Queen Mary University of London Citation Policy, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Business Research Methods for Managers

Download Queen Mary University of London Citation Policy and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Business Research Methods for Managers in PDF only on Docsity! Va Maynooth University _ Department of Biology | First Year | Introductory Manual 2020-2021 University of idan Maayracth  The Maynooth University Biology department is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and is the first department in the University to receive an Athena Swan Bronze Department Award. We look forward to engaging with all members (students and staff) of the department to implement our Gender Equality Action Plan. In line with our equality diversity and inclusion focus, we will continue to seek input from our student population (through surveys and focus groups) and will endeavor to keep you informed of our progress in this area. For more information on the Biology department’s Gender Equality Action Plan, see https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology/athena-swan or contact Dr. Karen English (Biology Athena SWAN Committee Chair) at karen.english@mu.ie September 2020 Biology Department Athena SWAN Committee 4 University Supports and Services Academic Advisory Office The Academic Advisory Office offers a convenient first point of contact for students who wish to seek advice or assistance with their general experience of University life. The office provides an ombudsman-like role for students who may be encountering difficulties in their programme of study. Academic Advisory Office Examination Office The Examinations Office is part of the University Registry and administers the examination timetable. It is responsible for the central administration of the University written examinations. The academic year is semesterised with examinations held in Semester One (January) and Semester Two (May) with a Supplemental/Resit autumn session in August. Examination Office Student Health Centre The Student Health Centre is an acute care/advisory service. The service is envisaged as an addition to the student’s own family doctor or specialist medical service. It operates within resource constraints so certain service limitations apply. Students should continue to attend their own general practitioner. Student Health Centre Student Services Student Services is an integral part of the University community, enabling the promotion and development of its educational mission. Using a holistic approach, we offer a range of clearly defined services to support and empower students to achieve their personal and academic potentials and so enhance their life's journey. We strive to create a community which is open and caring and where diversity is expected and respected." Student Services Maynooth Access Programme The Maynooth University Access Programme (MAP) encourages under-represented groups to enter third level and provides these groups with support through their time at Maynooth. These groups include under- represented school leavers, mature students, students with disabilities and members of the Irish Traveller community. Maynooth University Access Programme Map of Campus Callan Building Bioscience Building Campus Map MU Library MU Library is a popular place to meet, study and research in with a variety of study spaces, meeting rooms and a Starbucks located on the ground floor. It provides bookable group study rooms for students as well as a postgraduate room on Level 2. It’s also a portal to a vast collection of Biology resources in print and online through its searchable catalogue. The library homepage has a comprehensive range of information, training, supports and services that you can explore: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library but there’s also a dedicated Biology subject guide on our webpage that we recommend you use and bookmark, because we highlight new Biology-specific material and news regularly in this space for undergraduates, postgraduates and academics. We’ve developed a “New2MU” link that contains lots of information specific to those starting out in MU for the first time, from undergraduates to postgraduates. https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library 5 Programme Advisory Office For Programme choices and options information The Programme Advisory Office, within the Office of the Dean of Teaching and Learning, is available to advise you on any choices you might have to make related to your programme including subject choice. The Programme Advisory Office acts as a guide to students as you navigate your own way through your programme options. The Programme Advisory Office consists of the Programme Advisor, Caitriona McGrattan, who is supported by a team of PG students during peak times. The Programme Advisory Office can be contacted via Email: programme.choices@mu.ie Telephone: 01 474 7428 Please see their website for information about meeting a member of the Programme Advisory Team: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/programme-advisory-office Timetable 2020/2001 1st Year timetable 6 Maynooth University Department of Biology Staff Consultation Times Teaching Staff Phone ext* Room E-mail Consultation Time Dr. Özgür Bayram 6879 2.31 ozgur.bayram@mu.ie Tuesday 11.00-13.00 Dr. Marion Butler 3856 B3.18 marion.butler@mu.ie Monday 11.30-13.30 Dr. Jim Carolan 6367 2.29 james.carolan@mu.ie Monday 11.00-14.00 Dr. Noreen Curran 3834 1.18 noreen.curran@mu.ie Friday after lecture Dr John Devaney 7496 2.27 john.devaney@mu.ie Monday 11.00 - 13.00 Dr. Paul Dowling 6368 2.35 paul.dowling@mu.ie Tuesday 11.00-13.00 Prof. Sean Doyle 3858 1.24** sean.doyle@mu.ie Tuesday 10.00-11.30 Dr. Karen English 6290 B3.17 karen.english@mu.ie Monday 14.00-16.00 Dr. David Fitzpatrick 6844 1.26** david.fitzpatrick@mu.ie Monday 15.00-16.30 Dr. Emmanuelle Graciet 6255 B1.25 emmanuelle.graciet@mu.ie Tuesday 10.00-12.00 Prof. Christine Griffin 3841 2.36 christine.griffin@mu.ie Tuesday 11.00-13.00 Dr. Andy Hogan 6118 B2.16 andrew.e.hogan@mu.ie by appointment Prof. Kevin Kavanagh 3859 2.39 kevin.kavanagh@mu.ie Mon & Wed 14.00-16.00 Dr. Lorna Lopez 7498 2.25 lorna.lopez@mu.ie Tuesday 11.00 - 13.00 Dr. Gail Maher 6117 F6 abigail.maher@mu.ie Tuesday 11.00-12.00 Prof. Bernard Mahon 3835 B2.15 bernard.mahon@mu.ie Monday 09.00-11.00 Dr. Joanne Masterson 6369 B2.17 joanne.masterson@mu.ie Monday 14.00-16.00 Dr. Eoin McNamee 6148 B2.19 eoin.n.mcnamee@mu.ie Monday 10.00-11.30 Dr. Conor Meade 6386 2.34 conor.meade@mu.ie Monday 12.00-13.00 Dr. Sinead Miggin 3855 B3.14 sinead.miggin@mu.ie Tuesday 12.00-14.00 Prof. Paul Moynagh 6105 B3.15 paul.moynagh@mu.ie Monday 14.00-16.00 Head of Department Dr. Jackie Nugent 3857 B1.23 jackie.nugent@mu.ie Monday 10.00-12.00 Prof. Kay Ohlendieck 3842 2.33 kay.ohlendieck@mu.ie by appointment Dr. Rebecca Owens 3839 2.30 rebecca.owens@mu.ie Wednesday 10.00-11.30 Ms. Teresa Redmond 1.21** teresa.redmond@mu.ie During practical classes Dr. Mark Robinson 3860 B1.21 mark.robinson@mu.ie Tuesday 14.30-15.30 Dr. Martina Schroeder 6853 B2.18 martina.schroeder@mu.ie by appointment Dr. Fiona Walsh 7246 B1.24 fiona.walsh@mu.ie Thursday 11.00-12.30 *Phone prefix: (01) 708 except numbers in red which are prefixed by (01) 474… **=Located on ground floor Callan Building; F=Located in Foyer, 1st floor Callan Building; B=Biosciences & Electronic Engineering Building The times when staff are normally available for consultation are given above. Appointments for other times must be arranged with individual lecturers. Administrative Offices: Room 2.40 and 2.41 Open daily: 10am-12.45pm; 2-4pm Office e-mail: biology.department@mu.ie Programme Coordinators: OMNIBUS SCIENCE: Dr. Jackie Nugent BIOTECHNOLOGY: Prof. Sean Doyle SCIENCE EDUCATION: Dr. Jackie Nugent BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE: Prof. Kevin Kavanagh BIOLOGICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCE: Dr. Conor Meade MAP (MATURE AND ACCESS STUDENTS) ACADEMIC ADVISOR: Dr. Joanne Masterson POSTGRADUATE COORDINATOR: Dr. Martina Schroeder MSC IN IMMUNOLOGY & GLOBAL HEALTH: Dr. Sinead Miggin 9 Name & Qualifications Key Words Research Interests Professor K.A. Kavanagh BSc PhD Aspergillus, Candida, Fungi, Innate immunology, Insect, Medical mycology, metal-cell interactions, Proteomics https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/kevin-kavanagh#3 Dr L. Lopez BA PhD Genomics, Neurodevelopmental Disorders https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/lorna-lopez#2 Dr A.M. Maher (Contract) Entomopathogenic nematode, microbes, symbiosis, biodiversity https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/abigail-maher#2 Professor B.P. Mahon BSc PhD Cell Biology, Immunology, mesenchymal stem cells, immune modulation https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/bernard-mahon#2 Dr J. Masterson BSc PhD Allergy, Inflammation, Epithelial Cell Biology, Remodeling, Mucosal Barrier https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/joanne-masterson#2 Dr E. McNamee BSc MSc PhD Autoimmunity, Mucosal Immunology, Translational Immunology, Chemokines, microRNAs https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/eoin-mcnamee#2 Dr C. Meade BSc PhD Ecology, Arctic and Alpine Plant Ecology, Molecular Ecology, population genetics and systematics of plants https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/conor-meade#1 Dr S. Miggin MSc PhD Innate immunity, toll-like receptors, inflammation, Type-2-Diabetes, Osteoarthritis https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/sinead-miggin#2 Professor P. Moynagh BA(mod) PhD Molecular Immunology, Inflammation, Inflammatory Diseases, Signal Transduction, https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/paul-moynagh#3 Dr J.M. Nugent MSc PhD Plant molecular, developmental biology https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/jackie-nugent#3 Professor K. Ohlendieck DipBiol PhD DSc Skeletal muscle biology, proteomics, biomarker discovery https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/kay-ohlendieck#3 Dr S. O'Dea BSc PhD Epithelial immunology, lung disease https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/shirley-odea#3 Dr R. Owens BSc PhD Pathogenic fungi, secondary metabolites, proteomics, comparative metabolomics https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/rebecca-owens#3 Dr M. Robinson BBioMedSc PhD NAFLD, ALD, NK cells, liver cirrhosis, tissue- resident immune cells, immunosenescence https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/mark-robinson#2 10 Name & Qualifications Key Words Research Interests Dr M. Schroeder BSc PhD Pattern recognition receptor signaling, Host-pathogen interactions, type I interferons, breast cancer, drug development https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/martina-schroeder#2 Dr F. Walsh BSc PhD Antibiotic resistance, microbiomes, infectious diseases, bacteriology, metagenomics https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biol ogy/our-people/fiona-walsh#2 11 COURSES Personal Laptops: The delivery of all first-year modules this year will follow a blended approach that combine online and in person components. It is very important that you are able to access the online material (live streamed lectures, online assessments, recordings of lectures etc). It is expected that all students will have access to a laptop and on occasion you will be required to have your own laptop for practical assignments and quizzes. For information on a number of schemes to provide you with a laptop or financial assistance towards the purchase of one please contact the Maynooth University Access Office access.office@mu.ie Studying Biology for the first time: It is not necessary to have studied Biology previously, as the approach taken in the Department of Biology is different from that used at school. If difficulties arise because of unfamiliarity with technical language, then one of the following should be consulted: ▪ Lawrence, E. (Ed) (2016). Henderson's Dictionary of Biology* (16th Edition), Pearson Education Ltd. ▪ Thain, M. et.al. (2005). Dictionary of Biology* (11th Edition). Penguin Books Ltd., London. *Available in the College Bookshop Please note that the digital resources that are used in BI101 and BI102 are designed to build your levels of understanding and knowledge from an introductory level up. Course structure: First year biology modules typically comprises 3 lectures, and either one 2-hour practical session or one workshop every second week. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the majority of lectures will be recorded in advance and the scheduled lecture times may be used for small group (max 50) tutorials, Q&A sessions. Your timetable for the year, location of lectures and practicals is available at webpage: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology/timetable-0 A brief outline of the courses is given on pages 13-14, however, for a full description including Learning Outcomes please check the course descriptions on the Maynooth University webpage: http://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/courses/ and search for your module under “prospective students” Engagement: In order to complete first year biology successfully it is essential to work hard, attend or stream all classes (lectures, practicals and tutorials) and complete all continual assessment conscientiously. Lectures provide the framework for the course and exams will be based on them. This year most lecturers will be prerecorded and narrated by your lecturer and in most cases, you will be provided with lecture handouts (versions of the slides used by your lecturer). It is necessary to read through your lecture as soon as possible after each lecture. If there is anything you do not understand please consult a textbook or ask your lecturer. Supplement your notes with extra information obtained by consulting books. Lecturers, who will be setting and 14 Maynooth University Department of Biology FIRST YEAR BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ADVANCED COURSE 2020/21 BI103 Human Biology: Human biochemistry, chemistry of the main bio-molecules. Humans as Chordates: Amphioxus as a model chordate, range of chordate animals, Humans as examples of advanced chordates. Evolutionary origins of humans, bipedalism, intelligence, hominid family tree, cultural evolution. The molecular basis of human genetic diseases covering single gene disorders, X-linked disorders, complex diseases, chromosomal imbalances and rearrangements and mitochondrial mutations. A brief outline on the cloning and identification of disease genes, genetic testing, gene therapy and ethics surrounding medical genetics. Human infectious disease, transmission of disease, diagnosis and treatment. (Course given by K.Kavanagh, F.Walsh, K.Ohlendieck, Peter Lillis) BI108 Mechanisms of Human Disease: Topics covered include: basic concepts of immunology including innate and adaptive immune responses, immunodeficiency disorders, regulation of the cell cycle, cancer, basic molecular and cellular concepts of the nervous system, select neurological disorders, basic molecular and cellular concepts of chronic metabolic disorders, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, the role of the microbiome in disease. Students carry out library-based research and give a short oral presentation on a biological topic. In addition, students work in groups to research and present a poster on a biological topic. The posters are presented for public display and are assessed on content and presentation. (Course given by M.Butler, K.Ohlendieck and A.Hogan) Skill enhancement courses Literature project (BI103): In the first semester you will be given a topic to research and prepare a dissertation (or essay) upon. You may discuss the topic with the relevant staff member and fine- tune the title. The dissertation should be 2000 words in length and be submitted to the Biology office on or before 5pm on Friday 11 December 2020. The work should be your own and should be uploaded onto Turnitin self-check (ONLY through Moodle BI103) before submission, and checked for originality. You will be given a tutorial on how to do this at 11am on Monday 2nd November in JHL5. It will be examined and returned to you in Semester 2, with a mark which will count towards the BI103 mark. You must staple a departmental cover sheet, which will be located on the table outside the Biology Office, on the front of the essay. These sheets may also be downloaded from the web at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology/undergraduate/forms-coversheets-and- deadlines Oral Presentation BI108: You will be required to give a short 5-10 minute oral presentation on the topic to staff members and your fellow students towards the end of the second semester. Group projects: The class will be sub-divided into groups of 4 and each group will be given a Biological topic to research. You will be required to present a poster detailing your findings and be prepared to discuss the work with members of the Department when you display your poster. You should ensure you use the library and information sources on the WEB to find out about your specific topic. Marks will be awarded for the poster, which will count towards your BI108 mark. Tutorials: You are required to attend a series of tutorial presented by members of the Department. These will cover a wide range of topics and will enhance your knowledge of Biological Science. In many cases you will be given written material to read before the tutorial so you should be prepared to ask question and discuss the topic of the tutorial. 15 LECTURE DELIVERY 2020/21 Due to current COVID-19 guidelines our assigned lectures for BI101 and BI103 have been moved online for at least the first 2-3 weeks of Semester I. You will however come to the MU campus for your BI101 Biology Practicals that commence in Week 2. If health guidelines change, you will receive an updated schedule that may involve additional on campus time from Week 4 onwards. Please review your Moodle pages for each module daily to keep informed of any updates/changes. All BI101 students have been assigned into one of two groups. These groups will attend integrated learning workshops (ILW) which will be held online during the scheduled lecture times. Please be available on the Microsoft Teams group for BI101[A]—From Cell to Organism (2020-21:Semester 1) at the times scheduled below. The main objectives of the online BI101 IL workshops is to provide you with face to face contact time with your lecturers. The workshop may involve tutorials, Q&A sessions, key concept reviews and discussions on activities and assignments. Most importantly it provides you with an opportunity to clarify an issues you may be having with the BI101 module in general. BI101 Scheduled Activities for Weeks 1-3 of Semester I with Dr Jim Carolan Group Scheduled Times Contents Preassigned Groups ILW Group A Monday 28th Sept 2pm BI101 Teams Introduction to BI101 All Programmes Except MH201 & MH203 ILW Group B Tuesday 29th Sept 4pm BI101 Teams Introduction to BI101 MH201 & MH203 students only ILW Group A Wednesday 30th Sept 9am BI101 Teams Intro to Cell Biology All Programmes Except MH201 & MH203 ILW Group B Monday 5th Oct 2pm BI101 Teams Intro to Cell Biology MH201 & MH203 students only ILW Group A Tuesday 6th Oct 4pm BI101 Teams Cell Biology I All Programmes Except MH201 & MH203 ILW Group B Wednesday 7th Oct 9am BI101 Teams Cell Biology I MH201 & MH203 students only BI103 Students Only-all BI103 lectures will be posted online for you to review and study. There are no activities organised for the scheduled lecture times. Two main forms (modes) of lecturing will be adopted this year. 1. Asynchronous Lectures- In this mode your lecturer will post narrated videos of their lecture material online for you to review and study. Most lecturers will provide these as an mp4 video file, Power Point Show or Panopto recording. These will be posted to the Moodle Page for each module. A set of accompanying lecture handouts (generally the presentation slides) will be provided in pdf format. The Majority of BI101 and BI102 Lectures will be in this mode. 2. Synchronous Lectures-In this mode your lecturer will deliver their lecture during the scheduled lecture time. This lecture will be delivered live through Panopto for students to access remotely from home. Recordings of the live lecture may be also posted to Moodle for later review. A set of accompanying Lecture Handouts (generally the presentation slides) will be provided in pdf format. 16 Recorded Introductory Videos A number of Introductory videos will be posted to the BI101 Moodle Page to help you prepare for the first week of Semester I. These videos will outline how the course will be structured in addition to providing guidelines on your online, virtual learning environment and inform you of your designated BI101 laboratory groups. The videos that will be posted include: 1. Welcome to BI101 2. The Connect System 3. Practical Safety Induction Video 4. BI101 Laboratory Practical 1-Prepartory Video (Microscopy) 19 Student Information Connecting to Maynooth University wireless networks: Maynooth University along with many other institutions broadcasts the eduroam wireless signal for students and staff. Use your wireless client to connect to eduroam and when prompted enter your Maynooth username and password. You may need to enter your credentials twice when connecting for the first time. Some users will see prompts regarding certificates and should choose the “Accept \ Continue” option at this prompt. **If you enter your username in the format of username@mu.ie (not an email address) your Maynooth account will allow you to connect to eduroam in other participating institutions for example in UCD, DCU, TCD and many others around the world. Notices: Information for students will be posted on MOODLE and can also be notified by e-mail to your mumail address. These will include information on courses, questionnaire results etc. E-mail: You should check your Maynooth University e-mail account on a DAILY basis. Messages to individual students from Staff will normally be made via e-mail, using the student’s Maynooth University e-mail address. Delete messages regularly to ensure that your e-mail account is not over quota. Moodle https://2021.moodle.maynoothuniversity.ie/: This online learning environment is accessible both on and off campus. We use it for: (a) posting notices and announcements (b) to pass on information/ resources about individual modules and (c) recording absence. You will have access to all MOODLE areas relating to the modules for which you are registered as well as to general information areas entitled • BI_ALLBIOL - All Biology Students 2021 and • BI_ABSENCES1STYEAR: Biology 1st Year Absence Form a page for recording absence and submitting supporting documentation. You should become familiar with the essentials of MOODLE as soon as possible. joebloggs@mu.ie 20 LABORATORY PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS Location: Teaching Lab 1, Callan Building, North Campus 1ST Introductory Laboratory Sessions: 8-9th October 2020 A payment of €45 is required from you as a contribution towards the cost of the McGrawHill Connect System, digital e-Textbook of Brooker’s Biology, practical manuals and any handouts that you will receive throughout the year. Please pay online through “Biology Shop” any time before the 8th/9th October with a credit or debit card: (https://shop.nuim.ie/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=Biology) Laboratory Sessions: Due to Covid-19 capacity restrictions in our teaching laboratories, each practical will be delivered over two weeks in six sessions. Each student will attend one practical every second week. These “wet laboratory” practicals will focus on core concepts and prioritise the most important aspects of the course which require hands-on experience. For each practical you will complete a workbook or report which will be submitted online to your practical demonstrator for grading. There are three lab sessions: Thursday morning (TA), Thursday afternoon (TP) and Friday morning (FA). The class will be divided into 6 groups. On the weeks when labs are scheduled, 3 groups will each attend one of these lab sessions while the other 3 groups can use their time to work on the McgrawHill assignments and attend a one hour online tutorial on Teams with a senior member of our demonstrator team. The groups will reverse the following week. Details of the practical group that you have been assigned to are given below and please continuously check your BI101 timetable for details of scheduled labs. The three lab sessions are scheduled for Thursday 10am-12 noon; Thursday 2pm-4pm and Friday 10am – 12noon. Your first practical is scheduled on the dates and times below. Practical Group First Practical Time/Date Practical Group First Online Tutorial Time/Date Lab Group 1-TA Thursday 8th October 10 am Lab Group 1-TA Thursday 15th October 11 am Lab Group 1-TP Thursday 8th October 2 pm Lab Group 1-TP Thursday 15th October 3 pm Lab Group 1-FA Friday 9th October 10 am Lab Group 1-FA Friday 16th October 11 am Lab Group 2-TA Thursday 15th October 10 am Lab Group 2-TA Thursday 8th October 11 am Lab Group 2-TP Thursday 15th October 2 pm Lab Group 2-TP Thursday 8th October 3 pm Lab Group 2-FA Friday 16th October 10 am Lab Group 2-FA Friday 9th October 11 am * A scheduled 1hr online tutorial held on Teams-Additional details will follow In the week that you are not scheduled for a “wet lab” you will complete an online, virtual lab session. Online sessions will also have access to a scheduled, one-hour, live, question and answer session with one of our experienced staff. In the event of a lock-down the wet labs may be replaced with video recordings of the lab activities for you to view and base your write-ups on. 21 Please note that you have been preassigned to these groups in advance. You should make any laboratory/tutorial choices for your other subjects so that they do not clash with your Biology lab. First BI101 Lab Date 8th/9th October Teaching Lab 1 Thursday Group 1TA-10am-1pm MH201 Science: Names Abubakar to Hannon Thursday Group 1TP-2pm-5pm MH210 Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry MH202 Biotechnology MH204 Physics with Astrophysics Friday Group 1FA-10am-1pm MH208 Biological & Biomedical Science First BI101 Lab Date 15th/16th October Teaching Lab 1 Thursday Group 2TA-10am-1pm MH201 Science: Names Harney through Quinn Thursday Group 2TP-2pm-4pm MH209 Psychology through Science MH203 Biological and Geographical Sciences MH602 Science Multimedia, and CCSSE Occasional/Erasmus Friday Group 2FA-10am-1pm MH201 Science: Names Quirke through Whittaker MH212 Science Education If you have a GENUINE timetable conflict with a core module, please email biology.department@mu.ie 24 REGULATIONS CONCERNING PRACTICAL CLASSES Health and safety procedures must be adhered to at all times. Instruction from demonstrators and technical staff must be obeyed at all times. Failure to do so will result in automatic expulsion from the laboratory and the forfeit of any grades associated with that practical session and an “unexplained absence” will be awarded. Repeat offenders will receive an automatic failure of continuous assessment. Laboratory safety- COVID-19 Related Issues: The control measures associated with reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission may change as the pandemic evolves. • Do not attend a practical if you have symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been advised to self-isolate or restrict your movement. • Only attend on your assigned day/time. If this is problematic due to scheduling, please contact the senior demonstrator (Teresa Redmond teresa.redmond@mu.ie) in advance. • All students will remain at least 1m apart for the majority of practicals. These positions have been marked on each bench, do not move seats away from these workstations. Do not move from your bench space without the permission of your demonstrator. Where closer contact work is required e.g. detailed instruction, your demonstrator will manage this. • All students are required to swab down their work area, equipment and bench stools before and after each lab session. Face Coverings and Personal Protective Equipment • In line with University policy, face coverings are mandatory during practicals. • If you are unable to wear a face mask for medical reasons, you are permitted to wear a face shield. Face shields worn in practicals must meet the same standards (EN166 1 F3) as safety glasses, where safety glasses are required. Face shields below this standard must never be worn with or instead of safety glasses. • Students that are in high-risk categories and/or that cannot wear face coverings for medical reasons are advised to contact the head demonstrator in advance of their practical. There will be a limited number of seats available at 2 m spacing, which these students can choose to avail of. We would encourage students that are in very or high risk categories to contact the Disability office to discuss registration for additional supports (access.office@mu.ie) (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/supporting-students- disabilities/how-register#). • Put your face covering on before entering the laboratory and only remove it after you have left the laboratory. It is advisable to have an extra face mask. • Do not put face coverings on laboratory surfaces or equipment. • Safety glasses are required when listed as a control measure in the risk assessment specific to each practical. These risk assessments are in your practical manual. • It is essential that you bring your laboratory coat and safety glasses to all practicals where they are required for use (specified in the risk assessment for that practical). Under the current restrictions, the department cannot guarantee the availability of spare lab coats or safety glasses, and you will be prohibited from staying in the practical without these if they are a requirement. • Launder your laboratory coat regularly (preferably weekly) in a minimum 60oC wash cycle. • Gloves must be worn when specified by the practical risk assessment. Not all practicals require gloves. Do not wear gloves to mitigate Covid-19 risks, gloves are more likely to 25 increase the risk of transmission and for some practicals gloves are an unacceptable high risk e.g. in Year 1 with bunsens. Entering/Exiting the Teaching Lab • Do not congregate in any building or corridor before or after a practical. • Laboratory doors will be opened fifteen minutes before the start of any practical, go straight to your designated seat. Seats will be designated during your first practical. • You will be instructed where to store your personal belongings. The default location is the empty press underneath the laboratory bench at your designated workstation. Do not bring large bags or suitcases to the laboratory as there are no suitable storage locations in the laboratories for these. Use your locker to minimise the items you bring to the laboratory. • You are not permitted to enter the prep lab, please notify your demonstrator if you require assistance. • You will be instructed when to leave the laboratory, there will be a staggered, supervised exit of students from each laboratory session. You may need to use the hand sinks in the bathrooms to avoid congregation around the laboratory hand wash sinks. When you have finished your practical work, contact your demonstrator to see if you can leave the lab. • Exit the laboratory using the assigned door for each row of benches. • One-way stairwells are signed as well as routes in corridors. The wider corridors are two- way with a ‘keep left’ policy. • Additional or revised control measures will be communicated online or during a practical. Preparing for Practicals • Complete any advance requirements for the practical before attending (e.g. Read practical manual, watch any associated videos, complete any required exercises). Details of these requirements will be provided by your lecturer in advance. • Practical manuals will be available on Moodle in advance of your practical with a printed copy provided to you during attendance at the practical. • If you are unable to attend a practical please refer to the instructions in your Introductory handbook for completion of an absence form, along with submission of appropriate supporting documentation, as required (Notification of Absence section). Please note the list of acceptable reasons for non-attendance, outlined in the Notification of Absence text. The Department of Biology would appreciate if any student with a medical condition/allergy, or who is pregnant/breastfeeding, to document the details on the form which will be provided during your first workshop class. If the medical condition changes during the year please inform your Senior Demonstrator or your Course Coordinator. All staff involved in this process will respect the confidentiality of the students, ensuring that this information is provided to the relevant personnel on a need-to-know basis only. 26 BIOLOGY LABORATORY SAFETY For the protection of yourself and others please read the following notes carefully and obey the instructions implicitly. FIRE: • On hearing the fire alarm or on discovering a fire, stop what you are doing and raise the alarm. • If you are using a Bunsen, switch it off. • Shut off the Bunsen gas supply to the lab. • Leave in an orderly manner and close the door behind you. Do not use the lift. • Make your way to the nearest assembly point B, C or E (see the map below). • Remain at this location until instructed by security staff to return to the building. PERSONAL PROTECTION: • Do not smoke, eat, drink or chew gum in the laboratory. University Policy prohibits storage of food and drink and food in all laboratories. • You are required to wear a Howie style white laboratory coat with all buttons closed and sleeves fully extended at all times. • You must also wear safety glasses at all times. Please contact your demonstrator if you need to purchase a pair. • You will be provided with gloves for your personal protection. Unfortunately, they only protect the wearer and can easily contaminate surfaces. Remove all gloves before leaving the laboratory, even if for a brief period. Remove gloves while using laboratory equipment unless there are specific hazards present. Do not wear gloves when using Bunsen burners unless specifically instructed by the lecturer in charge. • If you need to transfer samples or equipment to another laboratory, remove one glove and used the ungloved hand to open doors etc. • Sandals, flip-flops and other open footwear are prohibited when chemical and biological agents are used. • Long hair must be tied back. • You must wash your hands immediately at the end of the practical. 29 1. Notification of Absence Forms Reason for absence Documentation required (all to be submitted online through Moodle) Illness up to and including 5 consecutive term- time days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) Absence Form Illness for more than 5 consecutive term-time days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) Absence Form plus formal Medical Certification issued and dated during the period of illness and signed by the Medical Centre, your GP or hospital consultant Unrelated to sickness Absence Form plus supporting evidence 2. Supporting evidence The following table gives examples of the kind of supporting evidence that you may be required to provide as justification of absence. Absence Evidence Illness of LESS THAN FIVE consecutive term time days Self-certification – Absence Form which must be submitted to the department through Moodle within 5 working days of the end of the period of absence. Should students submit repeated self-certifications, the department will require students to produce formal Medical Certification. Note that alternative arrangements for a missed test will normally only be made if a medical certificate is supplied. Illness of MORE THAN FIVE consecutive term time days Formal Medical Certification issued and dated during the period of illness and signed by the Health Centre or your GP or hospital consultant Self-isolation without illness Self-certification – Absence Form which must be submitted to the department through Moodle. Notify in advance or within 1 day of scheduled continuous assessment component. An alternative assignment/assessment may be made available for you to do remotely and submit online. Supporting evidence can include messages relating to close contacts or instructions to self-isolate. Outpatient’s appointment Letter from outpatients or appointment card Doctor or dental appointment Appointment card Documented personal problems Letter from someone, e.g. counsellor, who has direct knowledge of the problem and/or is involved in supporting you Illness of dependent or family member Medical Certification and statement explaining illness and why personal attention is necessary Bereavement Formal certificate or note from family member who can vouch for the situation Severe transport problem A copy of online or newspaper reports on the problem to be submitted to the department within 5 working days of the problem having occurred Court attendance Official correspondence from the Court confirming attendance requirement Victim of crime Statement of events, police report and crime reference number Involvement in a significant/prestigious event Letter of invitation from the relevant organising body Sport commitment at national/county level Official correspondence from the relevant sporting body confirming the requirement to be available on specified dates 30 The following table gives examples of the kind of circumstances where absence may be deemed as ‘acceptable’ and ‘unacceptable’ for non- attendance. This is for general guidance; it does not represent an exhaustive list. All absences will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Acceptable Unacceptable • Illness • Displaying COVID-19-related symptoms • Self-isolating due to COVID-19 • Hospitalisation • Outpatients appointment (where possible you should try to make any appointment outside of your class commitments • Doctor or dental appointment (you should try to make any appointments outside of your class commitments) • Documented personal problems • Illness of dependent or family member (until other arrangements can be made) • Bereavement • Severe transport problems (e.g. severe disruption of train travel due to signaling failure or track problems or major traffic incident on motorways, which can be verified by online or newspaper reports) • Court attendance or victim of crime • Representing College/county/ country at significant or prestigious event or sport commitment or involvement in such an event • Oversleeping • Misreading the timetable • Paid employment and voluntary work • IT and/or computer problems • Minor transport problems, e.g. being stuck in normal rush hour traffic, not permitting enough time in travel plans for minor unanticipated delays, missed public transport • Holidays • Family celebrations • Weddings • Accommodation issues, e.g. moving house • Extra-curricular sports activities • Driving test • Lack of awareness of attendance requirements and College Regulations in this regard 31 Multiple Choice Questionnaires and Notification of Absence Please note that the information given below may change in response to updates in Covid-19 guidelines. Throughout the year you will sit a number of Questionnaires, the majority of which are Multiple Choice Questionnaires (MCQs) which are generally comprised of questions that cover a significant proportion of the module. For example, there are 2 MCQs in both BI101 and BI102 and they provisionally account for 35% of your overall grade for each module. BI101 and BI102 MCQs may be held online and conducted during a scheduled practical. MCQs for BI103 and BI108 (Biological & Biomedical Science students only) may be either machine readable MCQs or short answer questionnaires, and may be held during a lecture time slot. It is important that you view the MCQs as official exams and are aware that different policies exist for missing an MCQ than for a practical. In addition, Maynooth University Exam policies and regulations will apply and be enforced during MCQs. All MCQs are compulsory and failure to sit these exams will result in a zero grade. If you foresee that you may not be able to sit an MCQ it is imperative that you contact the lecturer who is setting the exam or the Senior Demonstrator BEFORE the MCQ. Individuals who miss an MCQ may be permitted a resit if they have an acceptable reason (see page 28) and provide the appropriate evidence. Individuals who miss an MCQ without an acceptable reason and who did not contact the lecturer who has set the exam or senior demonstrator prior to the MCQ will not be offered a resit and will consequently be awarded a zero grade. Learning Outcome Assessments Learning Outcome Assessments (LOAs) are short quizzes that test your learning from the previous week’s lectures, practicals and activities. These are used in Modules BI101 and BI102 and may be held on-campus (in a practical class or tutorial slot) or remotely (online) at a predetermined time. MCQs and LOAs are exams and Maynooth University Exam policies and regulations apply during both. These can be viewed at the Maynooth University Examinations Office webpage. 34 How to fail First Year in University Life at University is exciting and challenging! You will meet new people and have lots of free time to study and develop new interests. At University you will be treated as an adult so the onus is on you to use your time wisely and get the balance right between enjoying yourself and studying for, and getting, the best qualification you can. It would be very unwise to have a great time socialising in first year and fail your exams in the summer. So you need to be responsible and exercise good judgement in treating your studies seriously. Here are some ways that people in the past have failed first year - learn from their mistakes!! 1. Do not attend lectures! If you do not attend lectures you will miss a lot of information that is not possible to pick-up from somebody else's notes. The lecturer may emphasise a point or explain something in a particular way that will stick in your mind. Missing lectures, for whatever reason, is serious and should be avoided. If you do not attend lectures you will undermine the whole learning process. 2. Chat during lectures! Some students treat lectures as a great opportunity to have a bit of 'craic', or chat up another student! But the main reason for attending a lecture is to get information and develop your knowledge of the topic. Listen to what is being said, write your notes and if you have any difficulties ask the lecturer at the end of the class. 3. Do not read your notes! Some students attend classes but never read their notes until just before the exams. If you read your notes the day you attend the lecture it will reinforce the information and help you remember. 4. Don't study! Once you have your lecture notes you will need to supplement the information with material from textbooks or the WEB. You will also need to understand the material and begin to learn relevant points. It is far too late to try to do this in the few weeks before the exams - the earlier you do this the easier it will be. 5. Don't study regularly! You should get into the habit of trying to do a few hours of study each day from the beginning of the year. You will obviously increase the amount of study you do as the exams approach but it is important to develop a good study routine. 6. Don't submit material on time! You will be required to prepare and submit material throughout the year. If you are late you risk losing marks. In addition, it is good practice to be punctual with assignments and manage your time effectively. 7. Don't attend practicals! Practicals give you information which supplements the knowledge you get in lectures so it is important to attend these and ask questions if you are unclear on any points. 8. Don't ask questions! The aim of University is to increase your knowledge therefore if you are unclear on any point ask the lecturer concerned. They will be delighted to see that you are interested and will be able to answer the query or at least point you in the right direction. 9. Don't prepare for the exams! In September the exams look to be vary far away but they will arrive sooner than you expect! You need to start working towards the exams from the first week of the year. Use your time like someone training for a marathon - train (attend lectures and practicals), build up your distances (study, attempt sample exam questions) and finish the race (pass your exam successively). 10. PANIC! There is no need to panic if you adopt a sensible and responsible attitude to your studies. Don't worry about other students saying they have the entire course covered and all the possible answers prepared. Work at your own pace but remember that you sit the examination as an individual so it is up to you to ensure that you pass the exam and get the best possible marks. - Professor Kevin Kavanagh 35 Department of Biology Policy on Plagiarism Definition of Plagiarism Plagiarism involves an attempt to use an element of another person’s work, without appropriate acknowledgement in order to gain academic credit. It may include the unacknowledged verbatim reproduction of material, unsanctioned collusion, but is not limited to these matters; it may also include the unacknowledged adoption of an argumentative structure, or the unacknowledged use of a source or of research materials, including computer code or elements of mathematical formulae in an inappropriate manner. The policies of the University apply within the Department of Biology, as contained on the Maynooth University website (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/university-policies/rules-regulations-students). Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty and will be treated with the utmost seriousness wherever discovered. This policy will be implemented in the accordance with Department of Biology Policy on Plagiarism. 1. Dealing with Suspected Cases of Plagiarism: Assignment markers will refer suspected cases of plagiarism to the Module Coordinator (or in the case of practical assignments, in first instance to the Academic in charge of practical module); Any student submitting written work for continuous assessment can be asked by the marker or the department to take a further test. This may take the form of an oral examination on the assignment in question and related issues, or the writing of a test paper in controlled conditions. Requiring a student to take such a test does not necessarily imply that plagiarism is suspected. 2. Dealing with Proven Cases of Plagiarism: If there is evidence of plagiarism, the matter will be turned over to the Course Coordinator, who will determine the disciplinary consequences following the guidelines outlined below. In each case the student may be invited to explain in person to the Course Coordinator the origin of the material contained in the piece in question. Procedures i. Where a marker (or course coordinator) believes that a case of plagiarism has been identified, the matter shall be referred to the Head of Department with a written report outlining the reasons for suspecting that the work has been plagiarised. ii. The Head of Department shall then make an initial finding as to whether or not plagiarism has occurred, taking account of factors including, but not confined to, the extent of the plagiarism, indications of intent to deceive, the student’s prior history in this regard, practice within the discipline, and the level at which the student has submitted the work. The Head of Department will not take account of extenuating medical or personal circumstances in making a decision. iii. If the Head of Department is the marker who suspects plagiarism has occurred, he or she shall delegate responsibility to a nominee in that department to follow the procedures laid down in this policy iv. Where the Head of Department determines that plagiarism has not occurred but there are indications of incorrect citation, the work shall be awarded a grade that takes account of the failure to cite sources correctly, within the overall context of the work as a whole. v. Where it is considered right to do so, the Head of Department shall confirm the determination that plagiarism has occurred by making a record of the decision setting out the reasons. At this point, the Head of Department shall consult the Registrar’s Office, informing the Registrar of the finding, and requesting any information on previous findings in relation to the student. Should prior findings exist, the procedures in xi and xii shall apply. vi. Where the Head of Department determines that plagiarism has occurred, a meeting with the student shall be convened to inform the student of the finding. vii. The student shall be advised of the determination by the Head of Department and of the consequences that may unfold and that a response should be received by the Head of Department from the student within ten working days from the date the determination was confirmed. 36 viii. The student shall be advised that failure or refusal to respond within the designated period of time, or failure or refusal to attend for any meeting requested by the Head of Department, will result in the matter being referred to the Academic Discipline Board of Maynooth University in like manner as if the student had chosen not to accept the findings of the report. ix. Where the student chooses not to accept the findings of the report, the matter shall be referred to the Academic Discipline Board of Maynooth University together with all relevant documentation and reports. x. Where the student accepts the findings of the report, the student shall be asked to sign the report. The Head of Department shall then countersign the report. The Head of Department will then give the work a mark of 0. The student will be allowed to redo the assignment before a designated deadline prior to the next Examination Board meeting, if it is practical to do so. The mark for the resubmitted work will be capped at 40%. A record shall be kept in the Department of the incident, and this shall be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. xi. In the case of a second finding of plagiarism in relation to a student, the matter is automatically referred to the Academic Discipline Board, who shall notify the student that the matter has been brought to its attention. xii. A “second finding” in this regard may refer to findings made in the current academic year or in previous academic years, and it may refer to findings made by more than one Department." -(Maynooth University Policy on Plagiarism) 2a. Minor Plagiarism: In cases of minor plagiarism, the following will apply: In instances where an element forming part of an assignment (from a phrase or sentence up to a paragraph or two) is found to be plagiarised, marks will be deducted for that assignment, there will be no possibility of submitting a ‘make-up’ assignment, and previous and subsequent work submitted in connection with the course may be subject to particular scrutiny. While the amount of marks deducted will be proportionate to the extent of the plagiarised material, the deduction may be severe. 2b. Major Plagiarism: In cases of major plagiarism, the following University statutes will apply: In instances where a significant part or all of an assignment is found to be plagiarised, the Department will "award a mark of zero in the assignment, with no chance to resubmit in the current academic year" (Maynooth University Policy on Plagiarism), and previous and subsequent work submitted in connection with the course may be subject to particular scrutiny. In serious cases the plagiarism will be referred to the Academic Discipline Board. 2c. Postgraduate Students: Instances of postgraduate plagiarism will be referred directly to the project supervisor or member of faculty responsible for the relevant postgraduate programme. “Instances of plagiarism among postgraduate research students will be treated as being particularly serious. The Board will not take into account extenuating medical or personal circumstances in making its decision..” (Maynooth University Policy on Plagiarism). 3. Recording: All cases of plagiarism will be recorded by the Course Coordinator on the student’s permanent record card. All members of the Department providing a reference for a student may be obliged to mention an instance of major plagiarism, or two or more instances of minor plagiarism, when providing a reference for the student. BIOSCIENCE BUILDING BIOSCIENCE BUILDING Bat SELLEIOLOGY LAB, » s.trea inmunovocy Ke SECOND FLOOR = BIOSCIENCE BUILDING