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Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

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Module Title
Module Code (ITS)
Faculty School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Enda McGlynn
Semester 2: Enda McGlynn
Autumn: Enda McGlynn
Module TeachersEnda McGlynn
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
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Description

This module provides the students with relevant experience in a workplace environment. The workplace may be be in the industrial or university environment, local or overseas. Positions may be obtained through the INTRA office or found by the student. The duration of the placement is typically from the start of semester 2 to the middle of the summer.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform tasks appropriate (planning, execution, analysis) to a physicist in the workplace
2. Reflect critically on workplace results in the context of the Physics programme
3. Relate to professionals in the workplace
4. Produce a structured coherent report on the placement



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Integrated training (INTRA)750Workplace Training
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

INTRA
This module provides the students with relevant experience in a workplace environment. The workplace may be be in the industrial or university environment, local or overseas. Positions may be obtained through the INTRA office or found by the student. The duration of the placement is typically from the start of semester 2 to the middle of the summer.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Report(s)Report on placement100%n/a
Indicative Reading List

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