Module: Research Project

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Research Project
Module Code	BE488
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 Christine Loscher Ciaran Fagan Dermot Walls Greg Foley Naomi Walsh Denise Harold Michael Freeley Linda Holland Keith Rochfort Konstantinos Gkrintzalis
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

To enable students to undertake a research project in the fields of genetics, cell biology and bioinformatics. To develop skills in laboratory or computational research. To develop skills in presentation and analysis of the results of scientific research.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop new experimental or computational methods and solve problems in experimental design
2. Plan experiments competently and accurately record experimental data
3. Analyse and interpret results competently
4. Present results in a clear and concise manner
5. Critically discuss results in the context of both the given project and published work
6. Use information sources competently

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	200	8 week laboratory/computational research work
Independent Study	80	Data analysis of results, lab report writing and data presentation
Total Workload: 280

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

Defined Research Project
The student will choose a research project from a list submitted by academic staff. Having undertaken the Literature Survey module (BE489a) in semester I, the student will have researched the background to the project The student will spend 20-25 hours per week for an 8-week period undertaking the project in the research laboratory managed by their academic supervisor. At the end of this period, the student will present their results at a series of seminars to an audience of their peers and academic staff.. Following the oral presentations, the student will submit a typed version of the work for inspection by 2 internal and 1 external examiner.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Performance evaluation	The student's involvement, participation and performance in the project will be assessed by the supervisor over the course of the 8 week period.	50%	n/a
Thesis	The students project write up will be assessed by the supervisor and second read and marked by a another member of academic staff and the external examiner	40%	n/a
Presentation	The student will present their project an the end of semester to all the class and academic staff in a 10 min presentation	10%	n/a

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 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology

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