| Slide1 : UCD Career Guidance Counsellors Seminar 2006
Welcome University College Dublin An Coláiste Ollscoile,
Baile Átha Cliath |
| Slide2 : Science at UCD Dr. Joe Carthy
BSc Co-ordinator University College Dublin An Coláiste Ollscoile,
Baile Átha Cliath |
| Science at UCD Largest and most diverse science programme in Ireland : Science at UCD Largest and most diverse science programme in Ireland Almost 1750 undergraduate students
Over 600 postgraduate students
170 academic staff
Over 100 technical and administrative staff |
| Science at UCD : Science at UCD Science Omnibus Entry - DN008
Denominated Entry
10 direct entry courses
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| Denominated Entry : Denominated Entry DN020 Actuarial & Financial Studies
DN030 Computer Science
DN0031 Theoretical Physics
DN0032 Mathematical Science
DN033 Physics with Astronomy and Space Science
DN034 Pharmacology
DN035 Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (previously titled Biochemistry and Chemical Biology)
DN036 Neuroscience
DN038 Climate and Earth System Science
New for 2007
DN039 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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| BSc Degree Disciplines : BSc Degree Disciplines Mathematical Sciences
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Computer Science
Mathematics, Mathematical Science
Mathematical Physics
Statistics
Physical Sciences
Physics, Theoretical Physics
Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
Climate & Earth System Science, Geology
Environmental Geochemistry, Geophysical Science
Biological & Chemical Sciences
Botany, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Environmental Biology
Genetics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Neuroscience
Microbiology, Plant Genetic Engineering, Zoology
In addition, it is possible to take joint degrees combining two disciplines.
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| UCD Science Schools : UCD Science Schools UCD School of Biological and Environmental Science
Botany, Zoology …..
UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science
Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Physiology
UCD School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
UCD School of Computer Science and Informatics
UCD School of Geological Sciences
UCD School of Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Statistics
UCD School of Physics |
| Modular System : Modular System Take a total of 12 modules each stage
6 modules per semester
Each degree has a set of CORE modules that you must take
For the BSc you MUST take 5 Science modules per semester
You may take 1 free elective per semester (may be from Science)
Your choice of modules determines the degree(s) that you may take
Strongly advised to select modules to allow you choose from at least 2 degrees after Stage 1
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| Mathematics : Mathematics Two strands of Mathematics are offered
Advanced Strand (Math 10040, 10050, 10060)
General Strand (Math 10070, 10080, 10090)
All degrees in Science require students to take a minimum of 2 Maths modules
Mathematics Support Centre is a free service to help with any Math’s problems students may have
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| Choosing Modules : Choosing Modules Science Modules
Firstly, focus on the degree(s) that are of interest
Then choose the CORE modules for those degrees
Finally choose electives
Seven First Year Subjects in Science
Subject Credit Block
Allows you choose all the modules for a subject in one step
Does not guarantee a place in some subjects
ALL Science students are allowed entry to the Science modules of their choice
No restriction on the number of places for Science students
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| Choosing Modules : Choosing Modules Special Science Electives
COMP 10080: Information and Communications Technology
COMP 10090: Introduction to Project Management
BIOL 10070: Biology for the Modern World
PHYC 10050: Astronomy and Space Science
STAT 10010: Concepts in Data Collection
Can take ANY Science module as an elective
Non-Science Electives
Huge choice !
Languages are very popular
Academic Mentors
Every student is allocated a staff mentor
Special Advisory Session before start of First Semester
Advise on module choice
Career opportunities
All student issues
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| BSc Degrees and Compulsory Modules : BSc Degrees and Compulsory Modules |
| Choosing Modules : Choosing Modules |
| Examples of Stage 1 Student Choices : Examples of Stage 1 Student Choices John is interested in Chemistry (but did not take it at LC) and Biology. He chooses:
CHEM 10010, 10050, 10060
BIOL 10020, 10050, 10060
MATH 10070, 10090
PHYC 10020
1 other Science Module
2 electives
John may take a degree in any of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Pharmacology ….
In Stage 2, John may still study any 3 of these subjects before specialising in Stage 3.
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| Example 2 : Example 2 Ann is interested in Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics and Computer Science and chooses:
PHYC 10060, 10070, 10080
MAPH 10010, 10020, 10030
MATH 10070, 10080, 10090
COMP 10010, 10020, 10040
Ann has chosen 2 Computer Science modules as her electives to broaden her choice of BSc degree
Ann may take a degree in any of Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics - she can continue with any 3 of these in Stage 2 and finally specialise in Stage 3
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| Assessment : Assessment In general:
Exams at end of each semester
6 at Christmas
6 in Summer
All modules will have some components of continuous assessment during the semester - up to 50%
Attend ALL practicals & Tutorials
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| Science Student Support : Science Student Support Three fulltime support staff for Science Students
2 Student Advisers
1 Chaplain
Science Programme Office Staff
BSc Coordinator
Academic Mentor
New for 2007: Peer Mentors
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| Questions : Questions |