dul thar bhreith an Choiste i bhfeidhmiú na scéime.
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5.3 Irish Language Prizes
1. Údarás na hOllscoile offers for competition among registered students of the University the
following Prizes:
(a)
Three Irish Language Prizes (one of €32, one of €26, and one of €13) open for
competition to all students of the First Year (holders of Government Gaeltacht
Scholarships and holders of University Gaeltacht Scholarships excepted);
(b) Three Irish Language Prizes (one of €32, one of €26, one of €13) open for
competition to all students of the Second Year (holders of Government Gaeltacht
Scholarships and holders of University Gaeltacht Scholarships excepted).
2.
The Examinations for these Prizes will be oral and written. The Examinations will be held in
October; due notice of the Examinations will be given.
5.4 Helen M. Moran Scholarship
1.
This Scholarship was made possible by a generous donation to the University in 1999 by
Mary T. Moran of Boston, MA in memory of her sister, Helen M. Moran, B.S.E., M.Ed., a
graduate of Boston State College and Simmons College, Prince School of Retailing. Helen
M. Moran had a distinguished 40- year career in education with the Boston Public Schools
as an educator and administrator. The Moran parents were from Waterford.
2.
There will be one annual scholarship funded by the income from the donation of $40,000.
The Scholarship will be awarded to one applicant from one of the following categories:
(i)
A first-year student registered for any of the primary degree courses at National
University of Ireland, Galway and who has demonstrated a high level of achievement
in Gaelic Football with the potential to become a University representative player
(ii) A postgraduate student registered for any Master-level postgraduate course at
National University of Ireland, Galway and who has demonstrated a high level of
achievement in Gaelic Football at University representative level
(iii) An outstanding graduate registered for the M.Ed. degree course or M.A. degree, by
research, in education at National University of Ireland, Galway.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified students who are also natives of Waterford.
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5.5 The Dr James Massey Keegan Scholarship
1. This Scholarship has been founded by James Massey Keegan, M.A., M.B., M.Ch., B.A.O., a
graduate of Queen’s College and of National University of Ireland, Galway.
2. The value of the Scholarship, originally the interest for one year on €1,143 invested by the
Graaff Reinet Board of Executors Limited, in first class mortgage bonds on landed property,
is now €1,900.
3. It is offered for competition among Mayo students.
4. The Leaving Certificate Examination of the Department of Education and Science, on
the results of which the Scholarship is awarded must be passed as a whole, and must be
the Leaving Certificate Examination of the year in which the candidate competes for the
Scholarship. The Scholarship will be awarded to the Mayo student whom the Academic
Council, having considered the results of these examinations, regards as having obtained
first place among the Mayo students whose names appear on the pass list and who have
notified the Admissions Office that they are candidates for this Scholarship.
5. The holder of this Scholarship must take out a full course of lectures in National University
of Ireland, Galway, leading to a First University Examination in the year in which he/she is
awarded the Scholarship.
6. This Scholarship may be held with any other Scholarship.
7. One-half of the Scholarship will be paid in October, one-fourth in January, and one-fourth in April.
8. Intending candidates must give notice to the Admissions Office, National University of
Ireland, Galway, on or before 1st June.
5.6 The Peel Prizes
1. Two Prizes, originally founded by Sir Robert Peel, and now valued at €1,000 each, are
offered each year for competition among candidates who are Matriculated students of the
National University of Ireland, and who have not obtained in any preceding year credit for
a course or a part of a course leading to an Examination in the National University or in any
other University. One Prize is offered in English Composition and the other in Geometry.
2. The course for the Examination in Geometry is the Honours Course for the Leaving
Certificate Examination.
3. The Examinations will be held in the Michaelmas term. Due notice of the arrangements for
these Examinations will be posted on one of the University notice boards.
4. A Peel Prize will not be awarded unless some candidate reaches the standard fixed by the Examiner.
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5. A Peel Prize will not be paid unless the successful candidate thereof is a student of
University. A Peel Prize in Geometry will not be paid unless the successful candidate thereof
has taken out a Course in Mathematics.
5.7 The Eli Lilly Chemistry Prize
The Prize, valued at €1,000, will be awarded annually to the student who obtains the highest mark
in Chemistry in the First Science Examination (including the First Science Examination for the
degree of B.Sc. in Biopharmaceutical Chemistry) and who subsequently registers for the Second
Science Course in Chemistry in the University.
5.8 Sports Scholarships
The University offers a number of sports scholarships to student-athletes of outstanding calibre
who register as students of the University. These scholarships are aimed at persons who have the
potential to achieve a high level of performance in sport while pursuing a full-time undergraduate
degree course, postgraduate degree course, or postgraduate diploma course.
Scholarship Application Forms are available from the Sports Officer, National University of
Ireland, Galway. Tel: (091) 524411, Extn. 2165; Fax (091) 750545.
5.9 University Prizes
Students of this University may compete for the Prizes, Medals, Scholarships and Studentships
offered for competition by the National University of Ireland.
For information regarding these Prizes, etc., students are referred to the Registrar, The National
University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2; Tel. No. 01 - 4392424.
5.10Scoláireachtaí Na Gaeltachta Curtha Ar Bun Ag Údarás na hOllscoile
Fuagraí Faoi Leith
Ní bheidh costas taistil ná costas aíochta le fáil ag aon duine dá dtiúrfaidh Coiste Scoláireachtaí na
Gaeltachta cuireadh dhó teacht ag an scrúdú Gaeilge le haghaidh na Scoláireachtaí.
Caithfear iarratais le haghaidh na Scoláireachtaí a chur isteach ar 1 Meán Fómhair nó roimhe,
chuig an Oifig Iontrála, Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
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I.
Is ionann an “Ghaeltacht”, maidir leis an gCóras seo, agus an chuid d’Éirinn atá fá dhath dearg agus
buí ar léarscáil Choimisiúin na Gaeltachta.
II.
1. Tá Údarás na hOllscoile ag tairscint roinnt áirithe Scoláireachtaí san Ollscoil do
chainteoirí dúchais Gaeilge a rugadh nó a tóigeadh sa nGaeltacht, a bhfuil Scrúdú na
hArdteistiméireachta bainte amach acu.
Má bhíonn iarrthóirí istigh as an mbreac-Ghaeltacht nach bhfuil ina gcainteoirí dúchais amach
agus amach agus má bhíonn an scrúdaitheoir Gaeilge sásta gur Gaeilgeoirí maithe iad, tig leis an
gCoiste, má bhíonn airgead sparála sa gciste, scoláireachtaí a thabhairt do dhaoine den tsórt seo.
2. Is fiú €254 sa mbliain ar feadh cheithre mblian gach Scoláireacht acu seo, ach beidh cead
ag Coiste Scoláireachtaí na Gaeltachta scoláire a bhfuil an chéim bainte amach aige nó aici,
d’ainmniú, ar chuntair áirithe, le haghaidh Scoláireachtaí den 5ú bhliain.
3. Duine ar bith atá ag cur isteach ar cheann de na Scoláireachtaí seo ní mór dhó Foirm
Iarratais a fhail ón Oifig Iontrála, agus é a bheith istigh aige, líonta go dlisteanach, ar 1 Meán
Fómhair, nó roimhe.
4. Ní mór don Iarrthóir na scrúduithe seo a sheasamh:
(a) Scrúdú na hArdteistiméireachta.
(b) Scrúdú béil agus scríofa i nGaeilge.
Bronnfar na Scoláireachtaí do réir iarmhartha na scrúduithe tuasríofa. Ligfear 300 marcanna
le haghaidh na Gaeilge ag an Scrúdú béil agus scríofa i nGaeilge ((b) thuas). Cuirfear na
gráid a bainfear amach (taobh amuigh den Ghaeilge) ag Scrúdú na hArdteistiméireachta san
áireamh le haghaidh na Scoláireachtaí.
Má bhíonn pas faighte ag iarrthóir i níos mó ná cúig ábhair (taobh amuigh den Ghaeilge) is
iad gráid na gcúig n-ábhar is fearr ar éirigh leis an iarrthóir iontu, a cuirfear san áireamh.
5. Ní mór d’iarrthóirí an Ardteistiméireacht a bhaint amach in aon iarracht amháin, na hábhair
a bheith do réir mar tá luaite i riail 4 thuas.
6. Gheobhaidh gach iarrthóir dlisteanach cuireadh go dtí an scrúdú Gaeilge le haghaidh na
Scoláireachtaí.
7. Beidh an scrúdú seo i nGaeilge ar bun san Ollscoil chomh luath agus faightear toradh
Scrúdú na hArdteistiméireachta. Is é Ollamh na Nua-Ghaeilge san Ollscoil a chuirfeas na
hiarrthóirí faoi scrúdú. Gheobhaidh gach iarrthóir fuagra roimh ré fá dháta an scrúduithe.
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8. Ní bronnfar scoláireacht ar aon duine nach sroicheann an caighdeán atá ceaptha, le haghaidh
na Scoláireachtaí, ag an gCoiste.
Ní bheidh feidhm le scoláireacht ach amháin sa mbliain ina mbronntar í — muna mbí cúis
an-speisialta leis.
9. An té a n-éireoidh leis Scoláireacht a bhaint amach, cuirfidh sé/sí in iúl don Oifig Iontrála, i
dtosach an tSeisiúin cé na hábhair léinn ar mian leis/léi freastal orthu.
Pér bith cúrsa a shocraíos Scoláire a dhéanamh, is ar na léachtaí i nGaeilge le haghaidh an
chúrsa sin a dhéanfas sé/sí freastal. Mura bhfuil cúrsa iomlán le fáil i nGaeilge, déanfaidh sé/
sí freastal ar phér bith léachtaí atá le fáil i nGaeilge le haghaidh an chúrsa.
Ní bheidh cead ag aon scoláire a chúrsa léinn d’athrú gan cead faoi leith ó’n gComhairle Acadúil.
10. Ina fo-choda a híocfar an Scoláireacht. Is féidir fochuid nó an t-iomlán dá Scoláireacht a
bhaint de mhac léinn, (a) mura mbí iompar ceart, oiriúnach air/uirthi, (b) má mbíonn sé/sí
faillíoch ag freastal na léachtaí, (c) mura n-éirí leis/léi i bhfo-scrúduithe na dtéarmaí.
11. Is ar scrúdú na hOllscoile nó san Ollscoil a sheasamh don mhacléinn i ndeireadh na bliana
atá coinneáil ar aghaidh na Scoláireachta dhó an bhliain dár gcionn, is é sin, mura dtuga an
Chomhairle Acadúil toil ar a mhalairt.
12. Ní ghlacfaidh an Coiste le haon fhoirm iarratais nach bhfuil líonta go cúramach agus go hiomlán.
III.
Beidh cead ag Údarás na hOllscoile scoláireachtaí na Gaeltachta a bhronnadh ar Ghaeilgeoirí
ó dhúchas ar éirigh leo an Chéad Scrúdú Ollscoile a bhaint amach, má mholann Coiste
Scoláireachtaí na Gaeltachta a leitheid seo de dhaoine chuige.
Tá tuilleadh eolas faoi Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta ar fáil ó Peadar Uasal Mac an Iomaire,
Príomhfheidhmeannach Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge.
5.11An Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta
Scoláireachtaí Ollscoile
Bronnann an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta Scoláireachtaí Ollscoile atá intsealbhaithe i
Ollscoil na hEireann, Gaillimh faoi réir an dá scéim seo a leanas:
• Scoláireachtaí Ollscoile do Mhicleinn ón nGaeltacht agus
• Scoláireachtaí chun cur ar chumas Macléinn Cúrsaí Ollscoile a dhéanamh trí Ghaeilge.
Is féidir tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoi na Scoláireachtaí seo ó: An Rúnaí, An Roinn Oideachais agus
Eolaíochta, Brainse an Iarbhunoideachais, Teach Apollo, Baile Átha Cliath 2.
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Bronnfar suas le ceithre cinn de dhuaiseanna/dámhachtainí ar mhic léinn sa chéad bhliain a
roghnóidh an Mhatamaitic trí Ghaeilge, mar seo a leanas:
1.
Bonn Christofides + Sparánacht €600 don mhac léinn a ghnóthóidh an chéad áit in
MA102/MA134 (ach íosmharc 70% a bheith bainte amach).
Tabhair faoi deara: Tá an duais seo ainmnithe i gcuimhne ar Tony Christofides a d’oibrigh
go dian ar mhaithe leis an Matamaitic a chur ar fáil trí Ghaeilge sa Scoil agus a bhásaigh go
gairid i ndiaidh dó dul ar scor ó OÉ Gaillimh. Díol suntais a bhí ina chuid dúthrachta agus a
phaiteantacht sa Ghaeilge toisc gur Ghréagach ó dhúchas é.
2.
Duais (sparánacht = €400) don chéad triúr mic léinn eile in MA102/MA134 (ach íosmharc
60% a bheith bainte amach).
3.
Bronntar na duaiseanna ar Lá na nGradam de réir a stádas.
There will be up to four prizes/awards for students of Mathematics through Irish in first year, as
follows:
1.
The Christofides Medal + Bursary of €600 for first student overall in MA102/MA134
(subject to minimum mark of 70%).
Note: This prize is named after Tony Christofides, who was a key contributor to the School’s
provision of Mata trí Ghaeilge and who died shortly after retirement from NUI Galway.
His enthusiasm for and fluency in the Irish language was especially notable given his Greek
nationality.
2.
Prize (bursary = €400) for the next 3 students in MA102/MA134 (subject to minimum
mark of 60%).
3.
The prizes are awarded on Lá na nGradam in accordance with their prestige.
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6. Marks & Standards 2015/2016
6.1Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 50
6.2 Degree Programme Curricula........................................................................................................ 50
6.3 Module Descriptions and Weightings......................................................................................... 51
6.4 Arrangements for Assessment and Formal Examination....................................................... 51
6.5 Passing and Progression................................................................................................................... 52
6.6 Award of Honours.............................................................................................................................. 54
6.7 Deferral Provision.............................................................................................................................. 55
6.8Transcripts............................................................................................................................................ 55
6.9 Dealing with Exceptions or Deviations....................................................................................... 55
6.10 College of Science Regulations – Sub-module Components............................................... 56
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Marks & Standards for all Fulltime Undergraduate Degree Examinations
All modules on Level 8 Programmes, whether Yr, 1, 2, 3, 4…are level 8 modules. Exit awards may
be made at level 7.
6.1Introduction
These general regulations apply to all fulltime undergraduate degree programmes in the University.
Every fulltime undergraduate programme must comply with these regulations unless otherwise
provided as per section 6.9 below. Students must also refer to the specific College degree
programme regulations and requirements.
These regulations are approved by the University’s Academic Council and are regulated and reviewed
by the Academic Council’s Standing Committee, following prior consideration by the Academic
Regulations Committee. The Academic Regulations Committee will be comprised of the Registrar
and Deputy-President (Chair), Deans of College, another representative from each College and the
Director of Adult Education. Relevant administrative staff will be in attendance at the Committee’s
meetings. The Committee will report to Standing Committee of Academic Council.
6.2 Degree Programme Curricula
The University’s awards and degree programmes are organized in accordance with the European
Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Programmes of study are organized into specific units of study
called Modules. Each Module is a unit of teaching and learning formally offered within the
University, and carrying credit expressed as a number of credit points in accordance with the
ECTS.
A programme will have a prescribed aggregate credit value in accordance with the Level of Study
as set-out in Ireland’s National Framework for Qualifications, FETAC. Fulltime undergraduate
degree programmes are aligned with Level 8 of the Framework and consist of 3, 4 or more
academic years of study. An Academic Year for a fulltime undergraduate degree will have a module
load to an aggregate credit value of 60 ECTS.
Undergraduate degree programmes at the University are normally organized into Stages delimited
by an Academic Year of study. Each Stage (or Programme Year) will have prescribed Learning
Outcomes for that Stage or Year and will have an associated aggregate credit value, 60 ECTS. For
completion of a Stage (or Programme Year), fulltime students will be required to successfully
complete the relevant aggregate credit standard, 60 ECTS. Full-time students will be expected to
complete a stage within an academic year. Part-time students may complete a stage over several
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years, accumulating the credits required for each stage in a more flexible credit accumulation
structure. For part-time students the University may set a minimum number of credits that must
be taken during any given academic year. Students must successfully complete each stage before
progressing to a subsequent one.
6.3 Module Descriptions and Weightings
Each programme offered by the University will comprise a set of Modules where each module
represents a unit of teaching and learning with prescribed Learning Outcomes, and carrying
credit expressed as a number of credit points in accordance with the European Credit Transfer
System. Module Descriptions will be specified in the University’s central Module Repository (or
“Module Manager” System) and will be set-out in the Programme Descriptions and Regulations
for each College’s programmes.
Individual modules will have an ECTS credit weighting of 5 ECTS, or may be expressed in
whole multiples of 5 ECTS where good academic practice requires larger units of study.
Credit is awarded to students who obtain 40% on a module (see also provisions on compensation
at 6.5 below).
6.4 Arrangements for Assessment and Formal Examination
The University’s standard examination periods are
• End of semester 1
• End of Semester 2
• Repeat (of Semester 1 and 2) Examinations (August).
The holding of examinations outside of these periods requires the prior approval of the Academic
Regulations Committee.
Repeat examinations will be held for all programmes and modules unless the prior approval of the
Academic Regulations Committee is given.
Modules may be assessed in any combination of formal examinations, assignments, projects,
essays, papers, reports, presentations & debates, locally-set exercises, laboratory or field-work, or
other experiential learning.
Where modules are examined by means of a formal examination paper administered by the
University’s Examinations Office and time-tabled centrally, the examination will be of a standard
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two hours duration. Where a module weighting is greater than 5 ECTS, the formal examination
may be broken into a number of 2 hour papers or one 2 hour paper and alternate assessment
methods (e.g. a 10 credit year-long module might attract two 2 hour examinations). In exceptional
circumstances, where robust academic assessment reasons require longer examinations, 3-hour
(or longer) examinations may be facilitated. Approval for such arrangements will require the prior
approval of the Academic Regulations Committee.
6.5 Passing and Progression
The Examination Board is the formal examination authority for each College and examination
session. Chaired by the Dean, the Board is made-up of academic staff members of the College
and extern examiners from the relevant disciplines, or from the Colleges responsible for multiCollege programmes. Only those decisions approved by the Examinations Board will be
formally recognized as official University examination results – relating to Passing, Progression,
Determination of Honours, and Granting of Deferrals.
Examination Boards will be held at the end of a Stage, normally Semester 2, and after the repeat
examinations in August. The Examination Board will determine the overall result and will apply
compensation provisions.
Progression
Undergraduate degree programmes at the University are normally organized into Stages. Students
must successfully complete each stage before progressing to a subsequent one. Full-time
Undergraduate Degree Programmes will be organised on an academic year basis, where each year
represents a defined Stage. Full-time undergraduate students will be required to register for and
present for examination in a set of modules to a total credit weighting of 60 ECTS, in accordance
with the programme structures and regulations set-out in the College’s Programme Descriptions
and Regulations for their chosen programme of study. Provision may be made for Part-time
students to complete a stage over several years, accumulating the credits required for each stage in
a more flexible credit accumulation structure.
Passing
The pass mark on all modules is 40%. Where different components of assessment (course work,
laboratory work, continuous assessment, final assessment, etc.) within a module contribute to the
final grade it shall not normally be a requirement that any one of these components be separately
passed. Only an overall mark for the module will be returned. Marks will not be returned for
components of a module.
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A mark of ‘Incomplete’ must be returned to the Examinations Office where there is a
requirement that an element(s) of a module be passed and that element(s) is not passed. A
student is required to retake all elements of an incomplete module unless the relevant College
provides by regulation that students be exempt from retaking specific components.
College level provisions should be the same across all programmes and modules in a College.
6.5.1 Carrying Forward Marks
A student will be given credit for modules passed and will not have to re-present for examination
in any module in which a minimum mark of 40% has been returned within the time-limit set out
in regulations for the successful completion of the particular stage. The normal time-limit for
carrying forward of marks to subsequent examination sessions is 2 academic years. A College may
prescribe a time-limit provision other than the preceding one with the approval of the Academic
Regulations Committee.
6.5.2 Material Assessed at Repeat Examinations
Marks for components of a module (i.e. sub-module assessment elements) from previous
attempt(s) do not carry forward from one assessment to the next unless the relevant College has
made provision to exempt student from retaking specific components for academic reasons.
Compensation Provision
Compensation will only be applied in cases where its application enables the student to pass the
Examination as a whole.
The pass standard for a Module is 40%. However a student with marks of less than 40% in one or
more modules will be deemed to have passed the Stage provided
• the aggregate mark for all modules of the Stage is at least 40%
• the mark in every module is 35% or more
• the module(s) with marks in the range 35-39% total 15 ECTS or less
The carrying forward of marks into a particular examination session does not invalidate the
potential for compensation provision to be applied in that session.
Where a module has been passed by compensation the mark for the module will appear on
transcripts with a grade of Pass by Compensation.
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In some programmes, Compensation may not be allowed in core or mandatory prescribed
modules or groups of modules, as to do so would undermine the achievement of the learning
outcomes for the Stage or Programme. These specific regulations will be set-out in the College’s
Programme Descriptions and Regulations for the relevant degree programmes.
6.5.3 Capping of Examination Marks
The marks at a repeat or deferred examination will not be capped unless a cap has been
recommended by the University’s Examination Security Group.
6.6 Award of Honours
Honours are awarded according to the following scheme, for each complete stage of study; that is,
for each completed academic year for full-time undergraduate students.
Award of Honours for Degree Examinations
At degree level, honours will be calculated on the basis of 30% of the aggregate mark obtained
at the pre-final stage* Examination and 70% of the aggregate mark obtained at the final stage
Examination. The standard will be based upon the following table:
H1
H2.1
H2.2
H3
70% on the aggregate
60% on the aggregate
50% on the aggregate
40% on the aggregate
* Another year, other than the pre-final year, may be nominated for valid academic reasons with
the approval of the Academic Regulations Committee.
Pre- Final Stage Examinations
Honours will be calculated based upon the following table:
H1
H2.1
H2.2
70% on the aggregate
60% on the aggregate
50% on the aggregate
Note (1): Where a module is offered at pass and honours level, a scale for translating marks
obtained at the pass level will be used to translate the marks to the equivalent mark at the honours
level for the purpose of computing honours.
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Note (2): Honours are awarded only on the aggregate performance at an Examination as a whole.
Honours are not awarded on the basis of results obtained in individual modules.
Note (3): Credit awarded on the basis of a prior award or on the basis of Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL) will be grade neutral and will not be taken into account in the calculation of
honours.
6.7 Deferral Provision
Application for permission to defer taking a module or modules to a subsequent examination
session must be made in accordance with the Deferral Application Procedures of the University.
6.8Transcripts
Student transcripts will include details of all modules for which a mark has been entered. The
Degree Honours Standard reported will be based on the grade bands shown in 6 above. The only
additional or alternative annotations will be:
•
•
•
•
•
Exempt
Pass by Compensation.
Deferred
Incomplete
Audit
6.9 Dealing with Exceptions or Deviations
Only in exceptional circumstances will deviations be permitted from these regulations. A
structural deviation is a significant and permanent change to these regulations which might be
authorized for one or more programmes. Where a structural deviation is required for sound
academic purposes, application must be made to the Academic Regulations Committee of
Academic Council’s Standing Committee, which shall recommend to Academic Council Standing
Committee in the matter of applications received. A concession is the granting of explicit
permission by the Standing Committee, following consideration and recommendation by the
Academic Regulations Committee, to permit the deviation of a programme of study from these
prescribed regulations. A concession may be required in occasional circumstances and will be a
matter for Academic Council Standing Committee, following consideration and recommendation
by the Academic Regulations Committee
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6.10College of Science Regulations – Sub-module Components
15 Credit First Year Module component structure (Including Continuous Assessment)
• Each of the two written examination papers has two sittings (1st Sitting and 2nd Sitting).
• The continuous assessment sub-module component has just one sitting (1st Sitting).
Written Examination Papers
Continuous Assessment
60%
40%
Paper 1
Paper 2
Homework, in-class tests, weekly laboratory sessions,
laboratory examination (E.g. laboratory MCQ).
30%
30%
40%
• A student will have passed if the mark in the continuous assessment component is at least 35%
[14 out of 40] and the overall module mark is at least 40%.
• A student will have failed the 1st sitting where the overall module mark is less than 40% and
the mark in the continuous assessment component is at least 35% [14 out of 40].
The student must repeat the two written examination papers with a view to improving their
overall module mark, retaining their continuous assessment mark from the 1st sitting.
• A student will be incomplete if the mark in the continuous assessment component is less than
35% [14 out of 40]. In this case, the student must re-register for the module the following year
and re-engage in all parts of the module again.
• No credit can be accumulated for sub-module components between 1st sitting and 2nd sitting.
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Continued: 15 Credit First Year Module component structure (Including Continuous Assessment)
1st Sitting Result
2nd Sitting Permissions
Paper 1
Paper 2
Continuous
Assessment
Module %
Result
Module
Result
Paper 1
Paper 2
Continuous
Assessment
Scenario 1
Pass
Pass
Pass (>= 35%)
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 2
Pass
Fail
Pass (>= 35%)
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 3
Fail
Fail
Pass (>= 35%)
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 4
Fail
Pass
Pass (>= 35%)
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 5
Fail
Fail
Pass (>= 35%)
< 40%
Fail
Repeat
Repeat
n/a
Scenario 6
Fail
Pass
Pass (>= 35%)
< 40%
Fail
Repeat
Repeat
n/a
Scenario 7
Pass
Fail
Pass (>= 35%)
< 40%
Fail
Repeat
Repeat
n/a
Scenario 8
Pass
Pass
Fail (<35%)
n/a
Incomplete
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 9
Fail
Fail
Fail (<35%)
n/a
Incomplete
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 10
Fail
Pass
Fail (<35%)
n/a
Incomplete
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 11
Pass
Fail
Fail (<35%)
n/a
Incomplete
n/a
n/a
n/a
• If a student fails at the 2nd sitting written examination, they must re-register for the module the
following year and re-engage in all parts of the module again.
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15 Credit First Year Module component structure (No Continuous Assessment)
• Each of the three written examination papers has two sittings (1st Sitting and 2nd Sitting).
Written Examination Papers
100%
Paper 2
Paper 3
33.33%
33.33%
Paper 1
33.33%
• A student will have passed if the overall module result is at least 40%.
• If a student fails at 1st sitting, they must repeat all sub-module components.
• No credit can be accumulated for sub-module components between 1st sitting and 2nd sitting.
1st Sitting Result
2nd Sitting Permissions
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Module %
Result
Module
Result
Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Scenario 1
Pass
Pass
Pass
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 2
Pass
Pass
Fail
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 3
Pass
Fail
Fail
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 4
Fail
Fail
Pass
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 5
Fail
Pass
Pass
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 6
Fail
Pass
Fail
>= 40%
Pass
n/a
n/a
n/a
Scenario 7
Pass
Pass
Fail
< 40%
Fail
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat
Scenario 8
Pass
Fail
Fail
< 40%
Fail
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat
Scenario 9
Fail
Fail
Pass
< 40%
Fail
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat
Scenario 10
Fail
Pass
Pass
< 40%
Fail
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat
Scenario 11
Fail
Pass
Fail
< 40%
Fail
Repeat
Repeat
Repeat
• If a student fails at the 2nd sitting, they must re-register for the module the following year and
re-engage in all parts of the module again.
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1st YEAR - SEMESTER I - Timetable - 2015/16
1st YEAR - SEMESTER I - Timetable - 2015/1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6
Cr 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CHE
MTH
NAS
CH101
15
L
P*
L
P*
P*
L
CH120
15
L
P*
L
P*
P*
L
P*
CH130
15
L
P*
L
P*
P*
L
P*
CP102
15
L
CS102
15
CS103
5
MA102
15
L
L
L
L
MA161
15
L
L
L
L
MA180
15
L
L
L
MA199
15
MA170
5
ST237
5
ST238
5
MP180
15
MP191
5
ST112
5
ST113
5
BG110
5 L
BG111
5
BO101
15
L
P*
EV102
5
PH101
15
PH109
10
L
P*
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L**
L**
L**
L**
P
n/a - Semester II Module
L
L
L
n/a - Semester II Module
L
L
n/a - Semester II Module
L
L
P*
L
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
L
L
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
L
P*
P*
5
n/a - Semester II Module
BM112
5
n/a - Semester II Module
IE130
5
IE131
5
AY104
5
EC135
5 L
EC136
5
EC137
5
P*
L
P*
P*
P*
L
n/a - Semester II Module
To be confirmed
L
L
n/a - Semester II Module
FR137
5
L
GR150
5
L
LW108
5
LW170
5 L
L
L
L
L
L
Lecture, student attendance required
P Practical, student attendance required
Lecture, student attends two lectures per week
P* Practical, student attends one practical per week
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P*
L
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P*
L
5
L
L
L
BM110
L**
L
L
Bmed BM111
OTH
P*
L
L
EOS104 15
PHY
9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 1
10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 1
L
1st YEAR - SEMESTER I - Timetable - 2015/16
Thursday
3 4 5 6
4 5 6 7
Friday
9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6
10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
P*
L
P*
P*
CH101
O’Flaherty
Kirwan
P*
L
P*
P*
CH120
Cairnes
IT250
AM250
P*
L
P*
P*
CH130
Cairnes
IT250
AM250
P
CP102
Cairnes /
ENG-G018
IT250 /
ENG-G018
AM250 /
ENG-G018
L
L
CS102
L
CS103
AM150
AnaG
AnaG
MA161
O’Flaherty
Kirwan
Kirwan
Kirwan
L
MA180
IT250
Anderson
AM150
AM200
MA199
IT204
IT202
AC215
MA170
TBC
ST237
AM200
Anderson
Finnegan
II Module
Finnegan
AC201/AM250
ST238
L
L
MP180
II Module
n/a - Semester II Module
AM150
IT125
MP191
L
ST112
II Module
L
L
P*
P*
L
L
BG110
L
BG111
P*
P*
L
P*
P*
P*
P*
L
P*
IT204
IT202
Rm 125
Rm 125
Rm 125
Rm 125
O’Flaherty (Grp
1: 1.00 pm);
Cairnes (Grp 2:
11 am)
Kirwan / Cairnes
/ O’Flaherty /
IT250
EOS104
AM250
EV102
ES201
PH101 Cairnes / Kirwan
PH109
IT250 / Kirwan
n/a - Semester II Module
II Module
BM112
n/a - Semester II Module
IE130
rmed
AY104
L
EC135
II Module
n/a - Semester II Module
To be confirmed
O’Flaherty
Kirwan
Continuous Assessment module
FR137
AM104
GR150
AM121
LW108
LW170
O’Flaherty
n/a - Semester II Module
EC137
L
Cairnes / Kirwan
ENG-1002
EC136
L
Cairnes
Finnegan
BM111
IE131
AM200
Room 220
II Module
II Module
Anderson
n/a - Semester II Module
BO101
BM110
AM250
n/a - Semester II Module
ST113
P*
AM150
AM150
L
L
AnaG
AM150
AnaG
P
P*
IT204
MA102
L
P*
O’Flaherty
L
L
Friday
AC203
AM121
AM119
AM122
IT125G
Larmor
ENG-3036
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1st YEAR - SEMESTER II - Timetable - 2015/16
Monday
9 10 11 12 1
Cr 10 11 12 1
CHE
MTH
NAS
PHY
Bmed
OTH
2
Tuesday
2
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
6
7 10 11 12 1
2
2
3
4
5
6
9 10 11 12 1
3
4
5
6
7 10 11 12 1
2
Thursday
2
3
4
5
6
9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6
3
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CH101
15
L
P*
L
P*
P*
L
P*
CH120
15
L
P*
L
P*
P*
L
P*
CH130
15
L
P*
L
P*
P*
L
P*
CP102
15
CS102
15
CS103
5
L
L
P*
L
P*
L
L
n/a - Semester I Module
MA102
15
L
L
L
MA161
15
L
L
L
L
MA180
15
L
L
L
L
MA199
15
MA170
5
n/a - Semester I Module
ST237
5
n/a - Semester I Module
ST238
5
MP180
15
MP191
5
ST112
5
ST113
5
BG110
5
BG111
5
BO101
15
EOS104
15
EV102
5
PH101
15
PH109
10
BM110
5
BM111
5
BM112
5
IE130
5
IE131
5
L
L**
L
L
L
P*
L
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
L
L
P*
P*
L
L
L
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
L
P*
P*
P*
L
L
n/a - Semester I Module
n/a - Semester I Module
L
5
EC137
5
FR137
5
L
L
5
L
L
L
EC136
LW170
L**
L
L
5
5
L
n/a - Semester I Module
5
5
L**
L
EC135
GR150
L**
L
L
L
AY104
LW108
L
n/a - Semester I Module
n/a - Semester I Module
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
n/a - Semester I Module
L
Notes
L Lecture, student attendance required
L** Lecture, student attends two lectures per week
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Wednesday
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P Practical, student attendance required
P* Practical, student attends one practical per week
P*
le - 2015/16
Thursday
Friday
3
4
5
6
9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6
4
5
6
7
10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
P*
L
P*
P*
CH101
O’Flaherty
Kirwan
O’Flaherty
P*
L
P*
P*
CH120
Cairnes
AM250
AM250
P*
L
P*
P*
CH130
Cairnes
AM250
AM250
CP102
IT125
L
L
CS102
Module
CS103
L
n/a - Semester I Module
L
MA161
Kirwan
Kirwan
Kirwan
Kirwan
MA180
IT250
Anderson
Anderson
Anderson
MA199
AC202
MA170
Module
ST237
L
L
AM110 /AM109
/ AC202
n/a - Semester I Module
n/a - Semester I Module
ST238
McMunn
MP180
AM150
MP191
Module
*
IT125G
Dillon
L
Module
McMunn /
Larmor
L
L
P*
P*
L
P*
AC202
AC202
BG110
Rm 125
Rm 125
L
BG111
P*
P*
L
P*
P*
L
Module
L
BO101
EOS104
AM250
ES201
PH109
n/a - Semester I Module
BM111
Continuous Assessment module
BM112
Continuous Assessment module
AY104
Module
EC135
EC136
n/a - Semester I Module
n/a - Semester I Module
n/a - Semester I Module
O’Flaherty
AM104
GR150
AM121
LW108
Kirwan
O’Flaherty
Continuous Assessment module
FR137
LW170
Room 220
ENG-2001
EC137
Module
Cairnes
Cairnes / Kirwan
Room 220
BM110
Module
L
AM200
IT250 / Kirwan
Room 220
IE131
L
O’Flaherty /
AM250
EV102
IE130
Module
Rm 125
Rm 125
O’Flaherty
/ Cairnes /
O’Flaherty /
AM250
PH101 Cairnes / Kirwan
P*
Anderson
n/a - Semester I Module
ST113
P*
AM150
IT203
L
L
P*
Larmor
AM150
ENG-G047
ST112
P*
TBC
MA102 Arus na Gaeilge Arus na Gaeilge Arus na Gaeilge Arus na Gaeilge
L
*
IT125G
AM150
Friday
tbc
AM121
AM119
AM122
n/a - Semester I Module
AC203
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Student Information Desk
(SID)/Áras Uí Chathail
Accessible Route Across
Campus (for the mobility
impaired)
1
James Hardiman Library
2
Arts/Science Building
3
The Quadrangle
4
Arts Millennium Building
5
IT Building
6
Orbsen Building
7
Engineering Building
D College Bar
8
Áras na Gaeilge
E Zinc Café
9
Áras na Mac Léinn
and Bailey Allen Hall
F Friars Restaurant
10
Sports Centre
11
Corrib Village
(Student Accommodation)
12
Áras Moyola
13
Bank of Ireland Theatre
14
J.E. Cairnes School of
Business and Economics
15
Student Information Desk
(SID) /Áras Uí Chathail
IT Building
Cafés, restaurants and bars
A An Bhialann
B Smokey Joe’s Café
C Coffee On Line
6
5
C
Arts/Science Building
Q U IN C E
River
Corrib
NTENN
Áras Moyola
B
GE
IA L B R ID
2
1
4
D IS
Under Construction
Please excuse our temporary
appearance.
A
T IL L
ERY
10
R OA
D
Engineering Building
7
E
12
11
Engineering Building
ENG-1002
ENG-1003
ENG-2001
ENG-2003
ENG-2033
ENG-3036
ENG-G047
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College of Science
F
To Park & Ride
and Dangan
Sports Grounds
NE
CA
S
RO
AD
Newcastle Road
Entrance
14
St Anthony’s
Entrance
W
E
TL
J.E. Cairnes School of Business
and Economics
Arts Millen
IT Building
IT106
IT204
IT125
IT206
IT125G IT207
IT202
IT250
IT203
CAMPUS MAP
Student Information Desk
(SID)/Áras Uí Chathail
To Galway City
Arás Uí Cathail
UC102
IT Building
Cathedral
D
6
9
15
5
C
River
Corrib
13
UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
Arts/Science Building
MRI annex
Institute
GE
IA L B R ID
2
A
RSI
B
8
IVE
NTENN
TY
RO
River
Corrib
UN
Q U IN C E
AD
Martin Ry
an
1
University Road
Entrance
3
D IS
4
T IL L
ERY
10
R OA
D
NE WC A STL
E R OAD
James Hardiman Library
NE
W
S
CA
TL
ER
O
AD
Newcastle Road
Entrance
J.E. Cairnes School of Business
and Economics
Arts Millennium
AM104 AM122
AM109 AM129
AM110 AM150
AM119 AM200
AM121 AM250
Arts Millennium Building
Arts/Science Concourse
AC201
AC202
AC203
AC214
Anderson Theatre
D’Arcy Thompson Theatre
Dillon Theatre
ES201, Environmental Science Seminar Room
Kirwan Theatre
Larmor Theatre
O’Flaherty Theatre
Room 125, Biochemistry Seminar Room
Room 125, Physics
Room 220, Physics
Room 224, Physics
Room 233, Chemistry
TB303, Tower 2
Tyndall Theatre
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Week 11
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for 2nd Year
module choices
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Repeat examinations are scheduled between 2nd and 12th August 2016.
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College of Science
Advisory Scheme Record Form
Please complete and submit to your Adviser
(Adviser’s name issued following completion of on-line self-service registration.)
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Home Address: ...............................................................................................................................
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