Module Details

Module Code: PLAC7005
Title: Industrial Placement
Long Title: Industrial Placement
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The student will experience the daily routine of working in the BioPharmaChem industry or in a relevant research environment
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Preparation of CV and Placement application process. Critique the role the BioPharmaChem Industry in Ireland.
LO2 Perform a range of tasks encountered in the laboratory and/or other environments within the BioPharmaChem industry / research organisation.
LO3 Maintain a record of training received and activities performed in the workplace.
LO4 Assess the role of chemical/QC laboratories within the host organisation.
LO5 Submit a final written report of training received and experience gained.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Students to have completed modules for a level 6 qualification in chemistry or related discipline, and to be currently taking the final year of the level 7 programme or the penultimate year of the level 8 programme
 
Indicative Content
Application Preparation
Write targetted Curriculum Vitae for circulation to the placement companies. Prepare for interviews. Review and report on the role of BioPharmaChem Industry in Ireland.
Work Placement
Undergo placement interviews. Complete a placement (minimum of 10-weeks) within a company/research group. Obtain training from host organisation. Perform tasks as required by relevant supervisor(s). Submit written report.
Poster Presentation
Design a poster for post-placement presentation outlining the specific job role in the placement company/research group and the role within the wider BioPharmaChem ecosystem.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 1 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Preparation of CV specific to application. Written review of the BioPharmaChem Industry in Ireland
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Completion of CIT work placement assessment form by industry supervisor
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Submission of a written report to CIT supervisor which summarises the placement activities and the activities of the host industry
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Poster Presentation of the job role within the company and the wider BioPharmaChem Industry
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Industrial Placement Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Workplace learning Every Week 20.50 20.5
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Christine Fanthome. (2004), Work Placements-A Survival Guide for Students., 1st. Palgrave Macmillan, GB, [ISBN: 1-4039-3434-7].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SCHQA_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance 6 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_7 Bachelor of Science in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 6 Mandatory