| Module Title |
STEM Education Project 1 (Chemistry & Physics Pathway) |
| Module Code |
EDU1052 (ITS: FSH351) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module aims to introduce students to the main criteria in selecting and carrying out a project linking science with education; to select a scientific topic/area of interest and to investigate it fully; and to develop the students' understanding and awareness of research tools
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Learning Outcomes
1. Develop suitable investigative questions that can be tackled e.g. in the classroom laboratory
2. Carry out appropriate background reading in the literature to inform a research question or to identify student difficulties
3. Develop and implement laboratory experiments to address a research question
4. Examine experimental results critically to draw conclusions and inform further work
5. Present the project both orally and in written formats in a cohesive manner
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Laboratory | 36 | Experimental work and related activities | | Independent Study | 89 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20341 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Susan Kelleher | Module Teacher | Eabhnat NI Fhloinn, Paul Van Kampen |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Performance evaluation | Supervisor's mark on the project including issues such as quality and quantity of work carried out, punctuality, suitability, level of independence | 30% | n/a | | Report(s) | Detailing the essential scientific, practical and educational aspects and outcomes of the project | 30% | Once per semester | | Presentation | Summarizing and answering questions on the essential scientific, practical and educational aspects and outcomes of the project. | 40% | Once per semester |
| 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
Project
Students are encouraged to develop an appropriate research question based on a chemistry/physics topic of interest; carry out a brief background research literature review; devise, plan and carry out appropriate experimental work; critically review results that inform further work; present the project in suitable formats
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 0: Essential:The Chemistry & Physics Laboratory Manuals.Supplementary:Lecture Course material.Chemistry & Physics Leaving Certificate Syllabus Department of Education and Science.,
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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