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Module Title	Literature Survey
Module Code	CS453
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Paraic James	Office Number	X108
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop the ability to access relevant scientific information from the primary literature, collate the information and write an overview of the subject chosen.

Learning Outcomes

1. Source relevant literature
2. Evaluate relevance of literature
3. Critically evaluate research
4. Write a written report on the reviewed literature
5. Cite reference sources correctly

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	45	No Description
Independent Study	80	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Subject to be chosen from a list of topics provided by members of staff of Chemical Sciences at start of semester 1 in year 4.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AC	BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
CF	BSc in Chemistry with French
CG	BSc in Chemistry with German

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