Module: Environmental Sciences Project

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Environmental Sciences Project
Module Code	FSH490 (ITS) / ENS1008 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Science & Health
Module Co-ordinator	Paul Swift
Module Teachers	Blanaid White
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

In this module the student will gain experience in carrying out research on a project in the area of Environmental Science and Health

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and undertake research, working as an individual, to achieve a greater understanding of an environmental problem or topic.
2. Use advanced laboratory instrumentation and/or computing tools to achieve the project aim.
3. Maintain an accurate and clear record of the research findings on a daily basis.
4. Communicate the results of the project to an audience by oral presentation.
5. Report the results of the research in a written thesis demonstrating an understanding of the results and the conclusions drawn.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	500	research
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

A research project will be chosen by the student

The project will be carried out over a 12 week period.

On completion of the project, the student will present their findings both in an oral presentation and in a written report following guidlines provided

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total
Course Work Breakdown
Oral Examination	Oral Presentation of findings	10%
Report(s)	Thesis	90%

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

Other Resources

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