Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The purpose of this module (BE550) is to provide Ph.D. students with a range of workshops, presentations and assignments that will significantly aid in their progression through the Ph.D. process. By undertaking this module, students will gain a number of transferrable skills in the following areas: (i) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) – with emphasis on Laboratory Safety, (ii) Risk Management – with emphasis on biological and chemical safety, (iii) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation and (iv) a comprehensive introduction to Project Management/Leadership. Students will also develop skills specific to working with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Training will also be extended to include Operations Management, for example in disposing of biological and chemical waste in accordance with the guidelines of the DCU School of Biotechnology Safety Statement, and in parallel will focus on the correct implementation of the Hierarchy of Control for biosafety risk management. Additional components that will be addressed in BE550 include Fire Safety, Laboratory Containment (specific to work with biological agents falling into Hazard Groups 1-4) and Presentation Skills. Finally, based on the hypothesis that a Ph.D. is a project, module BE550 will provide students with project management skills, based on the implementation of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) framework. This will include workshops on the utilisation of Microsoft Project (MSP) – which is a frequently utilised tool for monitoring project progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the safety laboratory procedures of working with biological and chemical hazardous material. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the standard operating procedures for the operation and effective use of core pieces of equipment. 3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the procedures and legislation of working with biological and chemical materials. 4. Develop competency in the writing of biological and chemical risk assessments, with particular emphasis on addressing (1) what the hazard(s) are, (2) who is doing what, where and when? (3) what the degree of risk is, (4) what we do to control the risk and (5) how the risk is monitored. 5. With emphasis also on risk assessment, apply knowledge acquired on biosafety risk management to develop an assessed risk management document. 6. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the basic elements of project management, in accordance with the PMBOK framework. 7. Develop a project plan using Microsoft Project (MSP). 8. Develop presentation skills, specific to addressing a scientific community. 9. Develop an understanding of leadership, with emphasis on team management. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
Links to Software tutorialsOnline tutorials for MS Excel and EndnoteSchool of Biotechnology Health & Safety ManualUp-to-date safety procedures and approved EPA protocols for Biological Safety and GMOs.Seminar lists/Research DayLunchtime seminar lists and the School of Biotechnology's Research Day programme will be made available in advance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dear Rosaleen, I hope all is well. Updated Module Descriptor for approval, dated October 23rd. Barry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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