| Module Title |
Literature Review |
| Module Code |
BIO1043 (ITS: BIO1017) |
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Faculty |
Biotechnology |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
7.5 |
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Description
This module guides students through a structured, research-intensive literature review process culminating in written critiques, viva discussions, and a lay summary presentation to develop scientific writing, critical analysis and communication skills.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Tutorial | 2 | Introduction into module | | Assessment Feedback | 4.5 | In person meetings for discussions and feedback | | Independent Study | 181 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 187.5 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12213 | 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 | Naomi Walsh | Module Teacher | Anne Parle-Mcdermott, Denise Harold, Konstantinos Gkrintzalis, Linda Holland, Michael Freeley, Paul Cahill, Philip Cummins |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Participation | Attendance at lecture to introduce the module. 2 x 1 hr meetings with academic supervisors and participation | 10% | n/a | | Research Paper | Research paper #1 review | 15% | Week 5 | | Oral Examination | Oral examination on research paper #1 | 15% | Week 5 | | Research Paper | Research paper #2 review | 15% | Week 11 | | Oral Examination | Oral examination on research paper #2 | 35% | Week 11 | | Presentation | 2-minute or less recording of a concise, compelling narrative with high-impact visuals and lay descriptive language of research paper 2. | 10% | Week 12 |
| 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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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