8th Edition Lessons
Bord Gais Networks
Biomethane
As a fuel, biomethane is an attractive option; it is renewable and so reduces our dependence on fossil fuels. It has a similar composition to natural gas and there is already a natural gas distribution network in place.
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Boston Scientific
Firmware At Work
This lesson examines some of the elements that contribute to the revolution in intelligent technology — such as software, firmware, robotics, microcode, miniaturisation, microprocessors — and indicates some exciting developments that are underway.
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BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Be inspired and take part
This lesson describes how the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition promotes scientific inquiry. An extra Poster Sheet on BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is included in the folder.
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Comreg
Using the Radio Spectrum
In this lesson we look at the radio spectrum and the communication services that depend on it. We also discuss the role of ComReg in managing the use of the spectrum and the need for such management. An extra Poster Sheet on ComReg is included in the folder.
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CRH
The building envelope
In the case of a house, the building envelope consists of a floor, foundations, walls and a roof; openings are usually provided in the walls for doors, windows and air vents. In this lesson we will look at the materials used to construct the main elements of the building envelope.
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DSE
Space chemistry
Space chemistry is a relatively recent area of specialisation compared to astrophysics. Atoms and molecules are not very abundant in space and their average temperature is very low. Molecular collisions that result in chemical change are rare but, given enough time, complex molecules can form.
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Eirgrid
The magic of electricity
This lesson outlines how electricity is produced and distributed. The electricity is distributed nationally at high voltage (200, 000 volts) and locally at 10,000 volts and eventually at 230 volts. An extra Poster Sheet on Eirgrid is included in the folder.
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EMC
Understanding the cloud
This lesson explains what is meant by cloud computing and outlines its benefits and limitations. A critical feature of cloud computing is the facility to store data online and so large capacity memory devices are essential.
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EPA
Protecting us from noise
EU countries are taking action to reduce noise resulting from human activities such as transport and industry. Noise that disturbs sleep or leisure has an economic cost. The topic is explored in this lesson.
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Genzyme
The science of sterilisation
Sterilisation is the name given to the process that eliminates or kills all forms of micro-organisms and their spores. This is, in practice, difficult to achieve. This lesson explains why the methods used depend on the material being sterilised and on the type of organisms present.
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OSI
So where are you? – mapping ireland
Accurate mapping was never so important or so possible as it is today. This lesson outlines the elements of cartography, mapping instruments, surveying, projection, grid reference system, the geoid, map scales and map products.
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Pfizer
The lifecycle of a pharmaceutical product
This lesson describes the modern drug discovery process. It begins with understanding the underlying cause of disease and then identifying drug candidates that target specific cellular pathways involved in the disease process.
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RPII
Radioactivity in the environment
This lesson describes the various kinds of radiation associated with radioactivity and outlines what we can do to minimise our exposure to ionising radiation.
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Shell
Finding oil & gas: hydrocarbons & seismic prospecting
This lesson looks at some aspects of hydrocarbon exploration. It describes how hydrocarbons take the form of oil and gas and the conditions under which they become trapped in subsurface geological formations.
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Stryker
Surgical cutting tools
This lesson outlines the range of surgical cutting tools and the processes and materials used in making them. Tools that are used more than once must be easily sterilisable.
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Teagasc & ICBF
Bovine genomics
This lesson explains what is meant by genomics and outlines how genomic data is used to improve the quality of livestock.
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Teva
Research and development – how we live like kings
This lesson deals with the processes of Research and Development (R&D). It covers concepts such as pure and applied research, the scientific method, product development, clinical trials, controlled experiments and pharmaceutical R&D.
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