CHM2990 - Introductory chemical research project

Leader: Level 2 Co-ordinator

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Summer semester A 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This course allows students to undertake an introductory research project as part of their second year of study in Chemistry within the BSc Adv (Hons) or BSc (Science Scholar) degrees. The project will be carried out within the School of Chemistry teaching and research laboratories. Allied with the practical work will be tutorial materials and discussion on formal matters relating to OH&S, database searching, data analysis and presentation and report presentation.

Objectives

Completing students will be proficient in literature searching & reviewing; understand design, development & implementation of a research project; have gained experimental skills & experience in data processing & interpretation; be able to communicate their results verbally & in writing.

Assessment

Assessment: Written project proposal 10%
Laboratory work: 30%
Project report: 50%
Oral presentation: 10%

Contact hours

6 hours per week

Prerequisites

CHM2911 and permission of head of school

Co-requisites

CHM2922