CHEM40040 Research Project

Academic Year 2019/2020

This module comprises a substantial body of research in an area of Chemistry, undertaken under the supervision of one of the members of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, sometimes in collaboration with staff from other Schools or Centres. The research is performed with assistance and advice from the supervisor's research group. Note that is module is intended for Erasmus students wishing to complete a research project and is subject to approval by Dr. Andrew Phillips.

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module the student will have gained experience of working in a research environment and of devising and executing solutions to research problems. They will have acquired knowledge and understanding of a range of chemical and instrumental methods and of the design of research projects. They will also be able to carry out an effective literature search relating to the development of a research project. In addition, they will have gained experience in the presentation of scientific work as posters, oral communications and written reports.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Laboratories

144

Specified Learning Activities

45

Autonomous Student Learning

20

Total

209

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Oral presentation, project report (maximum 40 pages) and oral examination by two referees from the School of Chemistry. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

This module is intended for students in the final year of an Honours Chemistry degree program or postgraduate students in a Chemical discipline. Other students wishing to take this module must have a comparable background in chemistry and must consult the School.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
CHEM40030 - Research Project


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Projects are assessed through thesis, oral examination, oral and poster presentations, and assessment of research work. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

100


Carry forward of passed components
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Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
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