| Title: | Experimental Ind. Project |
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| Long Title: | Industry-focused Experimental Project |
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| Field of Study: |
Chemistry
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Donagh OMahony |
| Module Author: |
AMBROSE FUREY |
| Module Description: |
The learner will undertake a 20 credit industry focused experimental project over a semester. The industry focused project will provide the student with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained on their programme and the integration of their training in quality management systems (QMS), quality system validation (QSV), method validation, data analytics, data integrity and/or analytical science in a commercial operation. This module seeks to develop the student's skills in communication, team work, quality, applied & analytical sciences, interpretation, analysis, evaluation and inference of what they have learned and the documentation of this in a Log book and/or guided journal and experimental thesis. The project is supported by a member of departmental staff together with a workplace mentor. The aim of the project is to introduce the learner to structured employment in a relevant work sector and to develop in the learner an understanding regulatory procedures, technology, quality and scientific practices through the completion of an experimental project. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Critically analyse the company's scientific or engineering processes and its regulatory and quality strategies, for the development of an experimental project. |
| LO2 |
Plan and execute a programme of experimental work for the solution of an analytical, quality management or quality systems problem in a regulatory environment. |
| LO3 |
Reflect on programme-based learning acquired during the experimental project through the preparation of a reflective journal and laboratory notebook that records weekly experiments, interpretations, brain-storming sessions, analysis, evaluations, problem-solving strategies and learning reflections. |
| LO4 |
Document, analyse and critically evaluate the project findings to a professional standard. |
| LO5 |
Communicate in a professional manner both orally and in written form. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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).
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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
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Research
The learner will be required to apply advanced research skills including design of experiments where appropriate, taking note of ethical considerations, being aware of plagiarism, to constructively evaluate proposals, draw conclusions and offer recommendations to solve an industry-related problem by developing an experimental project, as part of this module.
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Communication
The learner will acquire proficiency in the area of the communication process. This will consist of
articulating ideas, insights, analysis and policy via meetings, presentations resulting from the experimental project
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Application of Learning to the Workplace
The learner will develop the capacity to contribute valuable creative and innovative perspectives and knowledge to develop their experimental project. Programme modules and their content covering QMS, QSV, analytical techniques, regulations, data analytics and statistics will be integrated into the chosen experimental project.
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Personal Development and Initiative
The learner will be required to act autonomously and think independently, to formulate and communicate judgements with incomplete or limited information, to take responsibility for the work of self through self-evaluation. Both professional individual performance and teamwork with colleagues will be an important aspect of the experimental project.
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Problem Solving
This will consist of the analysis of problems arising in the experimental project from both a QMS, QSV, regulatory, scientific and/or instrumentation perspective. The learner will demonstate a critical awareness of current problems, will proactively troubleshoot and solve problems and develop novel solutions in problem areas. All recorded daily/weekly experiments, project meetings, interpretations, brain-storming sessions, analysis, evaluations, problem-solving strategies and learning reflections will be recorded in a reflective journal and laboratory notebook.
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Teamwork
The learner will engage with multi-disciplinary teams and refine skills in the area of relationship and people management where necessary as part of the experimental project. This will require an ability to lead and initiate team activity and to take responsibility for teamwork, within the context of the chosen experimental project.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Using a Log book and/or guided journal, the learner will be required to record all daily/weekly experiments, project meetings, interpretations, brain-storming sessions, analysis, evaluations, problem-solving strategies and learning reflections, related to the experimental project. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.0 |
Every Week |
| Project |
Project plan and supporting flow-diagram and Gantt chart |
1,2,3,4,5 |
10.0 |
Week 3 |
| Presentation |
Mid-Term Presentation on agreed project concept & strategy. |
2,3,5 |
10.0 |
Week 5 |
| Project |
Interim Project Report (Literature Review, Experimental section, preliminary tables and figures. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.0 |
Week 8 |
| Project |
Thesis or peer review publication following an appropriate journal format outlining the completed experimental project |
1,2,3,4 |
30.0 |
Week 11 |
| Presentation |
The learner will be required to prepare and deliver a powerpoint presentation on the completed experimental project. |
2,3,4,5 |
10.0 |
Sem End |
| 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.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Mentorship and guidance for the student in the workplace from the academic supervisor |
0.5 |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Project work and independent learning |
27.5 |
Every Week |
27.50 |
| Total Hours |
28.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
28.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.50 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Mentorship and guidance for the student in the workplace from the academic supervisor |
0.5 |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Project work and independent learning |
27.5 |
Every Week |
27.50 |
| Total Hours |
28.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
28.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.50 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Bossot, B. 2020, Reflective Journal, 3rd Ed., : Red Globe Press [ISBN: 1352010291]
- Marshall, P. 2015, Research Methods: How to design and conduct a successful project (Student Handbooks), How to Books Ltd., UK
- Parker, G.M. 2008, Team Players and Teamwork: New Strategies for Developing Successful Collaboration, 2nd Ed., Jossey-Bass San Francisco [ISBN: 0787998117]
- Fogler, H. Scott; LeBlanc, Steven E 2014, Strategies for creative problem solving, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall NJ, USA [ISBN: 9780133091663]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Fanthome, C. 2004, Work Placements: A Survival Guide for Students, 1st Ed., Palgrave Macmillan Hampshire [ISBN: 1403934347]
- Yate, J.M. 2014, Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, 9th Ed., Kogan Page [ISBN: 074947145X]
- Crawford, J.B. 2004, What Not To Do When Seeking Employment, 1st Ed., Authorhouse Bloomington, Indiana [ISBN: 1418423491]
- Innes, J. 2012, The CV Book: Your Definitive Guide to Writing the Perfect CV, 2nd Ed., Pearson Harlow, Essex [ISBN: 0273776584]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: 2019Code of Good Practice in Research, CIT, Cork, Ireland
- Website: 2020U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Website: 2020ICH_Harmonised for Better Health
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