| Module Title |
MSHC Project/Dissertation |
| Module Code |
MCO1049 (ITS: CM538) |
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Faculty |
Communications |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
25 |
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Description
In this module students engage in an extensive examination of a topic in science communication, or produce a large-scale piece of creative or journalist work on science-based topics. The academic dissertation and the media production project both represent a substantial piece of independent work by students.
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Learning Outcomes
1. demonstrate their proven ability to undertake a major piece of independent academic or media production work
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Seminars | 20 | student presentations and discussion on project / dissertation topics | | Independent Study | 300 | self-directed research on selected topic | | Tutorial | 10 | direction by and discussion with supervisor | | Assignment Completion | 295 | preparation and submission of final project / dissertation |
| Total Workload: 625 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11691 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Declan Fahy | Module Teacher | Padraig Murphy |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Oral Examination | presentations to seminars of the project / dissertation subject and approach | 0% | Week 27 | | Project | 15,000-word academic dissertation or major media product | 100% | Sem 2 End |
| 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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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