Coding theory is a major component of Applied Algebra. It has many applications in the mathematics of communications and has many links with other scientific disciplines, such as electrical engineering and computer science. Coding theory arises in almost every imaginable digital communications and storage system. In UCD, it is taught at the undergraduate level in the module MATH30180 An Introduction to Coding Theory.
Initiative
Developing Professional Capabilities through Team-Based Learning
About this initiative
Project aim: To design, implement and evaluate the use of TBL within the Professional Growth 3 module (VET30520) to support veterinary students’ development of key graduate capabilities for sustainable professional careers.
This project will produce key deliverables that will support both the implementation of TBL in VET30520 designed to enhance the development of graduate capabilities, while providing evidence-informed insights to support sustainable implementation and scalability of TBL in veterinary medicine and other disciplines.
Key Project Deliverables:
- Co-designed TBL module (VET30520 AUT 2026).
- Case study report that will outline the module design process, lessons learnt and recommendations for sustainable integration into other programmes.
- TBL educator guide for that considers the specific UCD educational context. Topics will include using UCD ALE spaces, assessment considerations, learning technologies, and TBL facilitator guidance.
- Half-day TBL information session/workshop for veterinary medicine colleagues and the wider CHAS community.
Expected Student Outcomes:
- Development of graduate capabilities particularly: communication, teamwork, decision making, professional and ethical judgement, managing uncertainty, accountability and collaboration.
- Improved confidence and capabilities to address complex, real-world scenarios relevant to professional life.
- Greater engagement and active participation in the learning experiences of VET30520.
| Project Lead | Dr Diane Cashman |
|---|---|
| College | UCD College Health and Agricultural Sciences |
| School | UCD School of Veterinary Medicine |
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