| Module Title |
Scientific Literature |
| Module Code |
BIO1010 (ITS: BE257) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Biotechnology |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
To introduce the student to the formats by which scientific knowledge is stored and the methods by which it can be retrieved.
To introduce the conventions used in scientific writing.
To explain plagiarism and to instill an appreciation of the ethical aspects of scientific writing.
To introduce the means and modalities in communicating scientific content.
To develop the skills required for effective communication of scientific information to various audiences.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Research and access literature databases
2. Review and critique scientific literature and sources
3. Cite and reference scientific content appropriately
4. Present and discuss on a science related topic
5. Adapt and explain scientific content in a clear and concise manner to different audiences
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 8 | No Description | | Seminars | 8 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 109 | Essays and presentation |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10144 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Keith Rochfort | Module Teacher | Denise Harold, Emma Finlay, Linda Holland, Neil Conlon, Paul Cahill, Paula Meleady |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Written Exam | The students will be provided a research article. The students will need to critically appraise the article and answer a series of questions related to the scientific content contained within. | 40% | Week 11 | | Group presentation | The students will be divided into groups of 4/5. They will be given a scientific topic, and each needs to source a recent research article on said topic, and supply it to the group. Between the articles sourced, a group presentation on the topic overall is to be created and delivered by the group. | 15% | Week 21 | | Presentation | The students will develop and deliver a presentation on the research article they sourced on their designated topic, and answer questions related to such. | 30% | Week 25 | | Group project | The group will develop a ~2 minute information piece on their topic (short video) which could be used to disseminate knowledge on their designated topic to a general audience. | 15% | Week 25 |
| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
The formats of scientific literature, articles, reviews, reports, textbooks, data bases
Accessing scientific knowledge and referencing systems
Scientific literature search on:
(i) a topic of broad scientific interest and
(ii) a topic of fundamental biological importance.
Preparation of content (presentations, video, etc.) on each of (i) and (ii) above.
Plagiarism and copyright
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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