Module Details

Module Code: HLSTS8Z01
Full Title: Health and Safety and Academic Skills
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Niamh Dreeling
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to enhance the ability of the student to be ready for the world of study and ultimately for the workplace.It will develop the personal communication skills required for working in groups and communicating science effectively. It also concerned with studying the impact of science in modern life and into the future. The module will also provide students with a knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice and safe laboratory working procedures.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe and explain the nature and importance of scientific discoveries from the past, present and into the future
MLO2 Recognise personal and professional skills required for studying and for entering the working arena inclusive of methods of personal effectiveness such as goal setting and time management.
MLO3 Communicate science effectively using oral and academic writing methods.
MLO4 Recognise the importance of groupwork and learn how to work as part of an effective team.
MLO5 Discuss the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations
MLO6 Identify chemical agent hazard symbols and associated risks, according to the Chemicals Act 2011 (Classification, Labelling and Packaging)
MLO7 Identify the risks associated with gas usage, electrical equipment and fire safety according to the current legislation.
MLO8 Develop skills in Microsoft Office software to enhance laboratory reports and perform data analysis.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Employability skills
Appraise and develop skills which will allow them to be organised for the world of work.Students will learn how to give effective presentations.and produce a work ready CV & LinkedIn Profile
Study Skills
Develop key skills for effective study such as planning,listening, reading,sourcing information and note taking.
Personal effectiveness
Students will be taught the concept of goal setting and time management.
Groupwork
Students will be taught how to work in a group effectively. Communication within groups will be covered and students will apply the learnings in a practical group exercise.
Academic Writing in Science
Academic writing - planning, style, quality, coherence of written work, plagiarism, referencing (Harvard referencing).
Importance of Science in our lives
The impact of science in our lives; the relevance of scientific discoveries from the past; the Scientific Method; characteristics of good scientists; scientific disciplines/selected fields; communication of Science - research papers, newspapers; future of science - careers in science/research in science (possibly with guest speakers), potential scientific applications.
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations
Identify the employers and employee's role with regard to health and safety in the laboratory. Know the essential components of a Safety Statement. Identify hazards (Chemical, Biological, Physical, Human and Health Factor) and their associated risks. Discuss the principles of risk management using the 9 principles of Prevention as stated in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Chemicals Act (Classification, Labelling & Packaging Regulation) 2011
To recognise the nine categories of chemicals and associated hazards. To locate and interpret Safety Data Sheets for chemicals.
Gas, Electricity & Fire Safety (General Applications Regulations)
Safe use and handling of gas cylinders & electrical equipment according to the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application Regulations). Fire safety, protection and extinction
Microsoft Office Skills
Students will be taught how to use Microsoft Office from a scientists perspective. Application of Excel, Word and Powerpoint, including ability to format, produce tables and functions and use of charts for data analysis.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work65.00%
Practical35.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcome 1,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Independent work on chosen science topic
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcome 1,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Presentation on a chosen science topic
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 26 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Shared groupwork poster conference assignment on a chosen science
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Every Week Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Participation/contribution/assignment in lectures
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcome 5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
A 1 hour in-class exam to examine Laboratory, Health and Safety module content.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 5,6,7
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
A 1 hour "bell ringer" lab test. Students rotate from station to station answering questions on a worksheet. There is a limited time for each station (approximately 2 minutes). There are usually 15 - 20 different stations containing questions related to hazard types, chemical labeling, risk factor calculation.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 8
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Skills assessed in a 1 hour class test to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Office through both practical assessment and multiple-choice examination.
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning Contact Lectures, tutorials and practical classes in Excel, Academic writing, importance of science in our lives. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stephen S. Carey. (2004), A beginners's guide to the Scientific Method, Cengage Learning, [ISBN: 05234584500].
  • ebrary Inc.. (2008), The Brittanica guide to the 100 most influential scientists, Encyclopedia Brittanica Inc., [ISBN: 1845298640].
  • Charles Mollan. (2007), It's part of what we are: Some Irish contributors to the development of the chemical and physical sciences, Royal Dublin Society, Dublin, Ireland, [ISBN: 9780860270553].
  • McMillan Weyers. (2006), The Smarter Student,, 1st Ed.. Pearson Prentice Hall, UK, [ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-273-71449-1].
  • Stephen Covey. (1989), The 7 habits of highly effective people, Running Press, London, [ISBN: 0762408332].
  • DkIT Customised Text. (2008), Microsoft Office 2007 – Essential Overview, Cengage Learning.
  • E. Joseph Billo. (2007), Excel for Scientists and Engineers: Numerical Methods, [ISBN: 978-0-471-387].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Burns, Tom. (2012), Essential Study Skills:The Complete Guide To Success At University, SAGE, London, [ISBN: 1446203255].
  • Richard N.Bolles. (2010), What color is your parachute ?, 2010. Ten Speed Press, USA.
  • Steve Rook.. (2013), The graduate career guidebook, 1. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke UK, [ISBN: 0230391753;].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources