Module: Analytical Science Research Project

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Analytical Science Research Project
Module Code	BE494
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Konstantinos Gkrintzalis Semester 2: Konstantinos Gkrintzalis Autumn: Konstantinos Gkrintzalis
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Phil Cummins Rosaleen Devery Anne Parle-McDermott Christine Loscher Ciaran Fagan Dermot Walls Naomi Walsh Denise Harold Michael Freeley Linda Holland Keith Rochfort Konstantinos Gkrintzalis
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

To enable students to undertake a research project in an area of biology. To develop laboratory skills and become independent in designing and executing experiments. To develop the ability to present, interpret and discuss research results.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design experiments and prepare the necessary materials
2. Apply laboratory techniques and/or computing skills in an experimental approach to investigative research
3. Operate instrumentation in an independent and competent manner
4. Interpret experimental results critically
5. Produce a clear and accurate record of experimental work
6. Present and discuss the results of investigative research

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	300	No Description
Independent Study	200	No Description
Total Workload: 500

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 student will spend 28 - 35 hours per week for a twelve-week period undertaking the project in the research laboratory under the supervision of the laboratory head.

On completion of the project, the student will present their results at a series of seminars to an audience of the peers and academic staff.

The student will subsequently submit a typed report of the research for inspection by two internal and one external examiners.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

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

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

Project Supervisors: 0, Essential: Relevant research articles, reviews and books.,
O'Connor B: 0, 'Guidelines for the writing of literature surveys and laboratory projects' (in the AS4 handout),

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AS	BSc in Analytical Science

Date of Last Revision

26-MAY-08

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