| Module Title |
Sustainable Processes |
| Module Code |
ENS1021 (ITS: CS426) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Chemical Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
7.5 |
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Description
Using a Challenge-Based-Learning framework the module will provide students with a range of practical learning opportunities demonstrating how chemistry and bioprocessing can be key enablers of circularity across different industrial sectors.
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Learning Outcomes
1. The students will engage in professional conversations with industry partners enabling them to articulate how individual and societal values, norms and goals can support or hinder transformative sustainability
2. Apply a hackathon-based team-working approach to create unique solutions to specific circular economy challenges faced by industrial partners.
3. The students will develop a group e-portfolio to present their solution and demonstrate a systemic and holistic knowledge of circular economies.
4. Effectively identify and understand a specific problem or opportunity (creative thinking).
5. Generate novel ideas relating to a given topic or scenario (creative thinking)
6. Appropriately evaluate novel ideas relating to a given topic or scenario (creative thinking)
7. Critically reflect upon the creative thinking process (creative thinking)
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Hybrid teaching model with combination of live lectures and online synchronous sessions, as part of CBL module | | Portfolio Preparation | 18 | Preparation of group eportfolio and individual reflections on progress of challenge | | Directed learning | 12 | Students will be provided with recommended reading and multimedia resources (through Loop page) | | Group work | 24 | CBL module where students work in multidisciplinary teams | | Assignment Completion | 40 | CBL module, assessed through Group presentation (pitch to judges) and report, as well as individual reflection on disciplinary content | | Independent Study | 69 | Revision of past courses and how they relate to lecture materials for this module, identifying where concepts from this course are related to other modules |
| Total Workload: 187 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11838 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Emma Coyle | Module Teacher | Hasim Ibrahim |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Oral Examination | The students will engage in professional conversations demonstrating knowledge of circular practices (technical and social) to reshape the economic approach for different productive sectors. | 15% | n/a | | Group project | The students will apply a hackathon-based team-working approach to create unique solutions to specific circular economy challenges faced by industrial partners | 15% | n/a | | Professional Portfolio | The students will develop an e-portfolio to present their solution and demonstrate a systemic and holistic knowledge of circular economies | 30% | n/a | | Group presentation | The multidisciplinary students will develop tailored solutions through a marketing/awareness elevator pitch, (which is co-assessed by the industrial partners) incorporating social, business, behavioural and technical considerations of the circularity for specific sectors | 20% | n/a | | Reflective journal | The students will use Loop Reflect to consider the potential emotional implications of learning about sustainability and to reflect upon the creative thinking process | 20% | 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
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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
Challenge based learning module
Using a Challenge-Based-Learning framework the module will provide students with a range of practical learning opportunities demonstrating how chemistry and bioprocessing can be key enablers of circularity across different
industrial sectors. Students will engage with industry partners to learn more about the chemical and bioprocessing sectors, the current state of the art in sustainability and circularity, and will tackle current challenges to these sectors.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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