Module: Literature Survey

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Literature Survey
Module Code	CS453
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: David O'Connor Semester 2: David O'Connor Autumn: David O'Connor
Module Teachers	Mary Pryce David O'Connor
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

To develop the ability to access relevant scientific information from the primary literature, collate the information and write an overview of the subject chosen.

Learning Outcomes

1. Source relevant literature
2. Evaluate relevance of literature
3. Critically evaluate research
4. Write a written report on the reviewed literature
5. Cite reference sources correctly

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	45	As assigned by your CS453 Academic supervisor
Assignment Completion	80	Weekly/Biweekly meetings with your Academic supervisor on your Literature Survey topic so that progress is made on the CS453 Literature survey in a timely fashion for completion by the end of semester I.
Total Workload: 125

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

Subject to be chosen from a list of topics provided by members of staff of Chemical Sciences at start of semester 1.
Students are encouraged to review the list of literature review topics provided by the academic staff in Chemical Sciences prior to making a decision on their choices. Students are also encouraged to engage with and discuss with the academics by reviewing recent research publications/output prior to making their decisions.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Literature Review	100%	Week 10

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

AC	BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

19-AUG-08

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