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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	ESH Project
Module Code	BE490
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Blanaid White Semester 2: Blanaid White Autumn: Blanaid White
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

In this module the student will gain experience in carrying out research on a project in the area of Environmental Science and Health

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and undertake research, working as an individual, to achieve a greater understanding of an environmental problem or topic.
2. Use advanced laboratory instrumentation and/or computing tools to achieve the project aim.
3. Maintain an accurate and clear record of the research findings on a daily basis.
4. Communicate the results of the project to an audience by oral presentation.
5. Report the results of the research in a written thesis demonstrating an understanding of the results and the conclusions drawn.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Laboratory	500	research
Total Workload: 500

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

A research project will be chosen by the student.
The project will be carried out over a 12 week period..

On completion of the project, the student will present their findings both in an oral presentation and in a written report following guidlines provided.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral presentations	Oral Presentation of findings	10%	n/a
Report (s) (written / oral)	Thesis	90%	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 2

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

ESH

BSc Environmental Science & Health

ESHI

BSc Environmental Science &Health (Int)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE490

Date of Last Revision

16-JAN-09