Registry

Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Integrated Research Topics
Module Code	BE372
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Module summary• To give the student an experience of working in a bioprocessing or bioscience research laboratory, in accordance with relevant health and safety practices.• To apply his/her theoretical knowledge and practical skills learned to date to a bioprocessing or bioscience investigation.• To develop transferable skills, which may include: data recording, data analysis, report writing, problem solving, teamwork, independent thinking.

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform various laboratory methods used in a particular bioprocessing/ bioscience field (PO1, PO3, PO4)
2. Critically evaluate the results obtained for accuracy and precision (PO2, PO3, PO4)
3. Describe the significance of these results for the host laboratory’s work (PO2, PO4, PO5)
4. Record data and comments in a clear and organized way, in hard copy and electronically (PO2, PO5)
5. Describe his/her activities/results to the mentor, implement the mentor’s advice and demonstrate good workplace qualities, including attendance, punctuality, reliability (PO5, PO6, PO7, PO8)
6. Summarize his/her activities in an end-of-placement report (PO5, PO6)
7. State the personal protection measures and safe practices appropriate to the host laboratory and to the procedures conducted in it (PO7, PO8)
8. Apply the knowledge gained from the host laboratory to other aspects of their scientific programme (PO1, PO2, PO7, PO8)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Independent learning	375	No Description
Total Workload: 375

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

Indicative Syllabus.
Since each placement is custom and laboratory- or project-specific, there is no general indicative syllabus. The mentor will supply a tasklist, project specification, standard methods/ operating procedures and/or other material, as appropriate..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practice assessment record	The module is assessed by a combination of (i) inspection of the student’s laboratory notebook, (ii) the student’s formal end-of-placement report and (iii) the mentor’s assessment of the student’s performance. The last may include remarks on any or all of the following: Technical Knowledge, Quality of Work, Efficiency, Initiative, Reliability, Interaction with others, Attendance/punctuality	100%	n/a

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 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

SAMPB

STAND ALONE MODULE (BIOTECHNOLOGY)

SHSA

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

SHSAO

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE372