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Programme Academic Structure for 2012 - 2013, BSc Science Education

This information is provisional and subject to change.

Explanation of Terms/Frequently Asked Questions

Year 1 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
BE101	Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry	5	Semester 1	80	20
BE102	Introduction to Microbiology and Genetics	5	Semester 2	80	20
CS101	Introductory Chemistry 1	5	Semester 1	80	20
CS102	Introductory Chemistry 2	5	Semester 2	80	20
CS151	Chemistry Laboratory	5	Year long	0	100
ES114A	Microteaching and Teaching Preparation	5	Semester 2	0	100
ES123	Introduction to Teaching	5	Semester 1	0	100
MS126	Calculus	10	Year long	70	30
PS153	Physics Laboratory for General Science	5	Year long	0	100

Year 1 Optional Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
PS122	Physics For General Science I	5	Semester 1	80	20
PS123	Physics For General Science II	5	Semester 2	80	20
PS128	Physics 1	10	Year long	70	30

Year 2 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
BE152	Introduction to Experimental Biology	5	Semester 2	0	100
CS205	Inorganic Chemistry	5	Semester 2	100	0
CS257	Chemistry Lab & Spectros Workshop	7.5	Year long	0	100
ES215	Irish Education:History,Structure&Development	5	Semester 2	100	0
ES216	Microteaching and School Placement	5	Semester 1	0	100
MS108A	The Mathematical Experience	5	Semester 1	50	50
MS200	Linear Algebra	5	Semester 2	80	20
MS219	Teaching & Assessin Jnr Cycle Maths & Science	5	Semester 1	75	25
MS223	Mathematics for Scientists II	5	Semester 2	70	30
PS105	Thermal & Physical Properties of Matter	5	Semester 2	70	30
PS255	Physics Laboratory II (Science Education)	7.5	Year long	0	100

Year 3 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
CS310	Teaching & Assessing Senior Cycle Ch, Ph & Mt	5	Semester 1	50	50
ES303	Curriculum Development and Evaluation	5	Semester 2	0	100
ES304	Access, Disadvantage, Equality in Education	5	Semester 2	0	100
ES305	School Placement and Preparation	20	Semester 2	0	100
ES330	Adv. Teaching Strat.: Technologies & Practice	5	Semester 1	0	100

Year 3 Optional Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
CS204	Organic Chemistry	5	Semester 1	100	0
CS345	Chemistry Topics & Laboratory	5	Semester 1	50	50
MS225	Introduction to Differential Equations	5	Semester 1	80	20
MS302	Geometry for Teachers	5	Semester 1	70	30
PS201	Quantum Physics I	5	Semester 1	100	0
PS217	Vibrations and Waves	5	Semester 1	70	30

Year 4 Core Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
ES401	Developmental Psychology	5	Semester 1	0	100
ES402	Philosophical Perspectives on Education	5	Semester 2	0	100
PS421	History and Issues in Contemporary Science	5	Semester 2	0	100

Year 4 Optional Modules:

Code	Title	Credit	Semester	Exam %	CA %
CS206	Bio-organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry	5	Semester 2	100	0
CS215	Chemical and Environmental Waste Cycles	5	Semester 2	80	20
CS301	Org and Polymer Chemistry	5	Semester 1	100	0
CS303	Analytical Spectroscopy	5	Semester 1	100	0
CS457	Chemistry Education Project	5	Semester 2	0	100
CS458	Analytical Techniques for Science Education	5	Semester 1	0	100
MS211	Introduction to Differential Equations	5	Semester 2	75	25
MS221	Calculus of Several Variables	5	Semester 1	80	20
MS321	Introduction to Abstract Algebra	5	Semester 1	75	25
MS339	Mechanics	7.5	Semester 1	75	25
MS341	Algebra	7.5	Semester 1	75	25
MS451	Mathematics Education Project	5	Semester 2	0	100
PS202	Electromagnetism	5	Semester 2	60	40
PS204	Solid State Physics I	5	Semester 2	80	20
PS207	Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics	5	Semester 1	80	20
PS305	Semiconductor Physics I	5	Semester 1	75	25
PS322	Electronics for Science Teachers	5	Semester 1	0	100
PS457	Physics Education Project	5	Semester 2	0	100
UM405	Uaneen Non-Contributing Module	5	Year long	0	100