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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description Module aims: In this module, students will participate in a three-month research placement within the School of Biotechnology or in other Institutes in DCU. Alternatively, if you are working in a relevant Industry you may undertake your research project in your place of work. This module will help students develop the research skills needed to adopt a problem-solving approach to scientific research in biomedical diagnostics and therapeutics. Guidance will be provided in the basic methodology of scientific research and in summarising, elaborating and explaining research results. Students will also gain a number of transferable skills, including communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Students will provide the structure of their own literature review/project plan and this should clearly identify the context of the proposed research, and status of the field, together with realistic time scale for completion. Students will complete a dissertation that will include a full scientific report of their project. Also, students will give an oral presentation of their project to all Principle Investigators and mentors involved in the project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Locate the source information and literature necessary for your research thesis and literature review. 2. Apply the methods and procedures of scientific research and development on a novel topic pertaining to diagnostics or therapeutics. 3. Identify logical approaches to experimental design, analytical measurement, and data analysis. 4. Prepare a research thesis that provides a summary and critical analysis of the scientific research that was carried out in this project. 5. Deliver an oral presentation of your research topic. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities The specific research area for each individual project will be agreed upon by the student and the academic and/or industrial advisors. Specific research and evaluation criteria will apply in the individual projects. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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