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Industrial Physics B.Sc. Joint degree CIT/UCC

Dr. Stephen Hegarty 1/12/16

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Department of Physical Sciences

Formed by union of previous departments of Chemistry and Physics

A research and teaching Department

Strong ties with local employers, constant revision of courses to maintain relevance

Balanced between full-time students and part-time students who work by day

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Research developments

6 new lecturer hires in past 3 years from research background

Based in Tyndall National Institute and CREATE building, Bishopstown campus

Final year project students introduced to research

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Industrial Control Systems

Instrument Engineering – CR360 (Level 8)Applied Physics and Instrumentation – CR001 (Level 7)

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Environmental monitoring

Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology– CR365 (Level 8)

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Destinations

Instrument Engineering – CR360 Applied Physics and Instrumentation – CR001 Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology – CR365

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Common Entry

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Industrial Physics CK409

Joint degree CIT/UCC First intake September 2017 Industrial physicists are problem solvers, devising and

employing novel and unconventional techniques as needed.- Biotech- Pharma- Medical devices- Optical imaging- Food and drink manufacturing

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RationaleUCC Physics graduates

• Analytically-oriented graduates • Academia, IT, Financial services, Consultancy

BUT

• Often after postgraduate training• Regional industry desires different skills for many roles

CIT Physics graduates• Industry ready graduates• Huge regional demand

BUT

• Employers desire more substantive background in fundamental physics

• “Ceiling” for current graduates

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RationaleUCC Physics graduates

• Analytically-oriented graduates • Academia, IT, Financial services, Consultancy

BUT

• Often after postgraduate training• Regional industry desires different skills for many roles

CIT Physics graduates• Industry ready graduates• Huge regional demand

BUT

• Employers desire more substantive background in fundamental physics

• “Ceiling” for current graduates

BSc Industrial Physics

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Structure

Synthesis of UCC and CIT programmes First two years predominantly in UCC:

Deliver core physics modules Gain excellent background of fundamental physics and problem solving skills

Final two years predominantly in CIT: Deliver instrumentation, control and automation modules Work placement Industry readiness

Quota of 20 students

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Modules example (2nd year)

Introduction to Quantum Physics (5 credits)Electrostatics and Magnetostatics (5 credits)Electromagnetism (5 credits)Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (5 credits)Introduction to Computational Physics (5 credits)Experimental Physics I (5 credits)Experimental Methods I (5 credits)Engineering Mechanics with Transform Methods (5 credits)Mathematics for Engineering (5 credits)

Introduction to Process Control (5 credits)Water Quality Instrumentation (potable and waste water) (5 credits)Industrial Automation and SCADA (5 credits)

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Modules example (3rd year)

Optics (5 credits)Experimental Physics II (5 credits)Experimental Methods II (5 credits)

Digital Systems and Interfacing (5 credits)Industrial Communications and Networks (5 credits)Process Control Systems (5 credits)Introduction to Quality Systems (5 credits)Programming for Measurement (5 credits)Air Quality and Gas Analysis Instrumentation (5 credits)Supervised work placement project (15 credits)

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Timetabling

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Timetabling

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Placement

15 credit work placementCurrently: Each year the Department of Physical Sciences arranges 40 student placements:

This does not satisfy demand!

Has proven to be a major maturing phase for the studentsPlacement regularly leads to employment upon graduation

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Dr. Stephen Hegarty1/12/16

Thank you