Module: Project 2

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Project 2
Module Code	MS454
School	School of Mathematical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sinead Breen Semester 2: Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn Autumn: Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn
Module Teachers	Sinead Breen Brien Nolan Eabhnat Ni Fhloinn
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

Students will be required to carry out a body of novel and independent research related to the fields of Maths Education. The topic and structure of this research will be negotiated and designed with an assigned tutor/supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design and carry out research experiments or projects in the laboratory or field.
2. Collect, record, process and analyse data using appropriate qualitative or quantitative techniques
3. Use information sources (archives, library, online databases etc) appropriately, and work independently and as part of a research team.
4. Communicate research findings with peers, supervisor and a second examiner clearly and concisely through written and oral means.
5. Critically analyse and interpret data, and identify future directions for research in their area.
6. Demonstrate time management skills necessary to complete the research project within given time constraints.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	5	Supervisory lectures
Group work	125	Working as a group towards project goals
Laboratory	75	Hands on resarch
Lecture	20	Weekly meetings with supervisors
Independent Study	25	Literature review
Independent Study	125	Write up, research design, analysis etc.
Total Workload: 375

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

Content will vary depending on discipline research is being carried out within, supervisors will direct students towards relevant content initially, students will ultimately be responsible for sourcing relevant readings

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Project	Project write-up to take the form of research publication	60%	Week 12
Presentation	Individual presentation of research	30%	Week 12
Performance evaluation	Discretionary supervisor mark	10%	Week 12

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 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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Programme or List of Programmes

PEM	BSc in Physical Education with Maths.

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