Module Details
Module Code: |
ZANA C3100 |
Module Title:
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Analytical Project and Workplace Planning
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Title:
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Analytical Project and Workplace Planning
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
John Cleary
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Module Description: |
To give the learner an insight in the area of project design, management, and execution, from idea generation to final outcome and interpretation of findings. To allow learners to apply their analytical research skills. 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 |
Plan and implement a laboratory based analytical/research project; including choosing a topic, reviewing relevant literature/analytical methods, designing and planning the project, carrying out the required programme of experiments, and reporting and defending the project. |
LO2 |
Liaise with supervisors and technical staff to plan a practical programme from week to week, adapt tasks as required, demonstrate technical problem solving abilities, and work collaboratively with peers to plan access to instrumentation. |
LO3 |
Describe the various facets of a modern workplace and the transition from the academic to the workplace environment. |
LO4 |
Demonstrate proficiency in working individually or within a team setting, time management and working to schedules, organisational and entrepreneurial skills, and an ability to “hit the ground running” within the workplace. |
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 1.1
Choice of project, idea generation, project proposal in consultation with course lecturers.
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Project 1.2
Planning and literature survey to ‘scope’ the project. Safety issues, MSDS, ordering materials.
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Project 1.3
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 1.4
Log book design, control, and operation
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Project 1.5
Data treatment to integrate statistical evaluation
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Project 1.6
Essential requirements for the transition from the academic to the work environment
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Project 1.7
Methods of recruitment (job specific)
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Project 1.8
Letter of application and curriculum vitae preparation (review, job specific) mock interview, demonstrate a passion
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Project 1.9
Understanding the job requirements (technical and other)
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Project 1.10
Communication skills, oral, written and presentation to groups
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Project 1.11
Project presentations
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Project 1.12
Basic entrepreneurial, marketing and business skills
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Project 1.13.
Company structure within Ireland and beyond
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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 |
24 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
24 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
Project |
24 Weeks per Stage |
2.50 |
60 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
24 Weeks per Stage |
6.92 |
166 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Dawson, M. (2010), Communication Skills for the biosciences, Wiley higher education.
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Matthews, J.R and Matthews R.W.. (2008), Successful scientific writing: A step-by-step guide for the biological and medical sciences, 3rd. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK.
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F H Jardine. (1995), How to do your project in chemistry, Chapman & Hall.
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S Harrad, L Batty, M Diamond, G Arhonditsis. (2008), Student projects in environmental Science., Wiley.
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Gina Wisker. (2018), The Undergraduate Research Handbook, Red Globe Press, p.343, [ISBN: 9781137341488].
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Cliodhna McCormac,James Davis,Pagona Papakonstantinou,Neil I. Ward. (2012), Research Project Success, Royal Society of Chemistry, p.140, [ISBN: 9781849733823].
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Other Resources |
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