Module Details
Module Code: |
ZPRO C3100 |
Module Title:
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Bioscience Project and Workplace Planning
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Title:
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Bioscience Project and Workplace Planning
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Jim Nolan
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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.
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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 |
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.
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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 |
Project 1
Overview of experimental design, critical review of resources and preparation to scientific writing according to scientific paper standards.
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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.
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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.
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Project 4
Recording data. Lab book maintenance , cGLP, use of controls, calibration of equiment, validation of methods.
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Project 5
Data treatment and analysis , mathematical transformation, statistical evaluation. Use of Tables and Figures.
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Work place planning 1
Essential requirements for the transition from the academic to the work environment.
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Work place planning 2
Methods of recruitment (job specific)
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Work place planning 3
Letter of application and curriculum vitae preparation (review, job specific) mock interview, demonstrate a passion
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Work place planning 4
Understanding the job requirements (technical and other)
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 30.00% |
Project | 70.00% |
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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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Project |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
30 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
178 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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David J Glass. (2014), Experimental Designfor Biologists, 2nd. Cold Harbor Spring, New York, p.263, [ISBN: 781621820413].
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Alexandra Cavoulacos,Kathryn Minshew. (2019), The New Rules of Work, Broadway Business, p.336, [ISBN: 9781984823168].
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Other Resources |
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IT Carlow. Module BlackBoard page,
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IT Carlow Library,
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National Measurement Institute,
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Environmental Protection Agency,
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Other scientific Websites as deemed
necessary. URL.
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Irish jobs.ie/ Whitewater recruitment. (2016), video "Interview preparation".
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IT Tallaght. How to research your assignment,
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University of Cardiff. Evaluating
Information,
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University of Cardiff. Information resource bank,
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IT Carlow. Credit where credit is due,
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University of Leeds. You be the judge,
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IT Tallaght. How to reference your sources,
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