UG Prospectus Supplement 2021

General Information The BSc in Physics withDataAnalytics is run by theDCUSchool of Physical Sciences in collaborationwith partners across DCUand industry. Here in the School of Physical Sciences inDCUwe are always looking for more ways to push the boundaries of learning. In this groundbreaking degree, you will combine the skills and knowledge of a Physics degreewith the advanced data analytics tools you need to solve real-world problems in newand exciting ways. Why Is It Exciting? Physics is themost fundamental science. It explains themysteries of the universe and has fuelledmany of the scientific and technological developments that we take for granted. Physicists have pioneered modern technologies as diverse as the internet, digital cameras andMRI scanners. Today physicists continue to generate new knowledge about our world and lead innovation in yet-to- be exploited realms such as quantum information and communications technology, nano-systems design, ultrafast molecular switching and terahertzmedical imagingwhile also spearheading research on sustainable energy production and other global challenges. Our technology-infused world generatesmassive amounts of data and physicists are among those working to interpret that data and revolutionise how technologies are harnessed. Themethods to process data are not only used in physics but applied across disciplines and sectors, including the semiconductor industry, pharmaceutical industry, finance, and software development giving you an exciting range of options. To study Physics withDataAnalytics, youmust join our Physics General Entry DC175 and choose this option at the end of Year 1. WhatWill I Study? Youwill begin studying a variety of physics topics in Years 1 and 2. This degree combines lectures, tutorials and stimulating laboratory work and projects with fundamental physics concepts and exciting, real-life technological skills and applications. The basic foundations of physics, maths, and programmingwill be laid in Years 1 and 2, while in Years 3 and 4, more specialist topics onmachine learning, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are introduced. Entry viaDC175 Physics General Entry BSc in Physics withDataAnalytics 28 NEW SPECIALISM