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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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In the Senior Sophister (fourth) year, you will be able to
specialise in areas of particular interest, and will carry out
an
original research project
in an area such as: hereditary
blindness, cell death, neural development, stem-cell biology,
human evolution and psychiatric genetics. Specialist lecture
courses include cancer genetics, genetics of vision, behavioural
genetics and human evolutionary genetics.
Why study Human genetics
at Trinity College?
We are housed in the Smurfit Institute of Genetics, with
state-of-the-art research facilities. The Institute has an
international reputation for world-class research, reflected
in an outstanding record of publication and funding and
sixth place in the world rankings of university genetics
departments. As such, it provides a superb environment
for undergraduate education and research training of
internationally recognised quality.
Assessment
You will be assessed by a combination of continuous
assessment and end-of-year examinations.
Study abroad
At the end of the Junior Sophister (third) year,
you may be able
to spend the summer months working in a human genetics
research laboratory
. This is often in the USA, with some
financial assistance provided.
Career opportunities
Many Human genetics graduates go on to study for a higher
degree or to a career in research, whether in a university,
research institute, or in industry. Opportunities exist in
biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, agricultural
organisations, medical or clinical diagnostic laboratories,
forensics, public health and epidemiology programmes, and in
teaching. Genetic counselling is a rapidly expanding field that
might also interest you. Other graduates have gone into careers
such as medicine, patent law or science journalism. Even if you
choose a career not directly related to the scientific subject, the
skills of critical thinking and problem solving provided by the
Human genetics degree will put you in high demand.
Further information
www.tcd.ie/Genetics
Tel: +353 1 896 1140
Mathematics
COURSE CODES:
PLACES 2011:
POINTS 2010:
DEGREE AWARDED:
TR031
30
465*
B.A.
TR001 (TSM)
25
525-570
TSM points:
See note on page 28
Special Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate
HB3
Mathematics
Advanced GCE (A-Level)
Grade B Mathematics
TR031: Mathematics is studied as a single honor course.
TR001 (TSM): Mathematics must be combined with one
other subject within the two-subject moderatorship (TSM)
programme. TSM is a joint honor programme. An honors
degree is awarded in both subjects.
For subjects that combine with mathematics see page 92.
Single honor and TSM students follow the same
mathematics modules. However, for TSM students the
workload is less intense than that of the single honor
programme, and TSM students must be more selective.
See also:
TR035: Theoretical physics, page 169
Course overview
The course aims to provide you with a firm foundation in all the
basic areas of mathematics and then allow you to specialise in
the areas that most suit your interests and talents. Mathematics
is an excellent choice for anyone hoping to meet the demand
for mathematics graduates in the job market which values
numeracy, ability in abstract reasoning and the skill to turn ideas
into methods. With an academic staff that brings expertise and
experience from many parts of the world, the course aims to be
world class, while also catering for those with talents in different
mathematical areas.
Is this the right course for you?
If you have a natural ability in mathematics and are genuinely
interested in applying mathematical solutions to problem solving,
then this course will suit you well. It is also a great start for a
career in actuarial work, finance or accounting, although these
will require further training. The course has been successful over
a long period in providing diverse career opportunities for many
students.
Course content
This four-year programme is designed to provide you with a
broad mathematical training that will, in turn, allow you to work in
any environment that requires strong numerical and logical skills.