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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Scientific Literature
Module Code	BE257
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Phil Cummins Semester 2: Phil Cummins Autumn: Phil Cummins
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce the student to the formats by which scientific knowledge is stored and the methods by which it can be retrieved. To introduce the conventions used in scientific writing. To explain plagiarism and to instil an appreciation of the ethical aspects of scientific writing. To develop the skills required for effectiuve oral presentation of scientific information

Learning Outcomes

1. Research and access literature databases
2. Structure and write an essay
3. Cite and reference a scientific essay appropriately
4. Present a seminar on a science related topic
5. Review a scientific topic and explain the content in a clear and concise manner

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	2	No Description
Seminars	12	No Description
Assignment	111	2 Essays and presentation
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The formats of scientific literature, articles, reviews, reports, textbooks, data basesAccessing scientific knowledgeReferencing systems, plagiarismScientific literature search on.
(i) a topic of broad scientific interest and.

(ii) a topic of fundamental biological importance.Preparation of essays on each of (i) and (ii) above..
Powerpoint presentations.

The oral presentation of scientific information to an audience.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

GCB

BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE257

Date of Last Revision

11-JUN-10

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