Overview
Students enter Second Science Ecology and Environmental Biology through the First Science Area of Study: Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (CK404) provided they have passed First Science.
The Fourth Science Research Project must be passed for the award of a BSc (Hons) Degree.
Elective Modules
The selection of elective modules in Third and Fourth Years may depend on the student having the necessary prerequisites. Elective modules must, therefore, be chosen in consultation with the appropriate Head of Discipline. In exceptional cases, the Academic Board of the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences and the College will be prepared to consider applications for alternative elective modules in Third Year. Modules that have been taken and passed in one year of study may not be re-taken in a subsequent year.
BSc Ordinary Degree - NFQ Level 7, Major Award
Students who pass Third Year may choose not to proceed to Fourth Year and may opt instead to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| BL1002 | Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution | 5 |
| BL1004 | Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals | 5 |
| BL1006 | Habitats and Ecosystems | 5 |
| BL1009 | Grand Challenges in Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences | 5 |
| CM1003 | Introductory Chemistry for Environmental Scientists | 10 |
| EV1002 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 5 |
| GG1010 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 5 |
| GS1001 | Introduction to Geology | 5 |
| GS1004 | Geological Evolution of Ireland | 5 |
| MA1001 | Calculus for Science Part 1 | 5 |
| PY1009 | Physics for the Environmental Sciences I | 5 |
| |
| AE2001 | Fundamentals of Ecology | 5 |
| AE2007 | Ecological Fieldwork and Analysis | 10 |
| BL2001 | Plant and Animal Genetics | 5 |
| BL2002 | Understanding and Reviewing Scientific Literature | 5 |
| PS2002 | Ecological Plant Physiology | 5 |
| PS2003 | Plant Identification | 5 |
| ST2001 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 5 |
| ZY2000 | Vertebrate Diversity | 5 |
| ZY2005 | Invertebrate Diversity | 5 |
| ZY2007 | Practical Invertebrate Skills | 5 |
| 5 |
| The Environment and Human Health (5) | |
| Introduction to Geoinformatics (5) | |
| Vertebrate Diversity 2 (5) | |
| |
| AE3013 | Practical Field Ecology | 10 |
| AE3021 | Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Biomonitoring | 5 |
| BL3001 | Zoology and Ecology Literature Review | 5 |
| BL3003 | Conservation Biology | 5 |
| BL3004 | Key Research Skills in Biology | 5 |
| EV3017 | Freshwater Science | 5 |
| GS3007 | Evolution 1—Plant and Animal Evolutionary Origins | 5 |
| ST3001 | Biostatistics I | 5 |
| ZY3023 | Advanced Invertebrate Zoology | 5 |
| 10 |
| Evolution 2—Diversity and Extinction (5) | |
| Global Environmental Issues (5) | |
| Plants and Hostile Environments (5) | |
| Plant Science Practical Skills (5) | |
| Advanced Vertebrate Biology (5) | |
| Adaptations to Extreme Environments (5) | |
| Animal Behaviour (5) | |
| |
| AE4012 | Landscape Conservation and Management | 10 |
| or ZY4020 | Temperate Marine Biology |
| AE4016 | Advanced Ecology and Biogeography | 5 |
| BL4001 | Research Project | 15 |
| EV4012 | Environmental Impact Assessments | 5 |
| 25 |
| Field Ornithology (5) | |
| Biological Work Placement (5) | |
| Sustainable Food Production (5) | |
| Advanced Geographical Information Systems (5) | |
| Sustainable Plant Pest and Disease Management (5) | |
| Crop Physiology and Climate Change (5) | |
| Biostatistics II (5) | |
| Evolutionary Ecology (5) | |
| Pathogen biology, ecology and control (5) | |
| Total Credits | 240 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc in Ecology and Environmental Biology (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of habitats and communities from aquatic and terrestrial systems;
- Assemble information on ecological issues and critically appraise it for scientific credibility and relevance;
- Communicate in oral and written reports about ecological issues with technical and non-technical audiences;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of human activities on ecosystems and evaluate approaches to minimize or prevent negative impacts;
- Demonstrate an ability to undertake an independent research project. Design experiments, collect data, select and execute appropriate analyses and interpret and present results in appropriate formats;
- Analyze the appropriateness of different laboratory and field experimental protocols.
