Module: Masters Research Project

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Masters Research Project
Module Code	PHY1072 (ITS: PS516)
Faculty	Physical Sciences	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	30

Description

Develop the research skills needed to evaluate, improve or characterise an aspect of an industrial plasma application. Help the students adopt a numerate, problem solving approach to application development, process evaluation and quality control. Provide guidance in the basic methodology of scientific research and in summarising, elaborating and explaining research results. Improve report writing and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a logical approach to experimental design.
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	7	No Description
Total Workload: 7

Section Breakdown
CRN	11731	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Paul Swift	Module Teacher	Samantha Fahy

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Report(s)	Project report	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

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

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