RDEV10020

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Academic Year 2025/2026

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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

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What will I learn?

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.\

How will I learn?

Student Effort Hours:

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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.

Am I eligible to take this module?

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Requirements:\

None

Learning Exclusions:\

None

Learning Recommendations:\

None

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Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Equivalents:\ Info Skills & Computer Apps (AERD10020)\ \ \  \

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Strategy

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Carry forward of passed components

Yes

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What happens if I fail?

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. \

Assessment feedback

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.

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.

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