Registry
Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
INTRA/Semester Abroad Module |
| Module Code |
MT315 |
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School |
DCUBS |
Online Module Resources
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
30 |
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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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The purpose of this module is to immerse students in a new aviation environment for a minimum of 4 months. This module has two options for completion – placement in an aviation business or exchange with a partner aviation management programme in European Business School (EBS) in Germany. </b>Students will be expected to integrate fully into their new environment and to function as employees/students of these new organisations. In taking this module it is intended that students gain the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned previously during their course in what is a new cultural situation. Students attending EBS must take 30 credits of modules relevant to their DCU programme. Both work placement and exchange are recorded as “Pass” or “Fail”.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Demonstrate an ability to function in a new aviation environment
2. Apply university-acquired knowledge to the work placement/exchange
3. Demonstrate reliability and application in the relevant setting
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Integrated training (INTRA) | 750 | Placement/Exchange | | 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) | INTRA Students: In order to complete INTRA, each student on work placement must submit an INTRA Report, to be emailed to intra@dcu.ie. The report is marked by the student's INTRA Tutor and must achieve a “satisfactory” rating. The purpose of the INTRA Report is to provide the student with an opportunity to document and evaluate their experience in the work place and comprises a reflective journal, a self-evaluation of performance and a self-development plan. <br/><br/>EBS Exchange Students: In order to complete the EBS programme exchange, each student must receive a “pass” for the 30 credits taken from EBS. Evaluation in each of the relevant modules in EBS will be evaluated as per EBS criteria. | 100% | 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
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None |
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Array |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AMPS | BSc in Aviation Man. with Pilot Studies |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT315 |
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