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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Environmental Sciences Project
Module Code ENS1008 (ITS: FSH490)
Faculty Science & Health School Science & Health
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 20
Description

In this module the student will gain experience in carrying out research on a project in the area of Environmental Science and Health

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and undertake research, working as an individual, to achieve a greater understanding of an environmental problem or topic.
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WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Laboratory500research
Total Workload: 500
Section Breakdown
CRN20427Part of TermSemester 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC2Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorPaul SwiftModule TeacherBlanaid White
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Oral ExaminationOral Presentation of findings10%Week 1
Report(s)Thesis90%Week 1
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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
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Articles:
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Other Resources

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