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CHEN40650

Academic Year 2024/2025

Research Methodologies (CHEN40650)

Subject:
Chemical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Chem & Bioprocess Engineering
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Niall Barron
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will provide techniques and strategies of relevance to students preparing for a research project. One of the primary outcomes of this module is the completion of a Literature Review in a specified research topic that will form the basis of the Research Project in Trimester 3.

The follow topic areas will be addressed

1. Principles of critical review of prior research, including information mining using resources available at UCD (hard-copy, as well as electronic resources), as well as other sources;
2. Statistical Analysis and Design of Experiments;
3. Best practices in written presentations.
4. Best practices in oral presentations.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Complete an in-depth critical analysis (written) of an original primary research paper involving an advanced topic of research; 2. Gather and assess information from a broad range of sources relating to a specific field of research; 3. Develop a strategy for the investigation and solution of an open-ended project relating to their selected field of research; 4. Communicate the results of a full literature review in an efficient and concise manner.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

104
Online Learning

16
Total

120

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered (remotely) to students in Year 2 of the part-time MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering programme and is intended to prepare and support students in preparation for their Research Project in Trimester 3 (CHEN40140).

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Detailed project proposal in preparation of research project that will be undertaken in summer trimester. Week 8 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Comprehensive literature review in preparation of the research project which will be performed in the summer trimester. Week 14 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Completion of online research integrity module and associated quizzes. Week 10 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Peer-review of project proposals. Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback project proposal will be ongoing during development of the proposal. Feedback on journal review will be available on the day of assessment. Feedback on lit review can be requested by emailing the module teacher subsequently.

Name Role
Professor Niall Barron Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Daniela Boehm Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Colin Clarke Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Melissa Hoare Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Susan McDonnell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr James Molloy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Anita Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Georg Pesch Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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