Module Details

Module Code: BIOT8011
Title: Biosciences Literature Review
Long Title: Biosciences Literature Review
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4218 - Biotechnology
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: Beginning with an approved outline brief, typically a project title and outline objectives, the learner develops the knowledge, know-how and skills, and competences required to successfully research, develop, scope the project and present an implementation plan. This module requires the learner either individually or as part of a team to develop research, problem analysis and project planning skills. The learner is expected to be self motivated whilst under direction of a project supervisor and to communicate the process and outcomes of their work in a style and manner appropriate for professional practitioners in their discipline.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Review relevant and appropriate literature to determine current knowledge in the project area.
LO2 Outline a number of viable methodologies to address the identified project area utilising professional skills developed throughout the curriculum.
LO3 Evaluate potential courses of actions against appropriate design, safety, commercial and ethical criteria and thus select the most appropriate project methodology.
LO4 Develop a project plan to implement the proposed methodology.
LO5 Apply appropriate written and oral communication skills required of the professional practitioner.
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Literature Survey
Gathering, critically analysing and referencing research and other appropriate literature.
Core Problem
Identifying and formulating the core research question.
Synthesis matrix
Developing a synthesis matrix to organise and collate relevant research related to the core research question and associated themes.
Written Report
Writing a professional report in a manner appropriate to the discipline.
Oral Presentation
Making an oral presentation of the project plan.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Preparation for literature review
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Comprehensive professional literature review.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Short presentation to determine if learner has engaged with the project
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
Lecture Contact Instructional lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Preparation of Literature review Every Week 5.75 5.75
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Supervisor contact Every Week 0.25 0.25
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.25
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
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