ANSC30070
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Academic Year 2025/2026
Professional Work Experience (ANSC30070)
Subject: : Animal Science
College: : Health & Agricultural Sciences
School: : Agriculture & Food Science
Level: : 3 (Degree)
Credits: : 10
Module Coordinator: : Professor John O'Doherty
Trimester: : Spring
Mode of Delivery: : On Campus
Internship Module: : Yes
Module Type: : Professional/Work Placement Module
How will I be graded? : Distinction/Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)
Curricular information is subject to change.
Students must familiarise themselves with and abide by the PWE regulations as set out by the Agricultural Sciences Programme Board. Host contract completion is a mandatory requirement of the PWE programme. Therefore, each placement must have a finalised host contract in place (which has been signed by the host and received by UCD) before the placement is deemed to have commenced by UCD. Any placements (or parts thereof) completed in the absence of an appropriately completed host contract will not be accepted and are deemed null and void. Only in the most exceptional circumstances will any deviation from this requirement be permitted and this must have the agreement, in writing, of the PWE co-ordinator.\
About this Module
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What will I learn?
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to: Collect, analyse and report information on a range of enterprises and organizations. Describe the business organization and the responsibilities of key operatives in the enterprises/organizations on which they were located. In addition, depending on the nature of their particular PWE programme, students will have an opportunity to develop important teamwork, interpersonal and self management transferable skills such as: Work independently in unfamiliar situations; Manage their time effectively; Work effectively as a member of a team, respecting the views of other team members; Account for their actions and decisions; Critically reflect on their experiences; Identify and develop possible sources of employment.
How will I learn?
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Placement/Work Experience | 200 |
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| Total | 200 |
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Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is based on spending a designated time on farms and animal related industries.
Am I eligible to take this module?
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:\ RDEV20140 - Health, Welfare & Safety\ \ \ \
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | Must Pass Component | % of Final Grade | In Module Component Repeat Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): Oral examination | Week 15 | Graded | Yes | 60 | Yes |
| Portfolio: Monthly reports and Portfolio outlining work experience | Week 15 | Graded | No | 40 | No |
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Carry forward of passed components
Yes
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What happens if I fail?
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \
Assessment feedback
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment\
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
When is this module offered?
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 | Thurs 09:00 - 09:50 |