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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
MH204
Title:
Physics and Astrophysics
College:
NUI Maynooth
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects (stars, planets, comets, asteroids) and phenomena (cosmic radiation, dark energy).

This course provides a solid grounding in physics and astrophysics, as well as planetary science, astronomy, astronomical instrumentation and techniques, and cosmology.



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Students are equipped for employment in high technology industries. As well as the possibility of working in research physics and astrophysics, aerospace engineering, micro-electronics, telecommunication engineering, teaching and lecturing.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 440
History:
2011 - 410
2010 - 405
2009 - 410
2008 - 410
2007 - 390
2006 - 400
2005 - 390
2004 - 410
2003 - 405
2002 - 430
2001 - 460
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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

CASLT
5M3807


Module Requirements:

Five Distinctions which must include:

  • C20139 or 5N1833 or C20174 or C20175 (or OC3/HD3 in LCE Maths)


Notes
A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO from 2013.
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