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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	LAB Rotations
Module Code	BE599
School	School of Biotechnology
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module provides practical research experience for students entering structured PhD programmes where they must choose their own PhD project. In this module they will do three 8 week projects in order to gain important laboratory skills such as experimental design, data analysis and data interpretation. Furthermore they will learn how to critically discuss their results and present them. after they complete this module they will choose their PhD project and supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop new experimental design or computational methods to address a scientific question
2. Prepare experiments competetently and accurately record experimental data
3. Assess and interpret results competently
4. Present results in a clear and concise manner
5. Discuss results critically in the context of the project and published work
6. Compare their experiences during each rotation in order to make an informed choice regarding their PhD project

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Placement	630	No Description
Independent learning time	120	No Description
Total Workload: 750

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

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Presentation and write up	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

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Programme or List of Programmes

AMPD

PhD

AMPM

MSc

AMPT

PhD-track

BTPD