Module Details

Module Code: ZPRO C4101
Module Title: Research Project in Pharmaceutics
Title: Research Project in Pharmaceutics
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: John Cleary
Domains:  
Module Description: • To develop the learner’s knowledge, skills and competency in project planning, design, and execution with due regard for Health and Safety and good laboratory practices, and in the analysis and presentation of data.
• To enable the learner to present results in the context of the current stage of knowledge in oral and written form.
• To allow the learner to work independently to address a research question and place it the context of the wider scientific literature.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Access appropriate literature sources, critically analyse the material and produce a literature review on a selected research question; explain the rationale of the project in the light of the current literature and demonstrate a clear understanding of the projects aims and objectives.
LO2 Design, plan, and execute a research project with due regard to Health and Safety and good laboratory practice; work in a safe and professional manner and keep a detailed and accurate record of their work.
LO3 Demonstrate the ability to work independently, show initiative, and solve problems; to work collaboratively with peers and technical staff to schedule access to instrumentation; to integrate and utilise in a practical manner the knowledge acquired through other modules on the programme.
LO4 Analyse and interpret the data generated during the project, applying software packages for statistical analysis where appropriate; identify and elucidate the limitations of the project and its methodologies and identify opportunities for further development of the work.
LO5 Present a project report in agreed written and oral formats, using appropriate audio-visual and/or online technologies, and defend work to peers and supervisors.
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
An independent laboratory based research project in one of the following areas: pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, drug formulation, cosmetic formulation, food formulation, drug delivery, waste control/treatment, environmental analysis, process control, process modelling, process optimisation, will be carried out by the student under the supervision and guidance of an academic supervisor. The project involves the development of autonomous self-directed learning in consultation with supervisors and others. Students are assigned at least one supervisor who will guide them through the process, meeting with them regularly. Students have access to the expertise of the entire supervisory team and are expected to avail of such. Students are expected to engage in group learning by discussing their project with each other and helping with problem solving. They must record the ongoing progress of their project and the analysis of their data in a laboratory notebook, diary or in another format that will be will be monitored by their supervisor. Students will write up the final project report in an agreed format including the literature survey and project rationale, methodology, results, discussion and/or recommendations in consultation with their supervisor who will provide feedback on preliminary drafts.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Literature survey of suitable scope and relevance, including appropriate references.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project workplan presentation
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final written report and analysis
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Performance in laboratory, including analytical and general laboratory skills, organisation, working with peers, safe work practices. Assessment by project supervisor and laboratory supervisory team.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentation and defence
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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 Ten hours lectures covering literature review, database access, project planning and risk assessment, scientific writing and referencing. 24 Weeks per Stage 0.42 10
Laboratory Contact Project laboratory work 12 Weeks per Stage 13.33 160
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 30 Weeks per Stage 2.67 80
Total Weekly Contact Hours 13.75
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gina Wisker. (2018), The Undergraduate Research Handbook, Red Globe Press, p.343, [ISBN: 9781137341488].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cliodhna McCormac,James Davis,Pagona Papakonstantinou,Neil I. Ward. (2012), Research Project Success, Royal Society of Chemistry, p.140, [ISBN: 9781849733823].
  • Colin Robson. (2007), How to do a Research Project: a guide for undergraduate students, Wiley-Blackwell, p.172, [ISBN: 9781405114905].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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