Curricular information is subject to change.
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 |
|---|---|
| Small Group | 20 |
| Laboratories | 430 |
| Total | 450 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Project: Students are required to complete a research project. Details of project write up are included in the project hand book on Bright space. The project is worth 70% of the overall project grade | Week 4 Spring | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): Research Seminar on the research project. This is usually presented aprox. 3-4 weeks into the spring semester. The oral presentation is usually 10 min and is submitted to Brightspace. | Week 3 Spring | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Students will be assessed on their practical application, attendance and research application during the research project. This is continuous assessment and is 20% of the overall project grade | Week 3 Autumn, Week 4 Autumn, Week 5 Autumn, Week 6 Autumn, Week 7 Autumn, Week 8 Autumn, Week 9 Autumn, Week 10 Autumn, Week 11 Autumn, Week 12 Autumn | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Dr Olga Baron | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Assoc Professor Gerard Cagney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Hilary Cassidy | 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 |