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

Module Title Chemistry Education Project
Module Code CS457
School School of Chemical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Odilla Finlayson
Semester 2: Odilla Finlayson
Autumn: Odilla Finlayson
Module TeacherOdilla Finlayson
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
To introduce the students to the main criteria in selecting and carrying out a project linking science with education To select a scientific topic/area of interest and to investigate it fully To develop the students understanding and awareness of research tools

Learning Outcomes



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

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
Students will be able to decide on a science education project and, after approval by the staff, will be able to implement it Projects must be on a science topic and should be relevant to teaching and learning of scienceIdeally the project will involve several different media (e.g. experimental, video material, web package, resource pack etc)Also there will be an opportunity provided to demonstrate the material developed within the second level school system...
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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
  • 0: Essential:The Chemistry Laboratory Manual.Supplementary:Lecture Course material.Chemistry Leaving Certificate Syllabus Department of Education and Science.,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
SEBSc Science Education
Timetable this semester: Timetable for CS457
Date of Last Revision17-JUN-08
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