Open Days 2011

Open Days 2011

Friday 11 November Saturday 12 November

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OPEN DAYS AT AIT PRESENT AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT GOING TO COLLEGE IN ATHLONE. You will get to talk with lecturers about courses that are of interest to you, find out what you will be studying and what type of jobs you can expect to qualify for. You will also meet with current AIT students to get the low-down on college life; from completing assignments to going for sporting glory.

A range of dedicated talks run throughout Friday morning offering you the inside track on new courses and exciting developments. Discover, for example, why biotechnology is a driver of innovation in several industries and why business graduates will be to the fore in leading Ireland’s recovery.You will also learn about the breadth of engineering at AIT, and the career opportunities open to social care graduates.

Campus tours will guide you around our facilities, which have received €100 million investment since 2000. Get to see lecture theatres and labs, as well as the institute’s sporting facilities and social areas.

9.30am-2.00pm Friday 11 November 9.30am-1.00pm Saturday 12 November

Open Day Exhibits John Count McCormack Hall Engineering

General Information Sports Office

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Engineering

Biotechnology

Sports Science

Health Science & Nutrition

Bioscience Toxicology

Pharmaceutical Science

Veterinary Nursing

Pharmacy Technician Dental Nursing

General & Psychiatric Nursing

Music & Instrument Technology

Business Computing

Business

Accounting

Equine

Sport & Recreation

Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies

Social Care & Child Care

Design

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Open Day 2011

Timetable of Events 9.30-2.00 Friday 11 November

Science Talks Time

Location

Talk

10.00-10.15 12.00-12.15

Douglas Hyde Lecture Theatre

Using the ladder system to study Science at AIT

10.20-10.35 12.20-12.35

Douglas Hyde Lecture Theatre

Toxicology at AIT: building on 25 years of innovation and experience

10.40-10.55 12.40-12.55

Douglas Hyde Lecture Theatre

Biotechnology: a driver of innovation in agriculture, healthcare and industry

11.00-11.15 1.00-1.15

Douglas Hyde Lecture Theatre

Pharmaceutical science at AIT: providing skilled graduates for Ireland’s future prosperity

11.20-11.35 1.20-1.35

Douglas Hyde Lecture Theatre

Sports science at AIT: the application of scientific principles to the attainment of excellence in sport

11.40-11.55 1.40-1.55

Douglas Hyde Lecture Theatre

Veterinary nursing at AIT: a professional qualification leading to a rewarding career

Engineering Talks/Tours Please register for these events at the engineering stands in the exhibition area in the John Count McCormack Hall

Time

Location

Talk

10.00-10.45 11.00-11.45 12.00-12.45

Engineering and A general presentation on Engineering at AIT will be delivered in lecture theatre X103.

Informatics Building Students will then have the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the Engineering and Informatics Building. Dedicated tours relate to the branches of Engineering offered

by AIT: • Civil engineering and construction • Mechanical engineering • Electronics and computer engineering • Software engineering

Business Talks Time

Location

Talk

10.00-10.20 12.00-12.20

Earl of Rosse Lecture Theatre

Business graduates: leading Ireland’s recovery

11.00-11.20 1.00-1.20

Earl of Rosse Lecture Theatre

Accouting as a rewarding and varied career

Humanities Talks Time

Location

Talk

10.30-10.50 12.30-12.50

Earl of Rosse Lecture Theatre

Career opportunities for social care and child care professionals

Ongoing

Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies Building

Demonstrations

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Ongoing demonstrations take place in the culinary laboratory (F2705 - every 30 minutes from 10.00), the bar laboratory (F1624 - every 30 minutes from 10.15) and in F2682.

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Talk for Guidance Counsellors Time

Location

Talk

10.45-11.30

Boardroom Main building

Presentations by employers and recruitment agencies on prospects facing graduates and key information for CAO applicants. Also presentation on new academic developments at AIT, as well as presentation on new academic developments at AIT.

Talk for Mature Students Time

Location

Talk

11.30-11.50 1.30-1.50

Earl of Rosse Lecture Theatre

Experiences of a mature student One-third of first years at AIT are over the age of 23. Hear directly mature students about their experiences, as well as gain an understanding of access opportunities available.

New AIT degree courses for 2012 AL 836 AL 837 AL 838 AL 839 AL 732 AL 733 AL 734

BSc (Hons) in Health Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology BSc (Hons) in Human and Animal Toxicology BSc in Environmental Toxicology BSc in Forensic Toxicology BSc in Pharmaceutical Science (Drug Development and Analysis)

Campus tours

Campus tours will depart from the entrance to the John Count McCormack Centre every 30 minutes from 10.00.

Dedicated tours of the nursing and music technology facilities (East Campus) will also depart from this point.

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