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Welcome to UCD Science! Prof Joe Carthy and Associate Prof Evelyn Doyle [email protected] www.ucd.ie/science http://www.ucd.ie/science/study/orientation/
Welcome to UCD Science!
Prof Joe Carthy and Associate Prof Evelyn Doyle
[email protected] www.ucd.ie/science
http://www.ucd.ie/science/study/orientation/
Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology
Zoology
Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
Microbiology
Cell &
Molecular Biology
Physics Statistics
Environmental
Biology
Theoretical
Physics
Neuroscience
Mathematical
Science
Genetics
Geology
Applied &
Computational
Mathematics
Pharmacology
Mathematics
DN200 Science – a single point of entry for 27 degrees
Physiology
Chemistry Chemistry with
Biophysical
Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry
& Chemical Biology
Chemistry with Env
& Sustainable
Chemistry
Plant Biology
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Biology & Maths
Education
Chemistry& Maths
Education
Physics & Maths
Education
Applied Maths &
Maths Education
MP
G
CC
S
B
BB
Financial
Mathematics
UCD Science DN200 Biological,
Biomedical and Biomolecular Science BBB
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell & Molecular Biology
Environmental Biology
Genetics
Microbiology Neuroscience Pharmacology Physiology
Plant Biology Zoology Biology & Maths Education
Common Core 1st Year
Min. 2 Subjects of your choice in 2nd year
Study Abroad &
Field Trips
11 Subjects Zoology Graduate Lauren: “During my degree I went to Madagascar
and worked on a research project studying
endangered lemurs in their natural habitat.
I also spent time in South Africa where I
volunteered on a
lion park working
with rescued
lion cubs.”
UCD Science DN200
Chemistry and Chemical Science CCS
Chemistry Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry
Chemistry & Maths Education
Chemistry with Environmental &
Sustainable Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry &
Chemical Biology
Common Core First Year (Biology req.
Med Chem)
Min. 2 subjects of your choice in 2nd Year
Some internships at UCD and industry
5 Subjects Chemistry Graduate
Malachi: “During the Summer of
Third Year, I worked as an
intern, learning new
techniques in synthesising
catalysts to be used in the
production of hydrogen for
fuel cells.”
Malachi is now studying for a
PhD in UCD.
UCD Science DN200 Mathematical, Physical
and Geological Sciences (MPG)
Geology Applied & Computational Mathematics
Mathematics Statistics Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
Theoretical Physics
Mathematical Science
Physics
Physics & Maths Education
Applied Maths & Maths Education
First Year varies depending on subject choice
Subject choice
guaranteed from 2nd to 4th year
Field trips, internships
and study abroad
Theoretical Physics
Student James: “As part of my Ad Astra
bursary I applied to visit the
particle physics research
project at CERN in Geneva.
I spent two weeks there
during the summer after
first year and it was truly an
inspirational and
unforgettable experience.”
Financial Mathematics
From Orientation to Graduation basic principles
Stage 1 (first year) is divided into 12 modules. You must fulfill the requirements of at least two subjects (detail on next slides).
Stage 2. ALL subjects that you are qualified to take are available to you. Study two, three or more of these.
Stage 3 and beyond focus on one subject – your degree major. In recent years, over 98% of students got their first choice of degree major (and all who completed 60 credits). Only Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Physiology fill up.
23 of the degree majors are 3 or 4 year BSc (Hons) programmes. Science and Maths Education degrees are 5 years – BSc + MSc.
Choosing modules in Stage 1 (first year)
Take 12 modules. At least 10 must be from Science (Table 1 of the Stage 1 leaflet) + 2 electives (can also be in Science).
SCI10010 is compulsory. Lectures in first two weeks.
Small-group project with your academic tutor from week 3.
In Stage 1, each of the 27 degree subjects have
(i) Modules you may have to do – depending on Leaving Cert/FETAC/Mature/A-level/International etc. (Table 3) (CC)
(ii) Modules you must do in Stage 1 (C)
(iii) Modules you must do in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. (PC)
• These are shown in the columns of Table 2 of the Stage 1 Leaflet…
Table 1.
Stage 1
Science
Modules
Semester 1 Semester 2
Project Module (Core for all First Year Students in DN200
SCI10010 Scientific Enquiry
Biological, Biomolelcular & Biomedical Modules
BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology BIOL10110 Cell Biology & Genetics
BIOL10130 Biology in Action BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences
BIOL10140 Life on Earth
Chemistry Modules
CHEM00010 Introductory Chemistry CHEM10050 Organic Chemistry
CHEM10040 The Molecular World CHEM10100 Medicinal Chemistry
CHEM20080 Basis of Physical Chemistry CHEM20020 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry CHEM20120 Physical Chemistry (Level 2)
Geology Modules
GEOL10050 Earth & Humanity ¥ GEOL10020 Earth Science & Materials
GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences ¥ GEOL10050 Earth & Humanity ¥
GEOL10030 Field Geology (Level 1)
GEOL10040 Earth, Env & Society
GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences ¥
Mathematics Modules for Biological, Chemistry and Geological Sciences ǂ
MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics MATH10310 Calculus for Science
MATH10290 Linear Algebra for Science ±
Physics Modules
PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics PHYC10080 Frontiers of Physics
PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science PHYC10210 Quanta, Particles and Relativity
PHYC20080 Fields, Waves & Light PHYC20030 Thermal Physics
Applied & Computational Mathematics Modules
ACM10080 App Maths: Mechs & Methods ACM10060 Appl of Differential Equations
ACM10090 Climate Change: Causes & Consequences ACM10070 Math Modelling in the Sciences
Mathematics Modules for Mathematical & Physical Sciences
MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics MATH10350 Calculus for Mathematical & Physical Sciences
MATH10340 Linear Algebra for Mathematical & Physical Sciences ±
MATH10320 Mathematical Analysis
MATH10040 Numbers and Functions
Statistics Modules
STAT10010 Introduction to Statistics STAT10060 Statistical Modelling
STAT10050 Practical Statistics ¥ STAT10050 Practical Statistics ¥
STAT10140 Research Methods for Science
Education Module
EDUC10130 Teaching & Learning Maths
Table 1. Stage 1 Science Modules Semester 1 Semester 2
SCI10010 Scientific Enquiry
Biological, Biomolecular & Biomedical
BIOL0010 Fundamentals of Biology BIOL10110 Cell Biology & Genetics
BIOL10130 Biology in Action BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences
BIOL10140 Life on Earth
Chemistry
CHEM00010 Introductory Chemistry CHEM10050 Organic Chemistry
CHEM10040 The Molecular World CHEM10100 Medicinal Chemistry
CHEM20080Basis of Physical Chemistry CHEM20020 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry CHEM20120 Physical Chemistry (level 2)
Geology
GEOL10050 Earth & Humanity* GEOL10020 Earth Science & Materials
GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences* GEOL10050 Earth & Humanity*
GEOL10030 Field Geology (Level 1)
GEOL10040 Earth, Env & Society
GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences*
Maths for Biological, Chemistry & Geological Sciences
MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics MATH10340 Calculus for Science
MATH10290 Linear Algebra for Science
Table 1 cont…. Stage 1 Science Modules Semester 1 Semester 2
SCI10010 Scientific Enquiry
Physics
PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics PHYC10080 Frontiers of Physics
PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science PHYC20030 Thermal Physics
PHYC10210 Quanta, Particles and Relativity
PHYC20080 Fields, Waves & Light
Applied & Computational Mathematics
ACM10080 App. Maths: Mechs & Methods ACM10060 Appl of Differential Equations
ACM10090 Climate Change ACM10070 Math Modelling in the Sciences
Mathematics
MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics MATH10350 Calculus for Math & Phys Sciences
MATH10340 Linear Algebra for Math & Phys Sciences MATH10320 Mathematical analysis
MATH10040 Numbers and Functions
Mathematics Education
MATH10140 Introduction to Math Pedagogy
Statistics
STAT10010 Introduction to Statistics STAT10060 Statistical Modelling
STAT10050 Practical Statistics STAT10050 Practical Statistics
STAT10140 Research Methods for Science
Degrees Modules that may be required (Please see note on Conditional Core modules)
Compulsory Modules in First Year (Stage 1)
Programme Cores: compulsory modules that students may take in First or Second Year (Stage 1 or Stage 2)
BIOLOGICAL, BIOMEDICAL & BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES (BBB)
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology Environmental Biology Genetics Microbiology Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Physiology Plant Biology Zoology
BIOL00010 CHEM00010 MATH00010 PHYC10070 (only a conditional core for Neuroscience and Physiology)
SCI10010 BIOL10110 CHEM10050 MATH 10290*, MATH10310*
At least two of : BIOL10130 BIOL10140 BMOL10030
Mathematics, Biology & Education BIOL00010 CHEM00010 PHYC10070
SCI10010 BIOL10110 CHEM10050 MATH10290*, MATH10350 EDUC10130 STAT10060
BIOL10130 BIOL10140
CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL SCIENCES (CCS)
Chemistry, Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry, Chemistry with Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
CHEM00010 MATH00010 BIOL00010 (only a conditional core for Medicinal Chemistry)
SCI10010 CHEM10050 MATH10290*, MATH10310* BIOL10110 (only a core for Medicinal Chemistry)
CHEM 20020 CHEM 20080 CHEM 20100 CHEM 20120
Mathematics, Chemistry & Education
BIOL00010 CHEM00010 PHYC10070
SCI10010 CHEM10050 MATH10290*, MATH10350 EDUC10130 STAT10060
CHEM 20020 CHEM 20080 CHEM 20100 CHEM 20120
Table 2
CHEM20080
CHEM20080
At least two of:
BMOL10030
Degrees Modules that may be required (Please see note on Conditional Core modules)
Compulsory Modules in First Year (Stage 1)
Programme Cores: compulsory modules that students may take in First or Second Year (Stage 1 or Stage 2)
BIOLOGICAL, BIOMEDICAL & BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES (BBB)
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology Environmental Biology Genetics Microbiology Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Physiology Plant Biology Zoology
BIOL00010 CHEM00010 MATH00010 PHYC10070 (only a conditional core for Neuroscience and Physiology)
SCI10010 BIOL10110 CHEM10050 MATH 10290*, MATH10310*
At least two of : BIOL10130 BIOL10140 BMOL10030
Mathematics, Biology & Education BIOL00010 CHEM00010 PHYC10070
SCI10010 BIOL10110 CHEM10050 MATH10290*, MATH10350 EDUC10130 STAT10060
BIOL10130 BIOL10140
CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL SCIENCES (CCS)
Chemistry, Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry, Chemistry with Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
CHEM00010 MATH00010 BIOL00010 (only a conditional core for Medicinal Chemistry)
SCI10010 CHEM10050 MATH10290*, MATH10310* BIOL10110 (only a core for Medicinal Chemistry)
CHEM 20020 CHEM 20080 CHEM 20100 CHEM 20120
Mathematics, Chemistry & Education
BIOL00010 CHEM00010 PHYC10070
SCI10010 CHEM10050 MATH10290*, MATH10350 EDUC10130 STAT10060
CHEM 20020 CHEM 20080 CHEM 20100 CHEM 20120
Table 2 (contd.)
Allow students to use their elective credit to achieve a minor qualification in data science to complement their major subject
– 50 ECTS minor award - primarily through elective modules
– Available to a small number of science pathways this year
– Delivered by Schools of Computer Science and Mathematics & Statistics
– Desk outside
COMP10010 Introduction to Programming 1
COMP10020 Introduction to Programming 2
STAT10050 Practical Statistics
STAT10060 Statistical Modelling
Data Science
Data Science Team Project
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Minor in Data Science
Most modules will involve lectures, practicals and tutorials, with continuous assessment.
Consult lecturer / apply for extenuating circumstances if you miss any for valid, unforseen reasons. 2 week deadline.
Assessment completed by the end of the semester, including an end of semester exam in most cases. Exam period ends on Friday December 22nd.
Module grades and Grade Points : A+(4.2), A(4.0),…,D-(2.0) Grade Point Average (GPA) – average over your modules.
Progression : can only carry 2 fails into Stage 2
Degree grade is based 70% on final year, 30% on penultimate year.
Module assignments and exams
Attendance vs Marks
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
No of Tutorials attended
Fin
al
Ma
rk (
% )
Undergraduate Parents/Guardians Science Orientation Evening
• Why?
• When?
– Wednesday 18 October 2017 from 6-8 pm
• Where?
– UCD O’Brien Centre for Science, Belfield Campus, Dublin 4.
• How to register
– Complete Google Form http://www.ucd.ie/science/study/parentsevening/
Student Supports
Programme Office ([email protected], [email protected] - my email)
• General enquiries on academic, registration or other queries
• Email, quoting student number, to and from your UCD account
only.
Academic Staff
Available to discuss academic and other issues
Student advisor
[email protected], x2271
Mathematics Support Centre
Provides assistance to students having problems with
Mathematics
Peer Mentors
You have each been assigned a peer mentor who is a student in
Stage 2 or 3 of the programme
Come in and see us. We can help with:
Form Stamping Fee Advice
Certificates of Attendance Statements of Results/Transcripts
Assistance with Online
Registration (incl Registration
Made Easy Labs)
You are more than welcome to call and see us in the Tierney Building, to ring us at
716 1555 or to email us using the Student Desk Connector.
More information on our services, including how to access documents online, can be
found www.ucd.ie/students/studentdesk.
UCD Career Development Centre
Located in the James Joyce Library Building
Edel Caraway
#healthyucd
WHAT IS HEALTHY UCD?
WHAT DOES UCD HAVE TO OFFER FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS?
• Peer Mentors
• Support for Students with
Disabilities
• Student Advisers
• Student Health Service
• Healthy Eating Options on
Campus
• Opportunities to Get Fit or Keep
Fit
• Clubs and Societies
• Students Union
#healthyucd
• I haven’t studied Chemistry/Biology/Physics in school, how difficult will I find it?
• What is your subject like in third and fourth year?
• What are the careers like in your subject? What would I do after graduating?
• What is the weekly workload like?
• Do I need to get any equipment or a lab coat?
• Do you recommend any options or electives?
• What do I do if I’m sick and miss a class?
• Can I change my Semester 2 modules?
Next, go to the concourse!
Then, introduction to peer mentoring
• To find your mentor, check SISweb under programme services tab,
• Or see, alphabetical lists
– near the academic advisory area on the concourse near the ‘mirrored eye’
Find UCD Science on social media!
• Facebook - www.facebook.com/UCDScience
• Twitter - @UCDScience
• Instagram - @ucdscience
Be positive !
Start as you mean to go on
Get involved
First weeks of Semester 1 of Stage 1 are often the toughest
Get advice (we are here to help you!)
Good luck!
Orientation Week- Fresh Fest
How to get involved?
