Module Details
Module Code: |
ZPRO C4101 |
Module Title:
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Research Project in Pharmaceutics
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Title:
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Research Project in Pharmaceutics
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
John Cleary
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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.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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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 |
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.
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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 |
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 |
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Contact |
Project laboratory work |
12 Weeks per Stage |
13.33 |
160 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
30 Weeks per Stage |
2.67 |
80 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
13.75 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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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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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 |
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This module does not have any other resources |
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