ENVB40660 Research-based internship

Academic Year 2023/2024

Students will complete a work placement for a period of 6 to 8 weeks in a research group in UCD or suitable equivalent. During the placement students will be exposed to research relating to current environmental issues. During the placement one environmental issue pertinent to the research group will be studied in some depth. Once the placement is complete, the reviewed topic will be presented to an audience. During the placement reflective journals and research tasks will be completed.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The students will gain research experience in a research group based at UCD or at a relevant alternative institute that conducts research relating to current environmental issues. During the placement the student will undertake various research related tasks that may include sampling, laboratory processing of samples that may include chemical analyses, species identification, inputting and managing data, data analyses and report preparation. The students will also present a review of their chosen topic and detail their experience during the placement to academic and also outside agency/industry partners. Reflective journals completed during placement provide an opportunity to identify further relevant skills that require development.

Indicative Module Content:

A 6 to 8 week placement will be completed with a research group in UCD or suitable alternative that conducts research relevant to the environmental sector. Activities completed will be relevant to the research group providing the placement. These could include marine and freshwater research, wildlife conservation, issues relating to invasive species and climate change.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Placement/Work Experience

125
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Learning will take place during the placement in a research group and usually includes most of the following: active/task-based learning; peer and group work; reflective learning; enquiry & problem-based learning; student presentations, report writing. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Reflective journals & task reports Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

80
Presentation: Research placement presentation Week 12 n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided to each student on the reflective journals and task reports after each assessment is completed. Feedback will be provided on the presentation after assessment is completed.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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