Module: Analytical Science Research Project

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Analytical Science Research Project
Module Code	BE494 (ITS) / BIO1022 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Konstantinos Gkrintzalis
Module Teachers	Anne Parle-Mcdermott, Christine Loscher, Denise Harold, Keith Rochfort, Linda Holland, Michael Freeley, Naomi Walsh, Paul Cahill, Philip Cummins
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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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: 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 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

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