Module Details

Module Code: ZPRO C3100
Module Title: Bioscience Project and Workplace Planning
Title: Bioscience Project and Workplace Planning
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Jim Nolan
Domains:  
Module Description: 1. To give the student an insight in the area of project design, management and operation from idea generation to final outcome including problem solving , the possibility of commercial potential
2. To allow students to apply their analytical research skills.
3. To give the student an insight into the requirements of the modern work place and the prerequisites required for the transition from academic life to the work environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify a suitable experimental design, plan, develop and execute the project using appropriate methods and meeting the essential requirements as specified for the project.
LO2 Find, organise, analyse and communicate background information from credible sources and use this to contextualise and discuss project results and other inquiry based activities in an appropriate format.
LO3 Produce and present a project report and other documents in the agreed scientific style to peers and others via written, orala nd other means.
LO4 Understand the transition from the academic to the workplace environment and understand the various facets of a modern workplace situation. Prepare for and take part in a mock interview.
LO5 Demonstrate proficiency in working within a team setting, meeting deadlines as required and develop time management,organisational and entrepreneurial skills.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Project 1
Overview of experimental design, critical review of resources and preparation to scientific writing according to scientific paper standards.
Project 2
Planning and carrying out a background survey to ‘scope’ the project. Identification of credible source from digital and other sources.Organising and summarising information. Correct attribution of sources citations and references. Plagiarism and how to avoid it. Learningfrom Turnitin. Annotated bibliographies. Health and Safety issues, Risk assessment. MSDS, ordering materials.
Project 3
Week by week work-plan, to facilitate optimum use of and exposure to various and relevant laboratory facilities and techniques which may include, analytical, microbiological, chemical biochemical and sensory techniques as appropriate.
Project 4
Recording data. Lab book maintenance , cGLP, use of controls, calibration of equiment, validation of methods.
Project 5
Data treatment and analysis , mathematical transformation, statistical evaluation. Use of Tables and Figures.
Work place planning 1
Essential requirements for the transition from the academic to the work environment.
Work place planning 2
Methods of recruitment (job specific)
Work place planning 3
Letter of application and curriculum vitae preparation (review, job specific) mock interview, demonstrate a passion
Work place planning 4
Understanding the job requirements (technical and other)
Project and Workplace planning
Finding credible sourses of information. Scientific academic writing. Referencing sytems. Organising and manging sources of information. Communication skills, oral, written and presentation to groups, producing posters.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Project70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Work in a team setting to solve various work based problems posed via scenarios and case studies. Prepare progress reports, adhere to deadline as required.
Develop and optimise their application letter and curriculum vitae and realising their importance, and undergoing a "mock interview or equivalent" to prepare for the workplace. Assessment might include the use of virtual environments such as blackboard, Teams etc.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 35
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project planning, project background; definition of project aims,organisation and execution; problem solving. Adherence tocGLP and Health and Safety regulations. Data recording,appropriate use and analyses of results and hypothesis testing.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final report written in appropriate scientific style, such a paper,to include background; Materials and Methods; Results and discussion, conclusions ad reference list in accordance with the Institute referencing style.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Oral/ poster presentation and defense to peers and others.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Peer-and Self Assessment of team's work
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Project 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 30 Weeks per Stage 5.93 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David J Glass. (2014), Experimental Designfor Biologists, 2nd. Cold Harbor Spring, New York, p.263, [ISBN: 781621820413].
  • Alexandra Cavoulacos,Kathryn Minshew. (2019), The New Rules of Work, Broadway Business, p.336, [ISBN: 9781984823168].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: