Registry
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 |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
Students will be required to carry out a body of novel and independent research within the school environment. The topic and structure of this research will be negotiated and designed with the assigned tutor/supervisor, though the two options below offer broad guidelines.
1. Physical Education Research:
Students should identify a research question based on the school environment or in sport in general. This may be relating to athletes, general public, teachers or pupils, to individuals or groups, to a single school or to a group of schools or to any sporting environment. Students may work individually, or in small groups if the depth of research is sufficient to warrant more than one researcher. Research may be qualitative or quantitative in nature. The topic and structure of this research should be negotiated with the assigned tutor. At the end of the 12-week research period (Semester 7), students will complete a Research Dissertation (to take the form of a paper). The topic, structure and resulting research paper will be negotiated with the assigned tutor. A formal presentation to the class and staff will also form part of the assessment.
2. Biology Research relating to Physical Education:
Students will work in groups or individually to study an aspect of biological interest to human physiology and its relation to physical education. Students will work in the laboratories learning the techniques and applying these principles to a small study. The lecturers involved will directly supervise work. At the end of the 12-week research period (Semester 7) in the labs, students will complete a Research Dissertation (to take the form of a paper). The topic, structure and resulting research paper will be negotiated with the assigned tutor. A formal presentation to the class and staff will also form part of the assessment.
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Learning Outcomes
1. 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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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 10 | Supervisory lectures | | Group work | 100 | Working as a group towards project goals | | Laboratory | 50 | Hands on resarch | | Lecture | 15 | Weekly meetings with supervisors | | Independent Study | 25 | Literature review | | Independent Study | 50 | Write up, research design, analysis etc. | | Total Workload: 250 |
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
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
None
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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| 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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