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On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Design and perform experiments using the techniques learned in their research project.
2. Analyse and critically-evaluate scientific data using appropriate IT skills.
3. Perform a literature search on a specific topic in neuroscience and write a literature review.
4. Make an oral presentation.
5. Write a scientific report.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 20 |
Laboratories | 430 |
Total | 450 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Assessment of practical ability and application. Students will also be required to submit a written assignment that is specific to their project at the end of week 5. as part of their engagement |
Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Lab Report: Report on the background, methods and results of the project | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | Yes | 70 |
Continuous Assessment: Oral presentation of the project and results | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Olga Baron | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Gerard Cagney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jeffrey Glennon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Breandán Kennedy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Patricia Maguire | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Hilary McMahon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor John O'Connor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |