Module: Project 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Project 2
Module Code	SPO1041 (ITS: SS419)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

Description

Students will be required to carry out a body of novel and independent research related to the fields of Physical Education, Education or Biology/Maths. The topic and structure of this research will be negotiated and designed with an assigned tutor/supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1D760081-C547-0001-4BBA-13701948196D
2. Design, justify and carry out research projects in the laboratory or field.
4. 6,7,8,9,10,11,20,21,22
5. 1
6. 1DAAA73F-299B-0001-4353-1AE81FF03CA0
7. Collect, record, process and analyse data using appropriate qualitative or quantitative techniques
9. 6,7,8,9,10,11,20,21
10. 2
11. 1DAAA73F-31C5-0001-2CD7-106D74338690
12. Use information sources (archives, library, online databases etc) appropriately, and work independently and as part of a research team.
14. 6,7,8,9,10,11,19,20,21,22
15. 3
16. 1DAAA73F-34DA-0001-7779-1C0018D01940
17. Communicate research findings with peers, supervisor and a second examiner clearly and concisely through written and oral means.
19. 6,7,8,21
20. 4
21. 1DAAA73F-34AE-0001-3FCD-618414C04AF0
22. Critically analyse and interpret data, and identify future directions for practice, policy and research in their area.
24. 6,7,8,9,10,11,19,20,21,22
25. 5
26. 1DAAA73F-3A41-0001-DB8C-BE10176D9AE0
27. Demonstrate time management skills necessary to complete the research project within given time constraints.
29. 7,8,9,11,19,20,21
30. 6

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	5	Supervisory lectures
Group work	125	Working as a group towards project goals
Laboratory	75	Hands on resarch
Lecture	20	Weekly meetings with supervisors
Independent Study	25	Reviewing literature
Independent Study	125	Write up, research design, analysis etc.
Total Workload: 375

Section Breakdown
CRN	11597	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Sarahjane Belton	Module Teacher	Robin Taylor

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Project	Project Written Thesis	60%	Week 12
Presentation	Presentation & Oral Defence of Research Project	25%	As required
Performance evaluation	Peer and Supervisor Contribution Evaluation	5%	As required
Assignment	Research Ethics Summary (Rationale)	10%	Week 4

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

Content will vary depending on discipline research is being carried out within, supervisors will direct students towards relevant content initially, students will ultimately be responsible for sourcing relevant readings

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None