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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Introduction to Experim Biol & Health and Saf
Module Code	CS208
School	School of Chemical Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Peter Kenny Semester 2: Peter Kenny Autumn: Peter Kenny
Module Teacher	Peter Kenny
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To be aware of all aspects of health and safety regulations applicable to schools.To introduce the safety health and welfare at work act 1989, and the importance of this act. To develop an appreciation of essential rules for laboratory safety.To develop an understanding of how the teacher must organise themselves and the laboratory to ensure students complete their practical coursework and maximise their time spent in the laboratory. To develop methods for planning and preparation of course materials, and organising an efficient layout of the laboratory.

Learning Outcomes

1. Find information of the hazards, storage and disposal of chemicals.
2. Manage a school laboratory in a safe manner
3. Be aware of accident prevention and the use of safety equipment
4. Safely extinguish any type of fire
5. Be aware of the basic concepts for science laboratories, such as design, services, organization and management

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	3	No Description
Independent learning	2	No Description
Total Workload: 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

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Oral presentations	Safety in science teaching/laboratory management	100%	Sem 1 End

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

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSA

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

ECSAO