WORK07021 2020 Work Placement
Full Title
Work Placement
Transcript Title
Work Placement
Code
WORK07021
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
WORK - Work Placement
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2020 - Full Academic Year 2020-21
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Ann-Marie Duddy, Ana Vale, Steve Tonry
Programme Membership
SG_SECOL_B07 202000 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Ecology
SG_SECOL_H08 202000 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science with Ecology
SG_SECOL_B07 202100 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Ecology
SG_SECOL_H08 202100 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science with Ecology
Description
Students are required to undertake a period of Work Placement in a relevant Company/Organisation at the end of 3rd Year and make a presentation to their peers and staff for examination. Students must also maintain a log during their placement and present a written report for evaluation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Contribute fully to the day-to-day operations of a scientific industry, or other scientific work setting.
2.
Communicate scientific information in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
3.
Behave ethically, in a range of work settings.
4.
Identify knowledge gaps and source and undertake self-learning to fill the gaps.
5.
Recognise and respect the views of others.
6.
Present and engage in debate relating to general scientific issues.
7.
Develop a capacity for social responsibility.
8.
Reflect on own practices.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered fulltime. This will include lectures and site visits augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 100% Continuous Assessment:
- Work placement report - 40%
- Work placement presentation - 40%
- Weekly log - 20%
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment
Indicative Syllabus
- Work placement, minimum 16 weeks duration
- Maintenance of weekly log for the duration of the work placement
- Oral presentation of work experience
- Written presentation of work experience
- Participation in peer review of work placement of fellow students
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written report | Coursework Assessment | Written Report/Essay | 40 % | End of Semester | 2,4,5,8 |
| 2 | Presentation | Coursework Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 40 % | End of Semester | 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 |
| 3 | Learning Log | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | OnGoing | 1,3,4,8 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Learning | Offsite Facility | Work placement | 39 | Weekly | 39.00 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Work placement Presentation | 30 | Once Per Module | 2.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
N/A
Journal Resources
N/A
URL Resources
Relevant information will be provided on the module moodle page.
Other Resources
Work placement guidelines are provided to the student.
Additional Information
N/A