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RDEV10020

Academic Year 2024/2025

Information Skills (RDEV10020)

Subject:
Rural Development
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Agriculture & Food Science
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Karen Keaveney
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to some of the key skills required in your chosen Degree Programme. The focus of the module will be on transitioning into University life and the expectations that your lecturers and tutors have for you. We will be looking at how critical thinking and working independently is such a strong feature of your new academic life.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The Intended Learning Outcomes for the Module are:

• To understand the requirements and expectations for Third Level assessment.
• To introduce critical thinking into assignments and exams.
• To establish good practices in communication, both verbal and written.

Indicative Module Content:

(i) Addressing your expectations of University Life; and University's expectations of you.
(ii) Getting organised.
(iii) Using technology.
(iv) Writing.
(v) Synthesising, Analysing, Presenting.
(vi) Building a portfolio of work.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

48

Autonomous Student Learning

16

Lectures

10

Computer Aided Lab

24

Online Learning

2

Total

100


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered in three different ways - through large class online lectures, small group in-person support tutorials, and self directed tasks. Students are expected to carry out lecture tasks in the virtual learning environment (VLE) and complete assignments in the supported tutorials.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

None

Learning Exclusions:

None

Learning Recommendations:

None


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Info Skills & Computer Apps (AERD10020)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Portfolio: Portfolio to present a record of tasks carried out during CALs. Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No
33
No
Reflective Assignment: Using PeerScholar, students develop a written summary of a peer-reviewed journal article. Week 4, Week 5, Week 6 Graded No
33
No
Assignment(Including Essay): Literature review plan and essay. Week 12 Graded No
34
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring 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
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be given feedback as they build up their portfolios over the trimester. Initially feedback will be given a group basis, in both lectures and small group computer labs. This will be followed by peer review and self-assessment activities; and finally with individual grades.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 2 Week(s) - 2 Mon 13:00 - 14:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 2 Week(s) - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 13:00 - 14:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 3 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 4 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 5 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 17:00 - 18:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 6 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 17:00 - 18:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 7 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 17:00 - 18:50
Autumn Computer Aided Lab Offering 8 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Mon 17:00 - 18:50