| Module Title |
Environmental Monitoring & Forensic Biology |
| Module Code |
BIO1007 (ITS: FSH301) |
|
Faculty |
Chemical Sciences |
School |
Science & Health |
|
NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
|
|
Description
AS3 module
|
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the role of the Forensic Scientist
2. Establish a crime scene and know the importance of recording evidence
3. Describe analytical technologies used for the analysis of physical evidence
4. Communicate the importance and application of effective environmental monitoring
5. Evaluate the impact of anthropogenic activity upon the environment
6. Assess measures of pollution control, both legal and technical
|
| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
|---|
| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Independent Study | 101 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
|
|
| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20085 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Margaret McCaul | Module Teacher | Anne Parle-Mcdermott, Blanaid White, Denise Harold, Fiona Regan |
|
| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
|---|
| Loop Quiz | MCQ for forensic biology content | 50% | n/a | | Assignment | Assignment for environmental content | 50% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
|
|
Pre-requisite |
None
|
|
Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
|
|
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
|
Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
|
AS3 module.
This update restores module Learning Outcomes that had disappeared. |
|
|
