Denominated Degree in Physics and Astronomy at NUI, Galway
|
First Year |
Physics
EP101Experimental Physics
Physics Laboratory |
Mathematics
MA100 (pass)
or
MA180 (hons) |
Maths Physics
AM101 (pass)
or
MP102 (hons) |
Astronomy
AT101 Foundations of Astronomy
ES101 Solar System Geology
CT103 Programming in C
Astronomy Laboratory
Computer Laboratory |
|
Second Year
|
| Students could transfer to ExperimentalPhysics or Applied Physics Electronics & Computing |
Physics
Experimental Physics
EP211-214
Physics Laboratory |
Maths Physics
MP200 (pass)
or
MP280 (hons) |
Astronomy
AT201 Observational Astronomy
Astronomy & The History of Ideas -
a Paradigmatic Approach
AT202 Astrophysical Concepts
CT326 Advanced Programming
CT227 Database Systems
Astronomy Laboratory
Computer Laboratory |
|
ThirdYear
|
Suitably qualified students could transfer to
Experimental Physics / Applied Physics, Electronics & Computing / Applied Mathematics & Physics |
|
Six Core Physics Units
|
Four Units
Required for Physics and Astronomy |
Electromagnetism & Optics
EP301 |
Electronics and Devices
EP302 |
Quantum Physics
EP3325 |
Stellar Physics
AT301 |
MP311
Methods of
Mathematical Physics
& Computing
or other appropriate
MP module |
Signal Analysis
EP320 |
Instrumentation - Electronic & Optical
EP339 |
Solid State Electronics
EP326 |
Computational Astronomy
AT302 |
|
Fourth Year |
Students could transfer to
Experimental Physics / Applied Physics, Electronics & Computing |
Computational Physics
CS411 |
Quantum Mechanics
EP405 |
Classical & Statistical Thermodynamics
EP4xx
| Labs & Project |
High Energy Astrophysics
AT401 |
Electromagnetism & Special Relativity
EP433 |
Cosmology & General Relativity
MP4xx |
Interstellar & Plasma Physics
AT402 |
NUI,Galway is not bound by any errors of statements or omission in this document. All courses are subject to availability.