Module: Literature Review & Experimental Design

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Literature Review & Experimental Design
Module Code	BE487
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Linda Holland Semester 2: Linda Holland Autumn: Linda Holland
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Phil Cummins Anne Parle-McDermott Ciaran Fagan Dermot Walls Naomi Walsh Denise Harold Michael Freeley Linda Holland Konstantinos Gkrintzalis
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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	Written paper	100%	Sem 1 End

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

GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology

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