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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Advanced Analytical Applications
Module Code	CS409
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Aoife Morrin Semester 2: Aoife Morrin Autumn: Aoife Morrin
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to research methods for reviewing analytical topics. In this module students will develop knowledge and skills in literature research methods in an analytical chemistry context. The participants will also develop their presentation and communication skills. The approach taken in this module is primarily tutorial based. The participants research two given analytical topics using high quality research methods. These must be presented in a scientifc manner in written form, orally and via poster presentation. Overall, this module provides a platform to allow the participant to develop the skill of literature research as well as scientific presentation.Students are expected to interact with their assigned supervisor via the scheduled tutorials, contribute to class presentations, utilise the academic library resources provided by DCU for preparation of their assignments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Research an analytical problem using high quality research information including peer-reviewed academic journals
2. Understand, critique and summarise research articles in analytical chemistry
3. Analyse and present information and data relating to an analytical problem
4. Write a comprehensive literature review on analytical chemistry research
5. Write proficiently in a scientific manner
6. Present findings orally on a literature revew based on analytical chemistry
7. Discuss research findings in a scientific manner during a presentation
8. Present findings via a poster presentation on an analytical research topic

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	36	No Description
Independent learning	89	Literature research, writing review, presentation and poster preparation
Total Workload: 125

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 range of topical analytical problems are presented and students choose problems of interest to them to solve..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Literature review on specified analytical topic and oral presentation on findings	50%	Week 6
Assignment	Poster presentation on specified analytical topic	50%	Week 12

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

1015, Website, DRHEA, 0, Developing an Oral Presentation, http://www.drhea.ie/undergradresearch/files/developing%20a%20poster%20final.pdf, 1016, Website, DRHEA, 0, Developing an Academic Poster, http://www.drhea.ie/undergradresearch/files/presentations%20guide%20final.pdf,

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