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College of Science
A Guide for First Year Students
Academic
2018/19
Booklet
College of Science
NUI Galway,
University Road,
Galway, Ireland
T +353 91 492 182
F +353 91 494 578
science@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/science
Contents
Welcome to National University of Ireland Galway....................................................................2
1. Advisory and Orientation Programmes.........................................................................................8
2. Programme Information.................................................................................................................. 12
3. Module Information......................................................................................................................... 29
4. General Information for Students................................................................................................. 40
5. Scholarships and Prizes.................................................................................................................... 44
6. Marks & Standards 2018/2019..................................................................................................... 52
1st Year Timetable – Semester I............................................................................................64 – 65
1st Year Timetable – Semester II..........................................................................................66 – 67
Campus Map..............................................................................................................................68 – 69
First-year Student Year Planner.............................................................................................72 – 73
Your Timetable................................................................................................................................... 74
Advisory Scheme Record Form.................................................................................................... 75
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 2018–19 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 2018–19.
National University of Ireland Galway 1
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 3rd September for your Welcome meeting and
during Orientation Week.
Professor Dónal Leech.
Dean, College of Science.
College of Science Offices
Dean of Science Professor Dónal Leech Room 210 Concourse Ext. 3615
Administrative Officer Mr. Kilian Dooley Room 208 Concourse Ext. 4166
Administrative Assistant Ms. Claire Mitchell Room 207 Concourse Ext. 3700
Administrative Assistant Ms. Cora Costello Room 209 Concourse Ext. 3630
Administrative Assistant Ms. Olive Mills Room 211 Concourse Ext. 2182
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Making the Transition to University
When students make the transition from school to University they are faced with a whole range of
new experiences and issues. You may be living away from home for the first time, you may not know
any of your classmates yet, you are probably not familiar with the campus and may not even be
familiar with Galway city. One of the most significant issues for you though will be getting to grips
with the way university differs from school. For instance, no one is going to nag you about deadlines.
Learning at university is of course a very different experience to that of being at school. For a start,
as a student you are considered an adult learner, capable of managing your own study schedule
and putting in the time to read textbooks, articles and other materials so that you really understand
your chosen subjects and feel more confident as you progress.
Supplementary Learning outside of the classroom
The lectures, seminars, laboratory classes and other timetabled classes are actually only a small part
of the total effort that you need to put in to succeed. Supplementary learning outside of lectures is
a critical component of the learning experience. All of the assessment, coursework and available
credit are based on the idea that you are spending a minimum of 40 hours per week, every week
of the semester, on learning and assessment. This just represents a full-time workload and is the
standard model used across Ireland and all courses that use European Credits (something called
ECTS – European Credit Transfer System). In some courses it may be a little higher than this
because of the nature of the subject.
The other big difference between university-level courses and some other types of qualification
is that you really need to try to understand the subject and the ideas you come across in class or
your reading. It’s not about memorizing and regurgitating facts, but about seeing the ideas that lie
behind them and being able to make use of knowledge to tackle new problems. That can be tricky
to adjust to and sometimes it is really difficult to make sense of new concepts. The good news is,
that this is exactly what learning something new is like for everyone. There are always ideas that are
really tricky to grasp at first and which don’t make sense until you try again and again, hopefully
getting some feedback on your efforts and maybe through working with fellow students. But when
it does ‘click’ things fall into place and you get a sense of satisfaction that hopefully makes some of
that struggle worth it! That’s why we say you need to spend so many hours on self-study, because
we know from experience (and extensive research on education) that you will need that time.
Attendance and Submission of Assignments
It is essential that you get into the habit of attending all your lectures, tutorials and laboratories.
Every year we see that there is a direct correlation between good attendance and good performance
in examinations. All lecturers will routinely monitor attendance and poor attendance will have
consequences.
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It is also critical that assignments are submitted on time. You will need to learn to prioritise your
work and leave plenty of time for assignments. Familiarise yourself with the library so that you know
where you need to go to locate books and articles relevant to your area of study.
Supports in place
The University has put in place various resources to help you make the transition including the
Student Support Services facility, Orientation programmes, tours of campus, 1st year handbooks,
a mentor system etc. From an academic perspective there are also a range of invaluable supports in
place such as the Academic Writing Centre, SUMS (Maths Support Centre) and DISC (Computer
Programming Drop In Support Centre).
The SUMS: Maths Support Centre is a drop-in centre where any NUI Galway student can work
on their maths questions, with expert tutors on hand to offer individual help if necessary. The centre
is FREE to students and is an initiative of the Students’ Union and the School of Mathematics,
Statistics and Applied Maths. SUMS (Support for Undergraduate Maths Students) is located in
Aras de Brun on the ground floor ADB-G023. Further information including opening hours, is
available at www.maths.nuigalway.ie/sums
ComputerDISC is a drop-in support centre for all NUIG students who are enrolled in computer
programming or software development courses. ComputerDISC is located in room IT-205 on
the first floor of the IT building. Students can drop in at any time during opening hours as no
appointments are necessary. Further information can be found at www.computerdisc.it.nuigalway.ie
Blackboard is a learning system which allows lecturers to post materials such as lecture
notes, reading materials, weblinks, videos, quizzes, etc, online. Many courses also use this for
announcements, news items and for students to submit their coursework. Blackboard has a lot
of additional tools and capabilities and quite which of these are used is decided by the lecturer
or course team. Blackboard is available 24/7 from both on and off campus. Not every lecturer or
module will necessarily be using it, but most will and in different ways.
You should certainly login regularly to check for updates to your modules. For those of you with a
smartphone or tablet, there is also a Blackboard App (in iphone and Android versions) which you
can download.
Once you are enrolled in the university you will have access to Blackboard using the same username
and password for email and other computer services. Blackboard is available at: http://nuigalway.
blackboard.com/
All first year students may enroll on a Blackboard course called the ‘Learning Centre’ which
contains online self-study lessons and guides to many relevant academic skills such as essay/
report writing, studying and preparing for assessments. The University has a licence to make these
materials available to students and we would strongly encourage you to make use of them. Feedback
from other students has been very positive. The Learning Centre will also have links to other
4 College of Science
materials and interesting articles and updates will be posted there throughout the academic year,
so please log in regularly.
The Academic Writing Centre (housed in the Library) offers free tutorials on essay writing.
Last year, AWC tutors helped over 500 students to overcome recurrent problems with grammar,
punctuation, spelling and essay structure. There is no need to make an appointment, simply drop
in during the opening hours of the Centre www.library.nuigalway.ie/awc/
The Library operates a free Academic Skills Hub desk where you can access one-to-one support
with information skills such as searching for books and journals, or referencing your work:
http://library.nuigalway.ie/support/academic-skills/
There is also an online Academic Skills Hub that brings together most of NUI Galway’s academic
skills supports in one place. This online resource is packed with tips, information, short guides,
checklists, links, and more, to help you to develop key skills needed for academic success at NUI
Galway: http://www.nuigalway.ie/academic-skills/
On the Online Academic Skills Hub there are top tips on eight key academic skills, as well as some
information to help you get started. You will also find links to additional sources of support for
students, including Library resources and academic skills workshops.
This online resource provides helpful information to first years on getting started with emails and
Blackboard and getting organised with managing your time.
As a university student, you are expected to:
• Understand the requirements of your course (see Getting Started)
• Attend all lectures, tutorials, field trips, laboratory demonstrations, and any other classes for
your course
• Read assigned course readings (see Reading and Research Skills)
• Think critically (see Critical thinking)
• Engage with others in your discipline: your classmates as well as staff (see Communication
Skills)
• Complete all of your assignments and exams to the best of your ability (see Assignments and
Exams)
Becoming familiar with the wealth of resources offered by the library can be daunting. However,
library staff provide support help and training to enable you to get to grips with the literature of
your subject and the other resources on offer. As well as being available for one-to-one enquiries
and consultations, the support staff provide training sessions throughout the semester aimed at
helping you to identify and use the information resources you need for your study. Checkout the
library website to see the programme of training events available this September.
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Jargon Buster – Modules, Programmes, Levels
All courses in NUI Galway are made up of ‘modules’. These are usually described by a set of
‘Learning Outcomes’ that state what you should be able to do after successfully completing the
module and a number of ‘ECTS’ credits. ECTS is basically an indicator of how big the module is.
A module that is rated at 5 ECTS, for example, means that you need to spend at least 100 hours of
concerted effort (including lectures, exams and self-study) in order to complete it satisfactorily.
A module that is 10 ECTS, unsurprisingly, requires double that effort. A whole year’s worth of
modules (if you are a full-time student) should total up to 60 ECTS (30 in each semester). To be
awarded the credits for a module you must of course have successfully completed it in terms of
attendance, participation, coursework and examinations.
A ‘programme’ is a whole degree course, made up of all the individual modules. It is usually
described by ‘Programme Learning Outcomes’ and there will be rules that determine which
modules you need to successfully complete each year to end up with the appropriate degree title
(e.g. BSc, BE (Mechanical), BComm, etc)).
All of our degree programmes are recognised by employers and other educational institutions
and comply with international agreements on course structure (the ‘Bologna Process’). All
programmes are subject to regular quality reviews where the quality of the teaching and learning
is scrutinised by an external panel with international experts in the subject. Every programme
also has an ‘external examiner’ (a senior academic from another university) who oversees the final
decisions about grades, checks the examination papers and processes and guarantees that the
quality of our courses and graduates compare well with the standards in the subject.
Ireland has a National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) that describes the levels of all courses
of study and this matches similar schemes in other countries so that it is easy for employers and
educators to make sense of different qualifications obtained from different institutions, as well
as making it easier for students to move between one country and another, picking up credit and
qualifications along the way. According to this scheme, an undergraduate honours degree (BA,
BSc, BComm, etc) is a ‘level 8’ qualification. A Masters would be level 9 and a PhD level 10.
So what does this mean in practice?
Well, that you must attend all the scheduled classes, spend time every week on reading, studying
and working through course materials and that what you are trying to do in the assessments and
exams is show that you can actually achieve the learning outcomes. There’s still plenty of time
to socialize and get involved in clubs and sports (see later section) outside the 40 hours! The
lectures, labs, tutorials and other classes, combined with the textbooks, online materials, and the
library are all resources that the university provides to help you succeed. At the end of the day,
though, success depends on your own efforts. It is possible to not only succeed in the assessments
and feel a sense of achievement at having learned new knowledge and skills, but also to enjoy being
a student in your chosen subject. Your final qualification will be well-regarded and recognised
internationally by employers and other educational institutions across the world.
6 College of Science
The University doesn’t see you as a ‘customer’ or a ‘consumer’ but hopes that you will, instead,
be a member of our academic community. That you will be able to get the most out of being in a
city of ideas and learning not just about the basics of your subject but also get a feel for the latest
research, the big ideas, the debates and where future opportunities lie for further study, research or
employment.
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1. Advisory and Orientation Programmes
1.1 1st 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
1.6 TurningPoint..........................................................................................................................................6
1.7 Selection of Modules............................................................................................................................6
8 College of Science1.1 1st Year Advisory Session / Meeting with Co-ordinators
The Advisory Session will take place on Tuesday, 4th September, 2018, as follows:
CAO NUI Galway Programme Time Venue
Code Code
Science: Surnames beginning A – K 9.30 am – 11.00 am Orbsen Foyer
GY301 1BS1 (Ground Floor),
Science: Surnames beginning L – Z 11.30 am – 1.00 pm Orbsen Building
GY303 1BO1 Biomedical Science 9.30 am
GY310 1MR1 Marine Science 10.00 am
GY320 1BPT1 Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, 10.30 am
Biomedical, Theoretical)
GY304 1BY1 Biotechnology 11.00 am
GY308 1EV1 Environmental Science 11.30 am Seminar Room 214
(First Floor),
GY314 1EH1 Earth & Ocean Sciences 12.00 noon Orbsen Building
GY319 1BMS1 Mathematical Science 12.30 pm
GY313 1EHS1 Environmental Health and Safety 1.00 pm
GY309 1FM1 Financial Mathematics and 1.30 pm
Economics
GY318 1BPC1 Biopharmaceutical Chemistry 2.00 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. Following the Advisory Session, register for your modules via on-line self-service registration no later
than Friday, 7th September. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details (see also Section 1.2
below).
5. Register for your labs as outlined in section 1.3 below.
6. Your Laboratory Number and Adviser will be sent to you via email after you have completed the on-line
registration process.
7. Change of module selection is allowed. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details on
the deadline for Change of Module.
National University of Ireland Galway 91.2 ID Card Collection and Module Registration
Wednesday, 5th September, between 9.30 am and 1.00 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: Venue: Lab Registration Fee
Biology 12th, 13th or 14th 10 am - 1 pm 1st Year Biology €20 (includes manuals for Semester
September and 2 - 4 pm Lab (SC200C) 1 and basic kit with blades and slides
for dissections)
Chemistry 13th September 2 – 4 pm 1st Year Approximately €30 for two semester
(Group 1: CH101) Chemistry Lab practical course (includes manual,
model kit and safety glasses); €15
14th September 1 – 3 pm 1st Year for one semester practical course
(Group 2: CH130) Chemistry Lab (includes manual and safety glasses).
(Group 3: CP102)
Group 2: CH120
registration in
Semester 2.
Physics 10th, 11th or 12th 10 am – 12 noon 1st Year Approximately €30 to cover the
September and Physics Lab, cost of the manual plus access to the
2 pm – 4 pm Room PHY225, WileyPLUS on-line support system.
School of
Physics
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.
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 75).
10 College of ScienceThe 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.
1.6 TurningPoint
The College of Science requires all students to use TurningPoint interactive-polling software
during lectures in order to facilitate discussion and engagement. TurningPoint runs as an app on
smartphones and tablets and can also run in internet browsers on laptop computers. Details on
downloading the app to smartphones/tablets and on accessing TurningPoint through internet
browsers will be announced during Orientation Week. The software will be provided at no cost
to you.
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 (4th September, 2018), 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,
7th September, 2018. 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.
National University of Ireland Galway 112. Programme Information
2.1 (GY301) Science (1BS1)...................................................................................................................8
2.2 (GY303) Biomedical Science (1BO1)........................................................................................ 13
2.3 (GY318) Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1)................................................................. 14
2.4 (GY304) Biotechnology (1BY1).................................................................................................. 15
2.5 (GY314) Earth and Ocean Sciences (1EH1)........................................................................... 16
2.6 (GY308) Environmental Science (1EV1)................................................................................. 17
2.7 (GY309) Financial Mathematics & Economics (1FM1)...................................................... 18
2.8 (GY313) Environmental Health and Safety (1EHS1)........................................................... 19
2.9 (GY310) Marine Science (1MR1)............................................................................................... 20
2.10 (GY319) Mathematical Science (1BMS1)................................................................................ 21
2.11 (GY320) Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1).............. 22
Please note:
First Year lectures in the College of Science commence from Monday, 10th September, 2018.
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.
12 College of Science2.1 (GY301) Science (1BS1)
Modules
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 MA161 Mathematical Studies
Core (1*15) 15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours)
15 MP180 Applied Mathematics
15 BO101 Biology
15 CH101 Chemistry
Optional (3*15) 15 CS102 Computer Science
15 MP180 Applied Mathematics
15 PH101 Physics
Note:
Where modules are indicated as Core, students are required to register for one of the following:
MA161: Mathematical Studies
MA180: Mathematics (Honours)
MP180: Applied Mathematics
On your Registration Portal, the 1st Year modules are divided into 3 Module Groups entitled:
· Mathematical Studies
· Mathematics Honours
· Applied Mathematics
Each group contains one of the above core modules for which you will automatically be registered. You can
then select your remaining modules from the list of optional modules as outlined below.
Where modules are indicated as Optional, students must select their preferred options as follows:
Three of:
BO101: Biology
CH101: Chemistry
CS102: Computer Science
MP180: Applied Mathematics
PH101: Physics
Please also refer to the information in relation to Second Year Module Selection on page 14.
National University of Ireland Galway 13Second Year Module Selection
Students should note that their selection of optional modules in First Year can have a consequence
on their choice of pathways in Second Year, since the College of Science requires the following first
year modules in the table below from students entering their Second Year courses.
First Year Modules
2nd Year
At Least One of:
MA180 /
CS102: MA161: MP180:
BO101: CH101: PH101: Computer
Type School Pathway/Electives ECTS Maths / Applied
Biology Chemistry Physics Science Maths Maths
Studies
Pathways CHE Chemistry 20
Medicinal Chemistry 35
MTH Applied Mathematics 20
Computer Science 20
Data Science 40
Mathematical Studies 20
Mathematics 20
NAS Biochemistry 20
Botany and Plant Science 20
Earth and Ocean Sciences 20
Microbiology 20
Plant and AgriBiosciences 20
Zoology 20
PHY Physics and Applied Physics 20
MED Anatomy 20
Pharmacology 20
Physiology 20
Electives MTH MA203 & MA284 10
MA211 & MA212 10
MP231 & MP232 10
MP236 & MP237 10
ST237 & ST238 10
NAS BPS203 & BPS2101 10
EOS2102 10
EOS213 10
MED PM208 & PM209 10
MTH MA215 5
MA216 5
ST237 5
NAS BO201 5
BO202 5
BO2101 5
BPS202 5
BPS203 5
PAB2101 5
MED PM208 5
14 College of ScienceAllocation 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 Pathway (based on the 2017/18 academic
year)
Type School Pathways Places
Pathways CHE Chemistry 122
Medicinal Chemistry 20
MTH Applied Mathematics n/a
Computer Science 58
Mathematical Studies n/a
Mathematics n/a
NAS Biochemistry 180
Botany and Plant Science 75
Earth & Ocean Sciences 55
Microbiology 130
Plant and AgriBiosiences 110
Zoology 95
PHY Physics and Applied Physics 78
MED Anatomy 33
Pharmacology 12
Physiology 40
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.
National University of Ireland Galway 15A Second Year Advisory Session will be held in Semester II and further information will be
provided at this time.
1st Year Advisers
First Name Surname Room No. Discipline/School Extn. Email address
Dr Florence Abram Room 208, Microbiology, Arts/Science 2390 florence.abram@nuigalway.ie
Building
Dr Thomas Barry Room 104, Microbiology, 3189 thomas.barry@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Sadhbh Baxter Room A105A, Earth and Ocean Science, 5962 sadhbh.baxter@nuigalway.ie
Quadrangle Building
Dr Alexander Black Block B, Anatomy, 2234 alexander.black@nuigalway.ie
Dr Aoife Boyd Room 207, Microbiology, 2404 aoife.boyd@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Cyril Carroll Room 209, Microbiology, 2277 cyril.carroll@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Michael Carty Room 221, Biochemistry, 3695 michael.carty@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Rachel Cave Room A210a, Earth and Ocean Science, 2351 rachel.cave@nuigalway.ie
Quadrangle Building
Dr David Cheung Room C228, Chemistry, Arts/Science 2450 david.cheung@nuigalway.ie
Building
Dr Marie Coggins Room PHY233, Physics, Arts/Science 5056 marie.coggins@nuigalway.ie
Building
Dr Nicholas Devaney Room PHY242, Physics, Arts/Science 5188 nicholas.devaney@nuigalway.ie
Building
Dr Karen Doyle Room 2004, Physiology, 3665 karen.doyle@nuigalway.ie
Quadrangle Building
Prof Dane Flannery Room ADB-1011, Áras de Brún Building 3587 dane.flannery@nuigalway.ie
Dr Gerard Fleming Room 102, Microbiology, 3562 ger.fleming@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Prof Uri Frank BMS2005, Biochemistry, 2nd Floor, 2334 uri.frank@nuigalway.ie
North, Biosciences Research Building
Dr. Michael Hayes Room ADB-G009, Áas de Brún Building 3698 michael.hayes@nuigalway.ie
Dr Louise Horrigan Room 110, Block E, Physiology 2384 louise.horrigan@nuigalway.ie
Dr. Aisling McCluskey Room ADB-2005, Áas de Brún Building 3162 aisling.mccluskey@nuigalway.ie
Dr Conor O Byrne Room 105B, Microbiology, 3957 conor.obyrne@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Patrick O Leary Room 112, Chemistry, 2476 patrick.oleary@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Leo Quinlan Room 206 Physiology, 3710 leo.quinlan@nuigalway.ie
Quadrangle Building
Dr Luca Ronconi Room 148, Chemistry, 2481 luca.ronconi@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
16 College of ScienceFirst Name Surname Room No. Discipline/School Extn. Email address
Dr Eva Szegezdi Biochemistry, Ground Floor, South, 5037 eva.szegezdi@nuigalway.ie
Biosciences Research Building
Dr Maria Tuohy Room 109, Biochemistry, 1st Floor, Arts/ 2439 maria.tuohy@nuigalway.ie
Science Building
Prof Gerard Wall Room 103, Microbiology, 5808 gerard.wall@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
National University of Ireland Galway 172.2 (GY303) Biomedical Science (1BO1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 BO101 Biology
15 PH101 Physics
(3*15) + 15 CH120 Chemistry: Molecular Science
Core 60
(3*5) 5 BM110 Introduction to Science Communication
5 BM111 Introduction to Biomedical Research
5 BM112 Biomedical Debates
Total 60
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. Email address
Dr Dara Cannon HBB-1021, Anatomy, Human Biology 5692 dara.cannon@nuigalway.ie
Building
Dr Peter Creighton Room 105, Biochemistry, 3654 peter.creighton@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Helen Dodson HBB-1020, Anatomy, Human Biology 2162 helen.dodson@nuigalway.ie
Building
Dr Ailish Hynes Physiology, Room 2008, Human Biology 3573 ailish.hynes@nuigalway.ie
Building
Dr Brian McDonagh Room 3031, Physiology, Human Biology 4269 brian.mcdonagh@nuigalway.ie
Building
Dr Declan McKernan Room 3008, Pharmacology, Human 3826 declan.mckernan@nuigalway.ie
Biology Building
Dr Kerry Thompson HBB-1018, Anatomy, Human Biology 5704 kerry.thompson@nuigalway.ie
Building.
Meeting with Programme Directors:
The first meeting with Programme Director, Dr Derek Morris, will take place in Seminar
Room 214, (First Floor), Orbsen Building on Tuesday 4th September at 9.30 am.
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, Room 2008, Human Biology Building,
Ext. 3573, email: ailish.hynes@nuigalway.ie
18 College of Science2.3 (GY318) Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 BO101 Biology
Core (3*15) 45 15 CH101 Chemistry
15 PH101 Physics
15 CS102 Computer Science
15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours)
Optional (1*15) 15
15 MA161 Mathematical Studies
15 MP180 Applied Mathematics
Total 60
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 MA180: Mathematics (Honours) or MA161: Mathematical Studies
or MP180: Applied Mathematics
1st Year Adviser / Programme Director:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. Email address
Prof. Peter Crowley Room 220, Chemistry, Orbsen Building 2480 peter.crowley@nuigalway.ie
National University of Ireland Galway 192.4 (GY304) Biotechnology (1BY1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 BO101 Biology
15 CH130 Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
5 BG110 Biotechnology I
Core (2*15 + 5*5) 55 5 BG111 Biotechnology Skills with French / German
5 MA170 Introduction to Programming for Biologists
5 ST237 Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability
5 ST238 Introduction to Statistical Inference
5 FR137 French for Biotechnology I
Optional (1*5) 5
5 GR150 German for Biotechnology I
Total 60
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
Please contact Dr Flaus if you are unsure about your language selection.
1st Year Co-ordinator and Adviser:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. Email address
Dr Andrew Flaus Room 216, Biochemistry 5482 andrew.flaus@nuigalway.ie
(meetings should be arranged in advance)
Meeting with 1st Year Co-ordinator:
11.00 am, Tuesday, 4th September 2018.
Seminar Room 214, 1st Floor, Orbsen Building.
20 College of Science2.5 (GY314) Earth and Ocean Sciences (1EH1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 BO101 Biology
Core (3*15) 45 15 CH130 Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
15 PH101 Physics
15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours)
Optional (1*15) 15 15 MA161 Mathematical Studies
15 MP180 Applied Mathematics
Total 60
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 or MP180: Applied Mathematics
1st Year Advisers:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. Email address
Dr Tiernan Henry Room A207c, Earth and Ocean 5096 tiernan.henry@nuigalway.ie
Science, Quadrangle Building
Dr John Murray Room A209, Earth and Ocean Science, 5095 john.murray@nuigalway.ie
Quadrangle Building
Dr Shane Tyrrell Room A204, Earth and Ocean Science, 4387 shane.tyrrell@nuigalway.ie
Quadrangle Building,
Contact Persons:
Programme Director: Dr Martin White, Room 204A, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle,
Ext. 3214, martin.white@nuigalway.ie..
First year Co-ordinator: Dr Eve Daly, Room A105, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext. 2183,
eve.daly@nuigalway.ie
National University of Ireland Galway 212.6 (GY308) Environmental Science (1EV1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 BO101 Biology
(1*15) + 5 EV102 Hot Topics in Environmental Science
Core 30
(3*5) 5 LW3114 Introduction to Law
5 ST237 Introduction to Statistical Data and Probability
15 CH101 Chemistry
(2*15)
15 PH101 Physics
15 CP102 Chemistry/Physics
Optional 30
(1*15) + 5 TI150 Principles of Human Geography
(3*5) 5 PS122 Introductory Psychology 1
5 PS124 Introductory Psychology 2
Total 60
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:
Option 1: CH101: Chemistry and PH101: Physics
OR
Option 2: CP102: Chemistry/Physics, TI150: Principles of Human Geography, PS122: Introductory
Psychology I, PS124: Introductory Psychology 2
1st Year Advisers:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. Email address
Prof Michael Gormally ES207, Centre for Environmental Science, 3334 mike.gormally@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Gavin Collins Room 206, Microbiology, Arts/Science 3163 gavin.collins@nuigalway.ie
Building
Meeting with the Programme Director:
Wednesday, 12th September, 10.00 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.
22 College of Science2.7 (GY309) Financial Mathematics & Economics (1FM1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours)
15 MA199 Statistics & Probability & Maths Of Finance
5 AY104 Introduction to Financial Accounting
5 CS103 Computer Science
Core (2*15 + 6*5) 60
5 EC135 Principles of Microeconomics
5 EC136 Principles of Macroeconomics
5 EC1108 Skills for Economics 1
5 MP191 Mathematical Methods I
Total 60
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. Email address
Dr Michael Hayes Room ADB-G009, Mathematics, 3698 michael.hayes@nuigalway.ie
Áras de Brún Building
Contact Person:
Dr Michael Hayes, Room ADB-G009, Áras de Brún, Ext. 3698
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.
National University of Ireland Galway 232.8 (GY313) Environmental Health and Safety (1EHS1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 BO101 Biology
15 CP102 Chemistry/Physics
Core (2*15 + 3*5) 45 5 IE130 Communications & Computing
5 ME1110 Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety
5 LW3114 Introduction to Law
15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours)
Optional (1*15) 15
15 MA161 Mathematical Studies
Total 60
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
1st Year Adviser / Programme Director:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. Email address
Dr Victoria Hogan Health Promotion, Room 331, 3465 victoria.hogan@nuigalway.ie
St. Anthony's
24 College of Science2.9 (GY310) Marine Science (1MR1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 BO101 Biology
Core (3*15) 45 15 CH120 Chemistry: Molecular Science
15 PH101 Physics
15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours)
15 CS102 Computer Science
Optional (1*15) 15
15 MA161 Mathematical Studies
15 MP180 Applied Mathematics
Total 60
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)
MA161: Mathematical Studies
MP180: Applied Mathematics
CS102: Computer Science
1st Year Advisers:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. Email address
Dr Robert Kennedy Room 118, Ryan Institute 3215 bob.kennedy@nuigalway.ie
Dr Martin White Room 204A, Earth and Ocean Sciences, 3214 martin.white@nuigalway.ie
Quadrangle
First Year Co-ordinator:
Dr Martin White, Room 204a, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle, Ext. 3214
National University of Ireland Galway 252.10 GY319: Mathematical Science (1BMS1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours)
15 MP180 Applied Mathematics
Core 30 + (3*5) 45 5 CS103 Computer Science
5 ST1111 Probability Models
5 ST1112 Statistical Methods
15 BO101 Biology
Optional (1*15) 15 15 CH130 Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
15 PH101 Physics
Total 60
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: BO101: Biology
CH130: Chemistry: The World of the Molecule
PH101: Physics
Students are also expected to attend the Mathematical Science Seminar Series. Information regarding the
schedule of events within the Mathematical Science Seminar Series will be provided via the 1BMS1 course
blackboard page.
1st Year Advisers:
First Name Surname Room No./Discipline/School Ext. Email address
Dr Kevin Jennings School of Mathematics, Statistics 5968 kevin.jennings@nuigalway.ie
and Applied Mathematics, Room
ADG-G008, Áras de Brún
Prof. Michael Tuite School of Mathematics, Statistics 3080 michael.tuite@nuigalway.ie
and Applied Mathematics, Room
ADB-G001, Áras de Brún Building
Contact Person:
Dr Kevin Jennings, Room ADB-G008, Áras de Brún, Ext. 5968.
26 College of Science2.11 (GY320) Physics (Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1)
Modules:
Type Choice Credits Module Description
15 PH101 Physics
(1*15 +1*10
Core 30 10 PH109 Physics Special Topics
+ 1*5)
5 CS103 Computer Science
15 MA180 Mathematics (Honours)
(1*15) 15
15 MA161 Mathematical Studies
Optional
15 BO101 Biology
(1*15) 15
15 MP180 Applied Mathematics
Total 60
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 Room No./Discipline/School Ext. Email address
Dr Ray Butler Room PHY152, Physics, 3788 ray.butler@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Miriam Byrne Room PHY236, Physics, 3394 miriam.byrne@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Niall Colgan Room PHY145, Physics, 4450 niall.colgan@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Jessamyn Fairfield Room PHY204, Physics, 2494 jessamyn.fairfield@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Mark Foley Room PHY114, Physics, 53834 mark.foley@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Gary Gillanders Room PHY146, Physics, 2529 gary.gillanders@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Dr Patricia Scully Room PHY153, Physics, 2717 patricia.scully@nuigalway.ie
Arts/Science Building
Contact Person:
Dr Gary Gillanders, Room PHY146, Physics, Arts/Science Building, Ext. 2529
First Lecture for PH109: Physics Special Topics:
Tuesday, 11th September, 2018, 12.00 noon, Room PHY220, Physics.
National University of Ireland Galway 2728 College of Science
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 Chemistry (CH101, CH120, CH130, CP102)....................................................................... 30
3.2 Computer Science (CS102, CS103)............................................................................................ 33
3.3 Mathematical Modules in First Science (MA161, MA180, MP180)................................ 33
Mathematics (MA161, MA180)................................................................................................... 34
Applied Mathematics (MP180).................................................................................................... 35
3.4 Biology (BO101)............................................................................................................................... 36
3.5 Physics (PH101)................................................................................................................................ 38
National University of Ireland Galway 293.1 Chemistry (CH101, CH120, CH130, CP102)
First Lecture and Lecture Timetable
Group 1: Monday, 10th September, 10.00 am, O’Flaherty Theatre, Concourse,
(CH101) Arts/Science Building for all Science and Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
students.
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: Monday, 10th, 10.00 am, Anderson Theatre, Concourse for students in
(CH130 and Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Mathematical Science, Earth and
CH120) Ocean Sciences and Marine Science.
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: Monday, 10th, 10.00 am, in Anderson Theatre, Concourse, Arts/ Science
(CP102) Building for students in Environmental Science (EV).
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, 10th, 10.00 am, ENG-G018, Engineering Building for students in
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
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
30 College of ScienceLaboratory Classes:
Registration: Venue: 1st Year Chemistry Laboratory, School of Chemistry (Conourse
Level), Arts/Science Building. Students attend one session.
Group 1 Thursday, 13th September, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Group 2 (CH130)
and Group 3 Friday, 14th September, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Lab Registration Fee: Approximately €30 for two semester practical course (includes manual, model
kit and safety glasses); €15 for one semester practical course (includes manual
and safety glasses).
Prerequisites For Lab: Safety glasses, White Laboratory Coat (Students Union Shop, near An
Bialann, Arts/Science Building).
First Lab Session: Groups 1, 2 (CH130 & CH120 1MR1) and 3: Week of Monday,
1st October.
Pre-Practical Talks: Mondays: Tyndall Theatre,
Microbiology, Arts/Science Building 2.00 pm
Tuesdays: D’Arcy Thompson Theatre,
Concourse, Arts Science Building 3.00 pm
Wednesdays: D’Arcy Thompson Theatre,
Concourse, Arts Science Building 2.00 pm
Thursdays: Tyndall Theatre,
Microbiology, Arts/Science Building 3.00 pm
Fridays: D’Arcy Thompson Theatre (Sem 1) /
Kirwan Theatre (Sem II),
Concourse, Arts Science Building 2.00 p.m
Group 2 (CH120 excluding 1MR1): lab sessions take place in Semester 2;
details about registration, etc., will be provided at the end of Semester 1.
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) in
Sem. 1 and in Darcy Thompson Theatre (Concourse, Arts Science Building)
in Sem. 2.
OR
National University of Ireland Galway 31Thursday, 2.00 pm in Darcy Thompson Theatre (Concourse, Arts Science
Building) in Sem. 1 and 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 (EV and EHS): Dr Patrick O’Leary, Tel: 091-492476.
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%). The Continuous Assessment component includes: mandatory
attendance at laboratory sessions and pre-practical talks, and submission of a written report
on the laboratory work each week (worth 30%), weekly online homework on topics dealt with
during lectures/tutorials and a formal written examination on the laboratory work at the end
of Semester II (worth 10%). To successfully pass the Chemistry examination, the mark in the
Continuous Assessment component must be at least 35% (corresponding to 14 out 40 of the
overall mark module) and the combined Module mark must be at least 40%.
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 35%) and
Semester II (worth 35%). Laboratory work is assessed each week (worth 20%) and by a final
examination (worth 10%). To successfully pass the Chemistry examination, the mark in the
Continuous Assessment component must be at least 35% (corresponding to 14 out 40 of the
overall mark module) and the combined Module mark must be at least 40%.
32 College of Science3.2 Computer Science (CS102, CS103)
First Lectures:
CS102: Tuesday, 11th September, 2017
2.00 – 3.00 pm, IT204, IT Building
Practicals: To be announced at first lecture.
For students in Science (1BS1), Biopharmaceutical Chemistry (1BPC1) and
Marine Science (1MR1).
CS103: Wednesday, 12th September, 2017
1.00 – 2.00pm, MRA201, The Ryan Institute Lecture Theatre
For students in Mathematical Science (1BMS1), Physics (Applied, Astrophysics,
Biomedical, Theoretical) (1BPT1) and Financial Mathematics and Economics
(1FM1)
Contact Person: Dr. Tobias Rossmann, Áras de Brún, School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied
Mathematics.
3.3 Mathematical Modules in First Science (MA161, MA180, MP180)
The three modules available and their module codes are:
Module Code
Mathematical Studies MA161
Mathematics (Honours) MA180
Applied Mathematics MP180
Students in Science (1BS1) must take at least one of the Mathematical Modules above
(see also listing on Page 13).
For the four year Honours degree offered separately by the Discipline of Mathematics, the normal
prerequisite is MA180. 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: C3 in Higher Level Mathematics or A2 in Ordinary
Level Mathematics in the Leaving Certificate.
National University of Ireland Galway 33MP180: 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)
First Lecture: Monday, 10th September, 1.00 pm
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 – IT250
Tuesday at 10.00 am – Anderson Theatre
Wednesday at 10.00 am – AM200 (Sem 1), Anderson Theatre (Sem 2)
Thursday at 10.00 am – AM200
Tutorials: To be announced at lectures.
Contact Persons:
Mathematical Studies: Prof. Dane Flannery, ADB-1011, Áras de Brún. Ext. 3587 and
Prof. Donal O’Regan, ADB-G006, Áras de Brún. Ext. 3091.
Mathematics (Hons): Prof. Graham Ellis, Room ADB-3002, Áras de Brún. Ext 3011
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.
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