ZWKP H4101 - Work Placement Bioscience/Biopharmaceuticals
Module Details
Module Code:
ZWKP H4101
Module Title:
Work Placement Bioscience/Biopharmaceuticals
Title:
Work Placement Bioscience/Biopharmaceuticals
Module Level::
8
Credits::
15
Module Coordinator:
Paula Rankin
Module Author::
Paula Rankin
Domains:
Module Description:
To provide the student with an opportunity, within a structured setting, to gain experience of the work environment in the scientific, pharmaceutical, environmental or industrial sector.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Learning Outcome Description
LO1
Be able to describe and discuss the host company and evaluate the organisation's contribution to the industrial and commercial environment in which it operates.
LO2
Work individually and through team based scenarios in a dynamic work environment.
LO3
Apply, develop and integrate skill sets studied in the academic programme with those acquired during work placement.
LO4
Demonstrate an ability to behave ethically, professionally and socially integrate within an industrial context.
LO5
Critically reflect on and analyse their own performance, abilities and achievements in choosing and acquiring placement and in conducting their workplace.
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
Placement
The work placement will generally involve work in private enterprises, consultancy firms, government departments or non-governmental organisations in Ireland or abroad. The work placement can alternatively involve participation in an appropriate research project. Students who already have extensive and relevant work experience from third year of the programme may be exempt from the full work placement in fourth year on a case by case basis.
The work placement will normally commence after the students have taken their final examinations i.e. early June of 4th year for a minimum of 12 weeks. Suitable work place experience of a similar duration if acquired between 3rd and 4th year may also be considered to fulfill this element of the course.
The Careers Office at IT Carlow will be supported by the course board and placement coordinator to ensure that all students are placed in a relevant work environment. Members of the course board will monitor the students' progress throughout placement by maintaining contact with both the student and the supervisor in the host organisation.
In an instance when a student is unable to take up an outside placement or under other exceptional circumstances the Department will provide an alternative desktop based assignment relating to general placement activities and tasks, This may include a comprehensive study on the organisational structure, mission, products, services and current and emerging trends relating to the company or organisation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Assessments
Full Time
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Other
% of Total Mark
100
Timing
n/a
Learning Outcomes
1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked
No
Assessment Description A detailed work placement report submitted to the college placement supervisor at the end of placement. This module is graded as Pass/Fail
No Project
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
Work - based Learning
Contact
Work placement
30 Weeks per Stage
0.03
1
Total Weekly Contact Hours
0.03
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Irene Sheridan and Margaret Linehan. (2011), Work Placement in Third-Level Programmes, REAP Project Cork; CIT Press, [ISBN: 9781906953].
This module does not have any article/paper resources