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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Literature Survey
Module Code	CS453
School	School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paraic James Semester 2: Paraic James Autumn: Paraic James
Module Teacher	Paraic James
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop the ability to access relevant scientific information from the primary literature, collate the information and write an overview of the subject chosen.

Learning Outcomes

1. Source relevant literature
2. Evaluate relevance of literature
3. Critically evaluate research
4. Write a written report on the reviewed literature
5. Cite reference sources correctly

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Library	45	No Description
Independent learning	80	No Description
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

Subject to be chosen from a list of topics provided by members of staff of Chemical Sciences at start of semester 1 in year 4..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Literature Review	100%	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

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sc.

BSc in Analytical Science

BSc in Chemistry with French

BSc in Chemistry with German

Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS453

Date of Last Revision

19-AUG-08