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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Human Sciences A
Module Code	HSA
School	Oscail
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	C1, CT1, HS2, MS001
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

A module where students explore the relevance of understanding the culture in which technologies are designed and deployed for management of IT, design of IT, and everyday use of current and future generations of IT. It enables students to develop a critical position on technology use, experience and adoption in social and cultural contexts, and allows students to carry out an empirical research project (e.g. test a prototype, survey of organisational implication of some new ICT, case study of design and appropriation of new ICT, cultural consequences of e-learning in a specific school/business etc.). As well as developing the relevant research skills, an examination is also made of the relevance of research in the business and everyday world of ICT, and shaping an attitude toward professional practice as reflective, evidence-based practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse data using quantitative and qualitative methods.
2. Complete a research proposal.
3. Critically evaluate a substantial research literature.
4. Carry out an empirical research project in a scientific,professional manner (with supervision).
5. Apply ethical standards in research.
6. Collect and analyse data utilising the qualitative,quantitative, or mixed methods.
7. Write a concise and professionally orientated scientificreport on what they have discovered, modelled on a relevantjournal article.
8. Reflect on lessons learned in the process of carrying out theresearch project.
9. Apply teamworking skills and values in mutual online supportenvironment.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	16	No Description
Moodle discussion	50	No Description
Independent learning time	434	No Description
Total Workload: 500

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

Researching People's Interactions with Technology.
In this module students explore the relevance of understanding the culture in which technologies are designed and deployed for management of IT, design of IT, and everyday use of current and future generations of IT. It enables students to develop a critical position on technology use, experience and adoption in social and cultural contexts, and allows students to carry out an empirical research project (e.g. test a prototype, survey of organisational implication of some new ICT, case study of design and appropriation of new ICT, cultural consequences of e-learning in a specific school/business etc.). As well as developing the relevant research skills, an examination is also made of the relevance of research in the business and everyday world of ICT, and shaping an attitude toward professional practice as reflective, evidence-based practice..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment 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 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

4862, Various, 0, See Module Text and Moodle for full list of readings,

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Management of Info Syst/Info Tech

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

ITS

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for HSA

Date of Last Revision

08-DEC-10