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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
Module Title |
Project 2
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Module Code |
SS419
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Ronan Murphy | Office Number | XB10 |
Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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- To enable students to undertake a research project in an area related to Physical Education and Biology.
- To develop the necessary skills to design and execute a research project.
- To develop skills in problems solving, experimental planning and lateral thinking.
- To develop the ability to present, interpret and discuss research results.
- To contextualise their research with relevant studies and reports in the literature.
- To drawn novel interpretations and develop novel hypothesis based on their findings.
- To develop a team approach where appropriate.
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Learning Outcomes
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Depending on their choice of research subject, students should gain:
- The ability to design and execute research experiments in the laboratory, or research projects in the field or in the archives.
- 'Hands on' experience with routine laboratory equipment or practical understanding of experimentation to complement lectures.
- The capability of working independently and in a research team.
- The ability to communicate findings with supervisor and plan complementary experiments and work.
- The ability to design and plan a project.
- Develop time management skills necessary to complete the project within given time constraints.
- Develop skills in accurately recording experimental and other data.
- The ability to critically analyse and interpret data.
- The ability to present results in a clear and concise manner.
- Use of information sources - archives, library, computer etc.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
20
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Tutorials |
5
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Laboratories |
100
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Seminars |
5
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Independent Learning Time |
20
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Total |
150
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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- The student will research a directed or chosen project, based on their choice from a list, submitted by various academic staff teaching on the Physical Education and Biology programme, in semester 6 for project 1 (literature review).
- The student will commence the research project, having undertaken the Literature Review module (SS326) and researched the background to the project.
- The student will spend 20-25 hours per week for an eight-week period undertaking the project (this includes lectures, meetings with supervisors, tutorials, seminars and laboratory work).
- On completion of the project, the student will present their results at a series of seminars to an audience of peers and academic staff as well as submitting a typed report of the research, in the form of a scientific paper, for inspection and grading.
Core Transferable Skills:
- Research methodology.
- Laboratory skills.
- Communication.
- Lateral thinking and Learning.
- Organisation.
- Ethics.Information technology.
- The ability to critically analyse and interpret data.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:
Relevant research articles, reviews and books.
Essential:
- The majority of the essential reading will have been covered in SS326 (Literature and Project Review). Additional reading will be indicated during lectures and tutorials by the module coordinator and/or project supervisors.
- Supplementary: Supplementary reading will be outlined by individual project mentors (relevant to the specific projects).
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Programme or List of Programmes
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PEB | B.Sc Physical Education and Biology |
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