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LC262 Environmental & Analytical Science - Higher Certificate

Environmental & Analytical Science - Higher Certificate in Science(Level 6)
Programme Code:
LC262
Course Level:
Level 6
Department:
Applied Science
CAO Points:
New Programme
Duration:
2 Years.
Campus:
Limerick (Moylish)
Description
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What is the programme about?
This environmental science programme is about understanding (a) the parameters which effect the environment and (b) identification and quantification of quality indicators. In the first year of the programme, students develop their interest in the fields of environmental science through practical and field trip activities. In the second year of the programme, students focus more on specific ecosystems, the use of equipment to identify pollution and the control of pollution incidents. This programme is over 50% based in Field & Laboratory Analysis (FLA) and students engage in a series of field trips specific to ecosystem monitoring.

Who is the programme suited to?
This programme is ideal for students who have an interest in the biological sciences and the environment. It is particularly suited to those students with a determined and inquisitive nature as to the fate and impact of bio-toxins on our ecosystems and wish to work out in the field coupled with laboratory analysis.

Top 3 Reasons
1. This programme introduces learners to environmental sampling and analytical techniques for the complete analysis of a ranges of samples namely air, water and soil from different ecosystems.

2. Learners learn the concepts of different ecosystem management and sustainability.

3. The learner from the skills obtained can obtain employment in the public section and private chemical and pharmaceutical sectors in order to ensure compliance with Environmental EU regulations.

Class Contact Hours
24 hours per week

Did You Know?
Candidates who obtain a pass grade in the Higher Certificate (Level 6) may apply to progress to the B.Sc. (Level 7) in Environmental and Analytical Science. There is also a follow-on B.Sc. (Honours) (Level 8) Degree in Environmental and Analytical Science. This ladder system approach provides the learner with the opportunity to obtain an Honours Degree in four years.

Year 1
Environmental Science, Biology, Introductory Physics Concepts, Chemistry and Mathematics & Computer Applications.

Year 2
Environmental Pollution & Control, Environmental Biosciences, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Instrumentation/Analytical Methods, Maths & Quality Control.

Entry Requirement
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5 Passes in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English/Irish.

FETAC Applicants and Mature Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry Requirements’ for further information.

Entry Procedure
Click Application Form button below for Direct Entry Application Form 2016/2017

Admissions
Please visit our Admissions page for further information on how to apply to this course.

Jobs Include
Environmental Pollution Analyst
Environmental Awareness Officer
Environmental Scientific Officer

Graduates Work For
Aughinish Alumina
Kostal Ireland
Analog Devices BV

Further Studies
Graduates of this two year Higher Certificate can progress on to the third year of the Level 7 degree in Environmental & Analytical Science. This programme will enable you to work at basic entry level graduate in the area of environmental analysis.

Course Contact
Contact: Dr. Josephine Treacy, Programme Leader Tel: 061 293124 Email: josephine.treacy@lit.ie Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC262

School/Faculty Contact
Telephone: +353 - 61- 293000 | Fax: +353 - 61- 293001 | e-mail: aset@lit.ie

Head of Department
Ms Michelle McKeon Bennett, B.Sc. M.Sc. MICI, MEASI

Head of School/Faculty
Ms. Maria Kyne, B.E., M.Eng. Science, H.Dip. Ed, C.Eng, FIEI
Paschal Meehan, B. Eng (Hons), EEP, FTC

Lecturer
Dr. Josephine Treacy

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