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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title INTRA
Module Code CHM1051 (ITS: IN302)
Faculty Chemical Sciences School Science & Health
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 15
Description

To provide workplace experience relevant to chemical and pharmaceutical sciences and analytical science. Alternatively, to provide chemical and generic skills training through modules, and/or project placement to unplaced students to fulfil 15 credits

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify, describe and formulate solutions to real-world problems of in the area of chemical and pharmaceutical sciences and analytical science.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrate important professional attributes, such as attendance, punctuality, reliability, etc.
4. Communicate concepts, both in oral presentations and in written reports.
5. Construct a current and comprehensive CV.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Workplace application375Tasks appropriate to the specific placement for industry or local placement. or successful completion of 15 credits of taught INTRA module
Total Workload: 375
Section Breakdown
CRN20188Part of TermSemester 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScaleINTRAPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC2Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorTia KeyesModule TeacherLorna Galligan, Mary Pryce
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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. For locally placed Intern students Assessment is based on (a) satisfactory project report and (b) satisfactory report of tutor. For those completing INTRA by taught modules, progression is based on successful completion of 15 credits of in-module assignment/assessment100%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:
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Other Resources

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