. "Physics"@en . . "Astronomy"@en . . "English"@en . . "Foundations of physics"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Frontiers of physics"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Astronomy & space science"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Thermal physics and materials"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Quanta, particles and relativity"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Calculus in the mathematical and"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Physical sciences"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Linear algebra in the mathematical and physical sciences"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Applied mathematics: mechanics and methods"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Computation for scientists"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Electronics and devices"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Introductory quantum mechanics"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Fields, waves and light"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Exploring the solar system"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Methods for physicists"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Calculus of several variables"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Vector integral &"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Differential calculus"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Computational science"@en . . "no data" . "- Run Python code via interactive Jupyter notebooks\r\n- Use version control software\r\n- Write simple programs involving input/output, plotting, loops, conditionals and functions\r\n- Describe and implement different methods for interpolation.\r\n- Describe and implement elementary root-finding procedures.\r\n- Solve ODEs numerically using standard algorithms, analyse their accuracy and stability, and implement them numerically.\r\n- Describe elementary numerical integration integration schemes, analyse their accuracy, and implement them.\r\n- Describe elementary numerical algorithms for computing properties of matrices" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Classical mechanics & relativity"@en . . "no data" . "Students will acquire an understanding of the foundations of classical mechanics and special relativity as well as their applications and uses in other areas of physics. Students will be able to analyse, understand and describe model systems and physical experiments, and be able to apply this knowledge to solve quantitative problems." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Stellar astrophysics & astronomical techniques"@en . . "no data" . "Learning Outcomes:\r\nOn completion of this module students should be able to:\r\n(1) describe the techniques and results of observations of stars\r\n(2) derive/calculate information about stars' physical properties from the measurement data\r\n(3) apply the laws of physics to understand the properties and evolution of stars, and apply models to determine parameters such as central pressure, central temperature, lifetime etc.\r\n(4) describe the processes of stellar nucleosynthesis\r\n(5) describe the compact objects that form at the end of stars' lives, including White Dwarf stars, Neutron stars and Pulsars.\r\n(6) discuss the detection methods and techniques used by astronomical telescopes for operation in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, and perform basic calculations of telescope performance and sensitivity\r\n\r\nIndicative Module Content:\r\nRough outline of the course\r\n\r\n- Introduction: stellar properties (distances, magnitude, luminosities, etc); The HR diagram; ...\r\n\r\n- Stellar structure\r\n\r\n- Stellar evolution\r\n\r\n- Astronomical techniques: Earth atmosphere; Fundamental concepts; Telescopes" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Optics and lasers"@en . . "no data" . "You will acquire a fundamental and interconnected understanding of geometric and laser optics, Fourier methods and spectroscopy. By nature of being fundamental physics, this is broadly applicable across industries and science." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Quantum mechanics"@en . . "no data" . "The emphasis of this course is on analyzing the basic concepts underpinning Quantum Theory and building up the necessary skill set to tackle problems in Quantum Mechanics. On completion, students should have a good understanding of quantum phenomena and be able to be able to apply fundamental quantum mechanics to a range of problems on idealized systems." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Electromagnetism"@en . . "no data" . "Learning Outcomes:\r\nOn completion of this module the student should understand the physical significance of Maxwell's Equations. They should be able to manipulate and solve physical problems using these equations. They should be capable of deriving solutions to Maxwell's equations and interpreting these solutions physically. They should obtain insight into the fundamental physics that unifies the two forces of electricity and magnetism. They should appreciate the nature of light as an electromagnetic wave." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Condensed matter physics"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Physics with astronomy & space science lab"@en . . "no data" . "Specific learning outcomes include familiarisation with a wide range of experimental equipment and techniques used in research (with some emphasis on astrophysics and space science) and industry, development of programming skills applied to the interfacing of computers to scientific equipment and physical simulation, application of data analysis methods (including curve fitting and statistics) to experimental data, and the development of a capability to carry out a complete experimental project from the planning/setting-up stage to the production of a report/publication detailing the results. The practical laboratory also provides a natural environment for students to develop their transferable skills. These include time management, report writing, critical thinking, experimental planning, problem solving, oral presentation and co-operative work." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Galaxies & obs. cosmology"@en . . "no data" . "On completion of this module students should be able to describe:(1) The Milky Way Galaxy.(2) Galaxy evolution and the classification of galaxies.(3) The interstellar medium(4) Cosmological Models." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Astronomy field trip to tenerife"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Theoretical astrophysics"@en . . "no data" . "On successful completion of this module a student will (1) understand the principles of astrophysical radiative processes and gas dynamics, (2) understand how fundamental areas of physics combine in different astrophysical settings, (3) solve problems in radiative processes and gas dydnamics and (4) explain select astronomical observations using the tools of theoretical astrophysics." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "General relativity & cosmology"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Applied quantum mechanics"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Nuclear physics"@en . . "no data" . "Learning Outcomes:\nOn completion of this module the student should have acquired a basic knowledge of key topics in modern nuclear physics. The student should also be able to solve problems related to the various topics covered, having acquired a competence in the manipulation of appropriate mathematical tools. The module should provide the appropriate foundation for more advanced courses in nuclear physics at postgraduate level.\n\nIndicative Module Content:\nIntroduction and summary/review of elementary concepts. Natural and artificial radioactivity. Radioactive Decay. Radioactive equilibrium. Interaction of radiation with matter (heavy charged particles, electrons, gamma and X-rays, neutrons). Overview on modes of radioactive decay. Theory of alpha decay - Gamow theory of alpha decay. Beta decay and the electron neutrino. Fermi theory of beta decay. Parity and its non-conservation in the weak interaction. Gamma decay and internal conversion. Liquid drop model of the nucleus. Spontaneous and induced fission. Modern fission reactors. Neutron activation analysis. Nuclear reactions. Nuclear fusion, including properties and confinement of high temperature plasmas. Proto-type fusion reactor." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Computational biophysics"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "High energy particle physics"@en . . "no data" . "On completion of the module, students should have acquired a clearunderstanding of particle physics and the Standard Model describingnature at the most fundamental level. The student should be able tounderstand and work within this framework and its extensions, be ableto analyse particle properties and scattering reactions, and to deviseexperiments." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Medical physics"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Quantum field theory"@en . . "no data" . "no data" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Advanced statistical physics"@en . . "no data" . "Learning Outcomes:\r\nOn completion of this module students should:\r\n1. Have understood the meaning of the partition function and how to use it for calculation of thermodynamic properties of condensed matter systems;\r\n2. Have understood the concept of statistical ensemble;\r\n3. Be familiar with the concept of a phase transition and critical behaviour and be able to describe the signatures of a phase transition;\r\n4. Have understood the concept of fluctuations and describe their effect on thermodynamic quantities;\r\n5. Be able to describe the geometry and elasticity of a polymer chain;\r\n6. Be able to recognise the signatures of entropic forces and calculate their magnitude in molecular systems;\r\n7. Be able to do basic calculations using the lattice models in condensed matter;\r\n8. Be familiar with the ways of describing non-equilibrium processes in condensed matter and biophysics.\r\n\r\nIndicative Module Content:\r\n1. Phase transitions: Landau theory, critical fluctuations, scaling, renormalisation group method\r\n2. Lattice models: transfer matrix method, exact solution of the Ising model, mean field theory\r\n3. Polymers: statistics of an ideal chain, Gaussian chain, self-avoiding chain, worm-like chain\r\n4. Entropic forces at the nanoscale: depletion interactions, entropic springs, polymer chain elasticity\r\n5. Charged systems: Poisson-Boltzmann equation in planar, cylindrical and spherical geometry, charge binding, charge correlations, Wigner crystals, strong coupling theory\r\n6. Diffusion and Brownian motion: Langevin equation, Gaussian random walk, Levy flights.\r\n7. Non-equilibrium processes: Kramers problem, active particles" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Bachelor in Physics with Astronomy & Space Science"@en . . "https://www.myucd.ie/courses/science/physics-with-astronomy-space-science/" . "no data" . "Presential"@en . "no data"@en . . . "4"@en . "FALSE" . . "Bachelor"@en . "None" . "7574.00" . "no data"@en . "27720.00" . "None" . "The UCD Physics with Astronomy & Space Science is an Institute of Physics accredited degree which positions graduates to go into the rapidly growing space sector. There are opportunities for well qualified graduates to work with major space agencies, such as ESA and NASA, or with space companies. Graduates are also qualified to go into areas such as medical physics, meteorology, semiconductor technology, energy, ICT and finance.\r\n\r\nGraduates may apply for MSc programmes such as Space Science & Technology. They may also pursue research through PhD programmes in Ireland and abroad in many fields of physics."@en . "no data" . "FALSE" . "Upstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "UCD School of Physics"@en . .