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

Module Title Fundamental Science - Cell Biology
Module Code BE540
School School of Biotechnology
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Module TeacherCiaran Fagan
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an array of up to date topics in the field of biological sciences. These topics can then be discussed in the class room with their own students. Students are given lectures how to write scientifically and how to source scientific literature efficiently.Topics addressed with students are from the following areas of biological science and give the students a wide variety of topics for use in the classroom: Molecular Evolution, immunology, Virology, Human health, Human genetics, and ethics are currently offered but these topics vary year on year.

Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss a variety of biological topics with peers and with students in a class room situation.
2. Give detail on up to the minute biological discoveries
3. Write scientifically
4. Assess the scientific literature critically, and formulate scientific arguments
5. Describe in detail a number of different biological problems and solutions.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture18lecture series on biological topics of interest
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)4.5meeting between student and supervisor to discuss literature survey
Independent learning time165Time to read literature and write literature sruvey
Total Workload: 187.5

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
lecture materials.
lecture materials are provided by each lecturer on the lecture series that year. This material varies from year to year..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
EssayEach student is assigned a topic for research, and each student writes a literature survey on their assigned topic.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
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    GCSEDGCert in Science Education
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for BE540
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