Module Title:Research Methods for Brewing and Distilling
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will consist of 24h theory lectures of 1 hour duration and 24h practical classes of 1 hour duration. Practical classes will be taught in a computer lab with SPSS and will include project planning, scientific writing and reading development tasks. The theory classes will include lectures, Q&A and group discussion.
Module Aim: To develop the students' research skills to undertake a research project and dissertation.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Formulate a research project relevant to brewing and distilling with due consideration for the necessities of sound study design. Complete a research proposal including a preliminary referenced literature review, formulation of a research question and objectives and identification of appropriate methodologies
LO2 Critique peer reviewed research, interpret and synthesise research findings.
LO3 Select, perform and interpret appropriate statistical analyses on data
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Research concepts
Research concepts and the research process and how it can be applied to the brewing and distilling industry. Carrying out a literature review. Referencing and plagiarism. Harvard referencing. Identifying a knowledge gap and defining a research question and research objectives. Writing a research proposal and a research report. Ethics in research. Intellectual property. Non-disclosure agreements. Technology transfer. Scientific writing and oral presentation skills. Formulation of methodologies, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Statistical analysis. Research variables.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Project50.00%
Practical40.00%
Special Regulation
Students must achieve a minimum grade (35%) in the practical element
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination Data analysis exam 3 10.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Research proposal 1,2 50.00 n/a
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Practical examination 3 40.00 n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_SABRE_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Brewing and Distilling 5 Mandatory