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Module Specifications

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

Module Title Professional Work Practices
Module Code MS518
School School of Mathematics
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Colm Fitzgerald
Semester 2: Colm Fitzgerald
Autumn: Colm Fitzgerald
Module TeacherColm Fitzgerald
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The aim of this module is to ensure that the successful candidate can model data, document the work (including maintaining an audit trail), analyse the methods used and outputs generated and communicate the approach, results and conclusions - and to more generally cover professional working practices, and the application of actuarial theory and techniques to actuarial practice.

Learning Outcomes



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture30No Description
Independent learning time45No Description
Total Workload: 75

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
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Computerised test/examn/a100%n/a
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
    None
    Array
    Programme or List of Programmes
    GCAAGrad Certificate Actuarial Applications
    Timetable this semester: Timetable for MS518
    Date of Last Revision14-AUG-09
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