Module: Analytical Science Literature Survey

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Analytical Science Literature Survey
Module Code	BIO1021 (ITS: BE493)
Faculty	Biotechnology	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

To provide skill in utilising library and computer scientific information. To teach methods of collating, analysing and compiling a review on a chosen subject.

Learning Outcomes

1. Research the pertinent literature relevant to a given topic using, in particular, published scientific articles as sources
2. Discriminate between articles that are more relevant/less relevant
3. Critically evaluate in an original way the contributions of various discoveries to the understanding of the topic
4. Compose a written document to present critical contributions in a structured way
5. Integrate references to the source material appropriately
6. Present to an audience a clear and informative description of the topic
7. Explain and defend the interpretation of the topic to an audience, through dialogue

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	45	No Description
Directed learning	45	No Description
Independent Study	35	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10162	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Konstantinos Gkrintzalis	Module Teacher	Anne Parle-Mcdermott, Christine Loscher, Denise Harold, Keith Rochfort, Naomi Walsh, Paul Cahill, Philip Cummins

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

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

The student will choose from a variety of research topics provided by the academic staff of the School of Biological Sciences at the start of semester

Student will develop a number of skills which will be important in almost any discipline or professional activity, including the ability to

Locate and retrieve relevant (scientific) information from a variety of sources, books, journals and the internet

Organise information in a logically, structured and coherent fashion with reference to specified objectives.

Critically evaluate and compare information

Present information in a clear and concise manner, while adhereing to the conventions of scientific writing and the relevant format guidelines provided.

The literature review should be approximately 30 pages in length and contain complete index, short summary, introduction specific sections, conclusion and bibliography.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None