Module: Project (Astrophysics & Relativity)

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Project (Astrophysics & Relativity)
Module Code	FSH512 (ITS) / ASP1000 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Mathematical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Brien Nolan
Module Teachers	Maria Chernyakova
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

In this module, students will work under a supervisor to carry out a project in the areas of astrophysics and/or relativity. Formal aspects of the module will help the students to develop research skills, technical writing skills and presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Source, extract and digest material relevant to their research project
2. Critique the technical details of source articles, including finding appropriate references for the relevant results and concepts and supplying missing details.
3. Take responsibility for the progression of their work under the guidance of a supervisor.
4. Write a well-structured, clear and grammatically correct report containing a suitable balance between broad overview and technical details
5. Produce documents using Latex
6. Design, produce and deliver a presentation that strikes the appropriate balance between correct technical detail and accessibility to a general scientific audience.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	10	Latex training
Workshop	10	Research and library skills
Independent Study	720	Reseach and writing up time
Tutorial	10	Meeting with supervisor
Total Workload: 750

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

Introduction to Latex

Library skills

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Literature search

Background reading arising from literature search

Detailed investigation

Report writing

Presentation

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Report(s)	Short introductory report, prepared using Latex, on the topic of the student's project.	5%	Week 12
Presentation	Minor presentation, introducing the topic of their project.	5%	Week 12
Report(s)	Written report	50%	Other
Presentation	Presentation of final results of the project.	15%	Other
Performance evaluation	Supervisor's assessment of the student's overall ability to work independently and creatively on their project.	25%	n/a

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
Resit category for this module is temporarily unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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