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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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Junior & Senior Freshman
(1st & 2nd years)
Junior Sophister
(3rd year)
Senior Sophister
(4th year)
A total of 60 ECTS credits is to
be taken in each year.
40 credits maths,
20 credits physics
30 credits maths,,
30 credits physics
25-35 credits maths, 25-
35 credits physics (total 60
credits)
Maths
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Algebra
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Analysis
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Mechanics
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Equations of mathematical
physics
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Classical field theory
and electrodynamics
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Quantum mechanics
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Statistical physics
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Quantum field theory
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Differential geometry
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General relativity
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Partial differential
equations
Other mathematical modules
and a project option are
available each year
Physics
The teaching of physics is
divided into two modules
(each of 10 credits) in each
of the Freshman years and
5 credit lecture and 10 credit
practical/project modules in
the Sophister years
Topics in both classical and
modern physics are taken:
The physics of motion,
Thermal physics, Oscillations
and waves, Optics, Materials,
Quantum physics, Nuclear
physics, Electromagnetic
interactions, Special relativity,
Chaos and complexity,
Astrophysics.
There are laboratory classes
and group study projects
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Atomic and nuclear
physics
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Condensed matter
physics I
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Condensed matter
physics II
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Astrophysics I or
Computer simulation I
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There is also a laboratory
class, and workshops to
develop communication
skills
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Condensed matter theory
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Electron and photon
physics
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High energy physics
Optional courses are in:
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Nanoscience
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Advanced topics
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Interstellar medium and
cosmology
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Computer simulation
In addition you will complete a
computational physics project.
There are also tutorials to
develop your physics problem
solving ability
Assessment
Continuous assessment and end-of-year examinations make up
the assessment process.
Career opportunities
Many of our graduates proceed to PhD degrees in leading
institutions throughout the world (such as Cambridge University,
Harvard, and Imperial College London) in mathematics and
experimental physics as well as theoretical physics. Alternatively,
an infinite world of possibilities beckons. The broad scientific
background and skills that the course develops are in great
demand by employers in diverse areas including patent law,
journalism, weather forecasting, telecommunications, medical
physics, information technology, scientific computing and
teaching.
Did you know?
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Trinity College Dublin is ranked in the world’s top 50
universities for Mathematics and for Physics/Astronomy
(2011 QS rankings).
Further information
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Tel: +353 1 896 1949 / 2019
