Module: Literature Review & Experimental Design

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Literature Review & Experimental Design
Module Code	BE487 (ITS) / BIO1017 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Linda Holland
Module Teachers	Anne Parle-Mcdermott, Denise Harold, Konstantinos Gkrintzalis, Michael Freeley, Naomi Walsh, Paul Cahill, Philip Cummins
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

Description

To enable students to undertake a review of topics in the fields of genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, metabolism, immunology, biopharmaceuticals and bioinformatics. To develop skills in communication, writing and research design.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss literature in a genetics and cell biology topic
2. Compare and contrast different lines of research
3. Create new perspectives on current research progress
4. Develop a plan for research relevant to the topic

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Assessment Feedback	6.5	Discussion and feedback from supervisor
Independent Study	181	No Description
Total Workload: 187.5

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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