Module: Scientific Literature

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Scientific Literature
Module Code	BE257
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Achilleas Floudas Semester 2: Linda Holland Autumn: Achilleas Floudas
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Paula Meleady Denise Harold Emma Finlay Linda Holland
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

To introduce the student to the formats by which scientific knowledge is stored and the methods by which it can be retrieved. To introduce the conventions used in scientific writing. To explain plagiarism and to instil an appreciation of the ethical aspects of scientific writing. To develop the skills required for effectiuve oral presentation of scientific information

Learning Outcomes

1. Research and access literature databases
2. Structure and write an essay
3. Cite and reference a scientific essay appropriately
4. Present a seminar on a science related topic
5. Review a scientific topic and explain the content in a clear and concise manner

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	3	No Description
Seminars	11	No Description
Assignment Completion	111	2 Essays and presentation
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The formats of scientific literature, articles, reviews, reports, textbooks, data basesAccessing scientific knowledgeReferencing systems, plagiarismScientific literature search on

(i) a topic of broad scientific interest and

(ii) a topic of fundamental biological importance.Preparation of essays on each of (i) and (ii) above.

Powerpoint presentations

The oral presentation of scientific information to an audience

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Extended Essay / Dissertation	Draft1	35%	Week 10
Extended Essay / Dissertation	Draft2	35%	Week 25
Presentation	Talk	30%	Week 21

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BT	BSc in Biotechnology
GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology

Date of Last Revision

11-JUN-10

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