| Module Title |
Project 1 |
| Module Code |
SPO1032 (ITS: SS326) |
|
Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
|
NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
|
|
Description
Student will learn how to conduct a scientific literature search, how to structure and reference scientific writing, and how to verbally communicate scientific information.
|
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate the ability to access relevant up-to-date, scientific information from the primary literature, collate the information and write an overview of the subject chosen. 2. 1DAAA742-AC6A-0001-D427-16C984BA2FE0 3. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in presenting and discussing their literature review with peers and supervisors.
|
| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
|---|
| Lecture | 10 | Introductory lectures | | Group work | 30 | Working together as a group towards project objectives | | Online activity | 10 | Sourcing relevant information | | Lecture | 20 | Weekly meetings with supervisor | | Independent Study | 55 | Writing, presentation preparation, data analysis, dissemination of information |
| Total Workload: 125 |
|
|
| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21068 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Kevin O'Brien | Module Teacher | Eimear Holland, Robin Taylor |
|
| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Essay | Literature review on specific topic | 90% | Week 30 | | Performance evaluation | Supervisor mark | 10% | Week 30 |
| 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
Error parsing Indicative Content: Syntax error - 4 |
Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Jerry R. Thomas, Jack K. Nelson, Stephen J. Silverman: 2005, Research methods in physical activity, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 0736056203
Articles: None |
Other Resources
None |
|
|
|
|