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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Issues in Contemporary Science
Module Code	BE512
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Clare Scalzo Semester 2: Clare Scalzo Autumn: Clare Scalzo
Module Teacher	Clare Scalzo
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module explores scientific, ethical, moral and social issues arising from contemporary science and technology, through examples taken from each of the three major scientific disciplines (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). The module highlights how basic science and technology lead to applications and how these applications raise issues. Students are expected attend lectures, contribute to seminars and engage in group discussions. Students will also prepare a presentation and essay on a relevant topic as part of the course.

Learning Outcomes

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	Contemporary Science Lecture
Debate	12	Facilitated Class Debate
Independent learning	30	Library Work
Directed learning	20	Directed Reading
Group work	10	Collaborative Learning
Group work	10	Project Preparation
Assignment	30	Presentation & Essay
Total Workload: 124

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

Module Topics.
Immunology & Disease.

Nanotechnology.
Waste Management.

Future Health.
Science Funding-Who funds Science?.

Infertility.
Alternative Energy Sources.

Lectures are delivered by researchers specializing in these fields; each lecture is followed, in the week after, by student-led seminar on issues arising from the topics presented..

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 1

Indicative Reading List

Lecturer provided: 0, Students are required to keep abreast of current scientific issues by reading New Scientist, Scientific American, National Geographic, National & International newspapers and websites.,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

MBD

MSc in Biomedical Diagnostics

MSC

M.Sc. in Science Communication

SHSA

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

SHSAO

Study Abroad (Science & Health)