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Faculty of Science & Engineering :
Theoretical Physics & Mathematics
MH206 - BSc (Level 8 Honours)
Entrance requirements |
2HC3 + 4OD3, English, Irish, HB1 in Mathematics, OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) |
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Duration |
3 years |
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Points 2009 |
485 |
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FETAC link |
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Course Outline |
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Theoretical Physics
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Mathematics
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First Year
- Mechanics and Special Relativity - Mathematical Methods - Lagrangian Mechanics - Mechanics and Quantum Physics - Three Dimensional Geometry |
- Integration - Finite Mathematics - Vectors, Matrices and Geometry - Analysis - Multivariate Calculus - Linear Algebra |
Second Year
- Fluid Mechanics - Special Relativity - Classical Mechanics - Quantum Mechanics - Mathematical Methods - Computational Physics |
- Real Analysis - Complex Analysis - Rings and Fields - Group Theory |
Third Year
Sample list of options: - Thermodynamics - Quantum Mechanics - Astrophysics and Cosmology - Solid State Physics - Computational Physics - Electricity and Magnetism - Particle Physics - Quantum Information Science - Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics |
- Topology - Measure and Integral - Complex Analysis - Number Theory - Differential Geometry - Linear Analysis - Probability - Statistical Inference - Linear Models - Introduction to Programming - Codaigh agus Córais Dhinimiciúla Réadacha |
Mathematical Physics, or Theoretical Physics, is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of study. Theoretical Physicists study the entire Physical world from the microscopic astrophysical world. The scope of its subject area ranges over such topics (to name but a few) as, semiconductors, lasers, fractals, chaos, black holes, the Big Bang, the fundamental forces of nature, neural networks and the simulation of physical and biological systems.
Mathematics is one of the purest forms of thought, but its relevance to our everyday lives is fundamental. While its origins date back to ancient Greece, Mathematics continues to underpin key areas of human endeavour and industry, from engineering to construction to economics to software development to space travel.
As a student of Theoretical Physics and Mathematics, you will learn how to analyse and explain complex issues, to identify problems and work out solutions, and to enter into the unknown with an open mind. Theoretical Physics and Mathematics are fundamental to all the other science subjects and to engineering.
Course Structure
Theoretical Physics and Mathematics is taken as a Double Honours Bachelor of Science degree.
In First, Second, and Third Year, students take Theoretical Physics and Mathematics modules.
Career Options
Mathematicians and theoretical physicists are in high demand in the jobs market, thanks to their skills in numeracy and analytical and abstract thinking. Graduates can consider a wide range of careers, including research in a university, research institute, or industrial setting; public sector agencies, the scientific civil service; banking and stock market analysis; business and actuarial work; and all sectors of the computer industry.
Postgraduate Options
- MSc in Mathematical Science/Mathematics/Mathematical Physics
- PhD in Mathematical Physics/Mathematics
Department of Mathematical Physics |
Tel: 01 708 3774 Fax: 01 708 3967 Email: dmh@thphys.nuim.ie www.thphys.nuim.ie |
Department of Mathematics |
Telephone: 01 708 3914 Fax: 01 708 3913 Email: admin@maths.nuim.ie www.maths.nuim.ie |