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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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Senior Freshman (second year)
Students choose three subjects from the following to a total of 60 credits:
Biology; Mathematics; Chemistry; Geography; Physics; Geology
Students must be aware that their choice of Freshman (1st and 2nd year) subjects can affect their choice of specialisation
in the 3rd and 4th year (see pages 143-159 for further details)
Mathematics (20 credits)
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MA22S1: Multivariable calculus for
science (5 credits)
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MA22S2: Vector calculus for science
(5 credits)
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MA22S3: Fourier analysis for science
(5 credits)
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MA22S4: Mechanics (5 credits)
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MA22S6: Numerical data analysis
techniques (5 credits)
Biology (20 credits)
Students choose 5 credit modules
from the following:
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BY2201: Cell structure and function
(5 credits)
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BY2202: Vertebrate form and function
(5 credits)
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BY2203: Metabolism (5 credits)
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BY2204: Evolution (5 credits)
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BY2205: Microbiology (5 credits)
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BY2206: Ecosystem biology and
global change (5 credits
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BY2207: Behaviour (5 credits)
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BY2208: Genetics (5 credits)
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BY2209: Infection and immunity
(5 credits)
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BY2210: Plant an animal
bio-resources (5 credits)
Chemistry (20 credits)
CH2201 (10 credits)
This module will cover topics in:
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Molecular orbital theory
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Coordination chemistry
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Chemical thermodynamics
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Chemical kinetics
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Introduction to organic synthesis
CH2202 (10 credits)
This module will cover topics in:
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Main group chemistry
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Nuclear and medicinal inorganic
chemistry
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Theoretical and quantum chemistry
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Chemistry of aromatic compounds
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Introduction to organic synthesis
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Organic spectroscopy
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Molecular modelling
Geography (20 credits)
GG2021: Changing worlds (10 credits)
This module will cover topics in:
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Human geography
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Physical geography
GG2022: Collection and analysis
of geographical data (10 credits)
This module is divided into three
components and aims to:
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Introduce students to a variety of
methods in geographical study,
analysis and research
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Enable students to select
appropriate methods to study diverse
geographical issues
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Develop students’ geographical skills
of numeracy data management,
manipulation, analysis, display,
interpretation and explanation.
Geology (20 credits)
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GL2201: Mineralogy (5 credits)
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GL2202: Palaeontology and
stratigraphy: (5 credits)
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GL2203: Petrology (5 credits)
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GL2204: Structural geology, kitchen
physics and mapwork (5 credits)
Physics (20 credits)
PY2P10: Classical physics:
This module combines four elements
of classical physics:
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Current electricity
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Oscillations
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Physical optics: introduction
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Thermodynamics
PY2P20: Modern physics
This module combines four elements
of modern physics:
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Special relativity
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Quantum physics
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Nuclear physics
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Observing the Universe
Junior and Senior Sophister (third and fourth years)
Select one of:
Biochemistry, p. 143
Chemistry, p. 144
Environmental sciences, p. 146
Functional biology, p. 147
Genetics, p. 148
Geography, p. 149
Geology, p. 150
Immunology, p. 151
Microbiology, p. 152
Molecular medicine, p. 153
Neuroscience, p. 154
Physics, p. 155
Physics and astrophysics, p. 155
Physiology, p. 157
Plant sciences, p. 158
Zoology, p. 159
If you need more information on the TR071 Science course outline, please do not hesitate to contact the Science Course Office,
+353 1 896 1970 or
science@tcd.ie