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On completion of this module the students should be able to:
- Find papers relevant to their research projects, and determine their quality
- Critically analyse the published literature in a field of interest or particular relevance
- Write technical reviews in a clear and concise style, using recognised citation formats
- Identify potential outlets for publishing the results of their research
- Present the findings of a project to peers at a conference-style meeting or symposium
- Identify and address ethical problems in R&D
- Design a series of experiments for optimum return on effort and cost
- Analyse and report experimental data in a professional manner
- Conduct a review of patented technology in their area of interest
- Take appropriate steps to protect valuable intellectual property
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 10 |
Specified Learning Activities | 65 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 30 |
Total | 105 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Assignment 4: IP/Patents and Horizon Scan - based on points from Hugh Hayden’s lecture as applied to your project: (10%) | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Assignment: Assignment 1: 1. Assignment 1: Critical Review of Journal Paper (reviewed by subject specialists & second marked) (20% of overall grade) | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Assignment: Assignment 3: Experimental Design and Analysis - (20%) | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Assignment: Assignment 2. Technical Communications Assignment (20%) | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Assignment: Assignment 5: State of the Art Review (to be marked by supervisors & subject specialist markers (30%) | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Not yet recorded |
Name | Role |
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Dr Eamonn Ahearne | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Barry Brophy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Lizbeth Goodman | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |