Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module aims to introduce students to the main criteria in selecting and carrying out a project linking science with education; to select a scientific topic/area of interest and to investigate it fully; and to develop the students' understanding and awareness of research tools | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Develop suitable investigative questions that can be tackled e.g. in the classroom laboratory 2. Carry out appropriate background reading in the literature to inform a research question or to identify student difficulties 3. Develop and implement laboratory experiments to address a research question 4. Examine experimental results critically to draw conclusions and inform further work 5. Present the project both orally and in written formats in a cohesive manner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
ProjectStudents are encouraged to develop an appropriate research question based on a chemistry/physics topic of interest; carry out a brief background research literature review; devise, plan and carry out appropriate experimental work; critically review results that inform further work; present the project in suitable formats | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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