Overview
Students enter Second Science Zoology 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 |
| ST2001 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 5 |
| ZY2000 | Vertebrate Diversity | 5 |
| ZY2005 | Invertebrate Diversity | 5 |
| ZY2006 | Vertebrate Diversity 2 | 5 |
| ZY2007 | Practical Invertebrate Skills | 5 |
| 10 |
| Introduction to Geoinformatics (5) | |
| The Evolving Earth (5) | |
| Calculus for Science Part 2 (5) | |
| Introduction to Plant Biotechnology (5) | |
| Ecological Plant Physiology (5) | |
| Plant Identification (5) | |
| |
| AE3013 | Practical Field Ecology | 10 |
| BL3001 | Zoology and Ecology Literature Review | 5 |
| BL3003 | Conservation Biology | 5 |
| BL3004 | Key Research Skills in Biology | 5 |
| GS3007 | Evolution 1—Plant and Animal Evolutionary Origins | 5 |
| ST3001 | Biostatistics I | 5 |
| ZY3015 | Advanced Vertebrate Biology | 5 |
| ZY3019 | Adaptations to Extreme Environments | 5 |
| ZY3020 | Animal Behaviour | 5 |
| ZY3023 | Advanced Invertebrate Zoology | 5 |
| |
| 5 |
| Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Biomonitoring (5) | |
| Evolution 2—Diversity and Extinction (5) | |
| Palaeontology (5) | |
| |
| AE4012 | Landscape Conservation and Management | 10 |
| or ZY4020 | Temperate Marine Biology |
| BL4001 | Research Project | 15 |
| ZY4016 | Biology of Marine Mammals | 5 |
| ZY4021 | Evolutionary Ecology | 5 |
| ZY4022 | Pathogen biology, ecology and control | 5 |
| ZY4023 | Global Topics in Marine Biology | 5 |
| 15 |
| Advanced Ecology and Biogeography (5) | |
| Field Ornithology (5) | |
| Biological Work Placement (5) | |
| Sustainable Food Production (5) | |
| Environmental Impact Assessments (5) | |
| Advanced Palaeobiology (5) | |
| Sustainable Plant Pest and Disease Management (5) | |
| Biostatistics II (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 Zoology (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrate and vertebrate biology, systematics and taxonomy;
- Assemble information on zoological issues and critically appraise it for scientific credibility and relevance;
- Communicate in oral and written reports about zoological 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.
