Module: INTRA

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	INTRA
Module Code	BTE1040 (ITS: IN308)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Chemical Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15

Description

To provide workplace experience relevant to environmental science and technology.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Identify, describe and formulate solutions to real-world problems of in the area of environmental science and technology.
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7. Justify the progression of their own work under the guidance of a supervisor and to identify and discuss problems, differences of opinion and general issues as they arise.
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12. Demonstrate important professional attributes, such as attendance, punctuality, reliability, etc.
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17. Communicate concepts, both in oral presentations and in written reports.
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22. Construct a current and comprehensive CV.
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Workplace application	375	Task appropriate to the specific placement.
Total Workload: 375

Section Breakdown
CRN	20120	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	INTRA	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Tia Keyes	Module Teacher	Brian Kelleher, Laura Curran, Vanessa Wade

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Report(s)	As per INTRA regulations assessment/progression is based on (a) a tutor visit and report, (b) a satisfactory supervisor report and (c) a satisfactory end of placement report.	100%	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

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