The aim of this unit is to cover in an integrated way the field of natural sciences, i.e. the basic areas from the sciences of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, highlighting the unity of these sciences and their important interdisciplinary areas. The programme also aims to develop an understanding of principles, concepts, theories and major applications, as well as the ability to solve problems.
ECTS Credits of the Programme of Studies: 240
Classification according to the Unesco ISCED-2011 code:
based on the field of education: 44 Natural Sciences
based on the level of study: 6
Classification according to the Unesco ISCED-2013 code:
based on the field of education: 0538 Natural Sciences
Minimum duration of studies: 4 academic years
Language of Instruction: The programme is offered in Greek.
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Upon successful completion of this programme the student will be able to:
understand and describe the necessity and role of the basic scientific directions of the natural sciences in the unified scientific understanding of our world,
describe the basic principles, concepts, scientific theories and laws of physics, chemistry and biology, and their development up to modern times,
understand the basic mathematical concepts and use the theorems of analysis and algebra of infinitesimal and vector calculus to solve problems in the natural sciences and describe the behaviour of physical and biological systems and phenomena in mathematical terms and equations,
apply analytical and approximate techniques and methods to produce solutions of differential equations describing physical phenomena and biological and chemical processes,
apply the fundamental laws of physics to solve problems in mechanics, electromagnetism, wave mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and atomic physics,
applies the laws of chemistry to solve problems in General and Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry,
describe the principles and mechanisms of biochemistry and molecular biology, cellular function, genetics, physiology and evolution of living organisms,
use the Experimental Procedure and Methodology for the collection, processing and analysis of experimental data and laboratory measurements.
Graduates of High Schools or holders of corresponding or similar secondary education degrees earned either abroad or in Greece.
Knowledge of a foreign language as well as familiarity with the use of computers, e-mail, and the Internet will significantly facilitate participation in the program.
The Physics, Chemistry and Biology Laboratory Courses, lasting two laboratory cycles each, are mandatory and are held exclusively in Patras.
The Laboratory Thematic Unit Introduction to Mathematical Modeling and Applications in Natural Sciences, lasting one laboratory cycle, is elective and held remotely.
Guidelines on Module selection
The modules of the first three academic years are compulsory.
In order to enroll in the module FYE24, students must have successfully completed the module FYE14.
In order to enroll in the module FYE22, students must have successfully completed the module FYE12.
In order to enroll in the module FYE20, students must have successfully completed the module FYE10.
In order to enroll in the module FYE34, students must have successfully completed the module FYE24.
In order to enroll in the module FYE40, students must have successfully completed the module FYE34.
In order to enroll in the module FYE43, students must have successfully completed the module FYE31.
In order to practice in the laboratory circles, students must meet the following requirements:
Physics Laboratory Course
Laboratory cycle I: students must be enrolled and should be attending the module FYE24, Physics I, during the current academic year, or if students have successfully completed their studies or have earned the right to take exams in the specific module in the previous academic year.
Laboratory cycle II: (1) students must be enrolled and should be attending the module FYE40, Quantum Physics, during the current academic year, or if students have successfully completed their studies or have earned the right to take exams in the specific module in the previous academic year and (2) have successfully completed the Physics Laboratory Course I in the previous academic year, or have enrolled and attended the Physics Laboratory Course I in the current academic year. In the latter case, their face to face exercise in the Physics Laboratory Course II requires a previous successful face to face exercise in the Physics Laboratory Course I.
Chemistry Laboratory Course
Laboratory cycle I: students must be enrolled and should be attending the module FYE22, Physical Chemistry, during the current academic year, or if students have successfully completed their studies or have earned the right to take exams in the specific module in the previous academic year.
Laboratory cycle II: (1) students must be enrolled and should be attending the module FYE30, Organic Chemistry, during the current academic year, or if students have successfully completed their studies or have earned the right to take exams in the specific module in the previous academic year and (2) have successfully completed the Chemistry Laboratory Course I in the previous academic year, or have enrolled and attended the Chemistry Laboratory Course I in the current academic year. In the latter case, their face to face exercise in the Chemistry Laboratory Course II requires a previous successful face to face exercise in the Chemistry Laboratory Course I.
Biology Laboratory Course
Laboratory cycle I: students must be enrolled and should be attending the module FYE31, Cell structure and function, during the current academic year, or if students have successfully completed their studies or have earned the right to take exams in the specific module in the previous academic year.
Laboratory cycle II: (1) students must be enrolled and should be attending the module FYE43, Genetics, during the current academic year, or if students have successfully completed their studies or have earned the right to take exams in the specific module in the previous academic year and (2) have successfully completed the Biology Laboratory Course I in the previous academic year, or have enrolled and attended the Biology Laboratory Course I in the current academic year. In the latter case, their face to face exercise in the Biology Laboratory Course II requires a previous successful face to face exercise in the Biology Laboratory Course I.
It is strongly recommended that students should attend the module FYE30 before or in parallel with the module FYE31, otherwise they will face difficulty in the Biochemistry module (FYE31/2).
Of the fourth year modules, students must attend compulsorily the modules FYE43 and FYE40 and choose one more of the fourth year modules.
From the academic year 2019-2020, it is allowed for students of the programme studies FYE who have only two (2) modules remaining, even if one (1) is a prerequisite for the other, to declare them simultaneously.
Also, for those students who have only three (3) modules remaining to complete their studies, they may declare all three (3) modules simultaneously, even if one module is a prerequisite for another.
During the module selection, all modules from previous academic years must be selected and consequently the selection of the modules of the next academic year can begin.
After graduation, students may continue their studies in the Postgraduate Programmes of the School of Science and Technology.
Information regarding the written exams of Program Studies “Studies in Natural Sciences”:
Following the decision to separate the taught and examined syllabus of the Course Modules of the Program Studies “Studies in Natural Sciences” into two parts: a’ and b’, students are given the opportunity to optionally participate in an intermediate exam, after completing the first (a’) part of the syllabus. The second (b’) part of the syllabus will be examined after its completion, as a continuation of the examination period, while the repeat examination will be offered for both parts, independently, and will be conducted in accordance with the applicable regulations.
The intermediate exam is offered as optional and in case of failure, students who do not secure a passable grade in the intermediate exam retain the right to participate in the final and repeat examinations at the end of the academic year.
The grade of the examination of the first (a’) part will be counted as a percentage of:
40% of the total grade of the module FYE22,
30% of the total grade of the module FYE34 from the academic year 2019-20. The registered students to the module FYE34 during the academic year 2018-2019 that will fail, will be re-examined the next academic year (2019-2020) according to the apportionment of the A’ part applicable in the year 2018-2019, i.e. 35% of the total grade,
35% of the total grade in the remaining Course Modules in which intermediate examination is conducted.
with a corresponding safeguard of the grade for the following academic year as well. This is applicable as long as the student has obtained the necessary grade in all written assignments, according to the requirements of each Course Module or Laboratory Module, and with regard to the Study Regulations.
In case the students do not succeed in the examination of the first (a’) part (minimum score of 5), their studies at the Course Module or Laboratory Module continue normally. Those who fail this exam, will be able to participate in the final and repeat examinations of the first (a’) part, which are held at the end of the academic year.
Those students who do not attend the intermediate exam of the first (a’) part, will participate normally in the final exam of the first (a’) part which is held in the June-July period.
The examination for the second (b’) part of the syllabus is conducted in the May-July period after the completion of the second part of the syllabus.
The grade of the second (b’) part examination will be counted as a percentage of:
30% of the total grade of the module FYE22,
40% of the total grade of the module FYE34 from the academic year 2019-20. The registered students to the module FYE34 during the academic year 2018-2019 that will fail, will be re-examined the next academic year (2019-2020) according to the apportionment of the (b’) part applicable in the year 2018-2019, i.e. 35% of the total grade,
35% of the total grade in the remaining Course Modules in which intermediate examination is conducted.
with a corresponding safeguard of the grade for the following academic year as well. This is applicable as long as the student has obtained the necessary grade in all written assignments, according to the requirements of each Course Module or Laboratory Module, and with regard to the Study Regulations.
Those who fail either the first (a’) or second (b’) part of the final exams participate in the corresponding repeat exam.
For the successful completion of the course module it is required to successfully complete each part of the exam and a score greater than or equal to five (5).
The intermediate examination is applicable for the following course modules: FYE10, FYE12, FYE14, FYE20, FYE22, FYE24, FYE30, FYE31, FYE34, FYE40, FYE41, FYE42 and FYE43.
Also, the intermediate examination is also applied to module PLI21 (for students who have been admitted to the study program until the academic year 2017-2018) in accordance with the provisions in force in the said Course Module and in the Program Studies “Computer Science”.
DIRECTOR OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
Maria Hatzinikolaou, Professor Subject: General Mathematics
The financial contribution for students to the Programme is as follows: The cost of each Module is €500 and the cost of each Laboratory Course Module is €500.
The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €7.500.
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