CHEN40760 Research Methods in CBE

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module will addresses techniques and strategies of relevance to Chemical & Bioprocess Engineers, 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

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. Safety, Health and the Environment (SHE) and Ethical appraisals in of scientific/applied research;
3. Statistical Analysis and Design of Experiments;
4. Best practices in written presentation.

70% of the module's grade is associated with a Literature Review, typically on a topic directly related to the Research Project (e.g. CHEN40590) which the student will normally later in the same academic year.

Students should note that a non-standard mark-to-grade conversion systems in used in this module for A grades only, in that A- corresponds to 70-79.99 %, an A grade to 80-89.99 %, whilst an A+ is earned for a mark of 90-100 %.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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. Complete an assessment in experimental design; 4. Develop a strategy for the investigation and solution of an open-ended project relating to their selected field of research; 5. Communicate the results of a full literature review in an efficient and concise manner.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

24
Autonomous Student Learning

172
Online Learning

24
Total

220
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered (remotely) to students on Work Placement II (CHEN40750) and is intended to prepare and support students in preparation for their ME Research Project (CHEN40590). 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Literature Review (including DoX/Experimental Planning and Safety Review/HRA of Project Work) Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Other No

70
Assignment: Critical Review of Published Work Unspecified n/a Other No

15
Continuous Assessment: Completion of Online Course Material/Associated Assignments Throughout the Trimester n/a Other No

15

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

n/a