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Module Title	Project 2
Module Code	SS419
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Ronan Murphy	Office Number	XB10
Level	4	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	20
Tutorials	5
Laboratories	100
Seminars	5
Independent Learning Time	20

Total	150
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

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.

Indicative Syllabus

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.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

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).

Programme or List of Programmes

PEB

B.Sc Physical Education and Biology

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