Module: STEM Education Project 1 (Chemistry & Physics Pathway)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	STEM Education Project 1 (Chemistry & Physics Pathway)
Module Code	EDU1052 (ITS: FSH351)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Learning Outcomes

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2. Develop suitable investigative questions that can be tackled e.g. in the classroom laboratory
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7. Carry out appropriate background reading in the literature to inform a research question or to identify student difficulties
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12. Develop and implement laboratory experiments to address a research question
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17. Examine experimental results critically to draw conclusions and inform further work
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22. Present the project both orally and in written formats in a cohesive manner
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Laboratory	36	Experimental work and related activities
Independent Study	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20341	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Susan Kelleher	Module Teacher	Eabhnat NI Fhloinn, Paul Van Kampen

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
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

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

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

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:
None

Other Resources

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