Module Details
Module Code: |
ZPRO H4101 |
Module Title:
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Research Project in Bioscience/Biopharmaceuticals
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Title:
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Research Project in Bioscience/Biopharmaceuticals
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Ann-Marie Enright
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Module Description: |
To develop the learner's knowledge, skills and competency in project planning, design and execution and in the analysis and presentation of data. To enable students 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 with due regard for GLP and Health and Safety and place it in the context of the wider scientific literature.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Access the appropriate literature, critically analyse the material and produce a literature review on a research question. Explain the rationale of his/her project in the light of the current literature and demonstrate a clear understanding of the projects aims and objectives |
LO2 |
Demonstrate competence in project design, planning, development and execution with due regard to GLP and health and safety where appropriate |
LO3 |
Work in a safe and professional manner and keep an accurate record of their work |
LO4 |
Demonstrate the ability to work independently, show initiative and solve problems. |
LO5 |
Critically analyse the data generated during the project , use statistical analysis where appropriate and present the data in an agreed format and demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of the project and its methodologies. |
LO6 |
Integrate the knowledge acquired through other modules on the programme in a practical manner and present a final project report in an agreed format orally present and defend work to peers and others. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Independent Research Project
An independent research project in environmental science, biosciences, Biopharmaceuticals, Bioforensics, bioinformatics or a related topic will be carried out by the student under the supervision and guidance of an academic. 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 referenced literature review and the final project report (introduction and the project rationale, methodology, project findings, discussion, conclusion, bibliography) in an agreed format in consultation with their supervisor who will correct a preliminary draft of each document.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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Reassessment Description Exam Board
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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 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Project |
24 Weeks per Stage |
6.00 |
144 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
30 Weeks per Stage |
3.27 |
98 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Lecture |
24 Weeks per Stage |
0.33 |
7.9200000762939498 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.33 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Kate Williams. (1995), Writing reports, Oxford Centre for Staff Development, Oxford, [ISBN: 1873576358].
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Maeve O'Connor; with cartoons by Jenny Gretton. (1991), Writing successfully in science, HarperCollins Academic, London, [ISBN: 0412446308].
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Geoffrey M. Clarke. Statistics and experimental design, E. Arnold, 1994., [ISBN: 0340593245].
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Lloyd R. Jaisingh. (2006), Statistics for the utterly confused, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0071461930].
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Leslie Davies. (1993), • Efficiency in research development and production..
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Samuels and Witmar. (1999), Statistics for the life sciences, 2nd.
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Derek Swetnam. (2000), Writing your dissertation : how to plan, prepare and present successful work, 3rd. Oxford.
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Michael Alley. (1996), The craft of scientific writing, Springer, New York, [ISBN: 0387947663].
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Other Resources |
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University of Toronto website,
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Centre for Excellence in Teaching and
Learning website,
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National Digital Learning Resource
website,
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