Moderatorship in Theoretical Physics:
Regulations and Course Information
Modules and Assessment
Modules provided by the School of Mathematics for Theoretical Physics students:
Modules provided by the School of Physics for Theoretical Physics students:
Theoretical Examination Requirements (Freshman years)
To gain a pass in the examinations of the Freshman years, students must pass in both mathematics and physics. The overall result for the year will be a weighted average of the grades in mathematics and physics, in which mathematics has twice the weighting of physics. Students are assessed on their work both through continuous assessment and also by their performance at the annual examination held at the end of the year. `
To gain a pass in mathematics in the examinations of the Freshman years, students must attain a mark of at least 35 per cent in each mathematics module, and must also attain an overall mathematics mark of at least 40 per cent. Junior and Senior Freshman students who have failed in mathematics at the annual examination must take a supplemental examination in mathematics, sitting papers set on each of the mathematics modules in which they have failed. Students must repeat any Mathematics module in which their mark is less than 35% and may choose to repeat any module in which their mark is less than 40% to increase their average.
To gain a pass in physics in the examinations of the Freshman years, students must attain a mark of at least 35 per cent in each physics module, and must also attain an overall physics mark of at least 40 per cent. Junior and Senior Freshman students who have failed in physics at the annual examination must take a supplemental examination in physics, sitting papers set on each of the physics modules in which they have failed.
Supplemental examinations are held at the beginning of Michaelmas term (August/September).
(These are the rules in the academic year 2011-12.)
Theoretical Examination Requirements (Sophister years)
Students are assessed on their work both through continuous assessment and also by their performance at the annual examination held at the end of the year.
To qualify to proceed to moderatorship, Junior Sophister students sitting the examination for the first time must pass in mathematics and obtain at least 45 per cent in physics. Students repeating the Junior Sophister examinations must pass in mathematics and obtain at least a II.2 grade in physics to qualify to proceed to moderatorship. The overall result for the Junior Sophister year will be determined by the average of the marks for mathematics and physics. Junior Sophister students whose annual examination results average 40 per cent or more may be permitted to graduate with an ordinary degree in theoretical physics or may apply to repeat their year as provided under general College regulations. Students are not allowed to repeat a year if they have obtained an overall mark of 34% or lower for the year.
There are no supplemental examinations in the Sophister years.
The mark for the moderatorship is divided equally between mathematics and physics. The mathematics examinations of the two Sophister years count equally towards the overall mark for moderatorship. The Junior Sophister physics examination counts for 10 per cent of the overall mark for moderatorship. Students who fail to reach moderatorship standard in their Senior Sophister year will be awarded an ordinary B.A. degree in theoretical physics.
(These are the rules in the academic year 2011-12.)
Transfer of Course
Sophister students in Theoretical Physics may apply through their tutor to transfer to the hnor course in Physics, not later than the beginning of the Senior Sophister year.
Students may apply through their tutor to transfer from Theoretical Physics to Mathematics not later than the end of the Junior Sophister year.
Each request to transfer is considered by the heads of school concerned, who then make recommendations to the Senior Lecturer. All transfers are subject to general College regulations as given in The University of Dublin Calendar.
Sources of Information
All courses within Trinity College are administered in accordance with the regulations set out in the The University of Dublin Calendar, published annually. The section of the Calendar setting out the general regulations of the College is also published separately in the booklet General Regulations and Information and Board Statement on Safety which is distributed to all students on admission to College.
Important information.
- Please refer to the College statement on the meaning of plagiarism.
- Details about the procedures for examinations from the perspective of students are available on the College web site.
- In particlar there is a summary. For students with special requirements resulting from diabilities, there are special arrangements that can be made.
- Information on annual and supplemental examination times is published on the web a number of weeks before the examination period.
- Dates of terms and other College dates - see the The University of Dublin Calendar.
- There are several useful links on the TCD Local page (under "For students"), including the Student Information System (which allows students to check details pertinent to their own modules).
Please note that The University of Dublin Calendar should be consulted for definitive information about the rules, regulations, and activities of the University.
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Capital Investment Operational Programme 2007-2013.