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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
INTRA (Physics) |
| Module Code |
IN304 |
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School |
School of Physical Sciences |
Online Module Resources
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
27.5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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This module provides the students with relevant experience in a workplace environment. The workplace may be be in the industrial or university environment, local or overseas. Positions may be obtained through the INTRA office or found by the student. The duration of the placement is typically from the end of semester 1 to the beginning of semester 2.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Perform tasks appropriate (planning, execution, analysis) to a physicist in the workplace
2. Reflect critically on workplace results in the context of the Physics programme
3. Relate to professionals in the workplace
4. Produce a structured coherent report on the placement
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Integrated training (INTRA) | 750 | Workplace Training | | Total Workload: 750 |
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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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None |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Report (s) (written / oral) | Report on placement | 100% | Once per semester |
| 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
| PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for IN304 |
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