Chemical Research Project (CHEM30013)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Summer Term
Semester 2
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Students will carry out a short chemical investigation under the direction of a School of Chemistry staff member. Each student will be required to prepare and deliver both a written and an oral report on the investigation.

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of the subject, the student should comprehend the importance of a critical review of work already published in the field; the necessity for careful planning of the research work; and the importance of accurate observation and recording of data.

Generic skills

The subject is designed to introduce students to independent original research; to further develop practical skills; to train the student to use the chemical literature; to train the student in the art of assessing the results obtained; and to develop written and oral communication skills.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

New Generation BSc students

Students must have completed (or be concurrently enrolled in) four third year level chemistry subjects (as defined in the chemistry major) prior to commencement of this subject.

Other Science students

Students must be enrolled in at least 50 points of third year level chemistry subjects, and have completed (or be concurrently enrolled in) at least one of the four third year level core subjects (as defined in the chemistry major) prior to commencement of this subject.

BBiomedSc sudents are required to enrol in at least 37.5 points of third year level chemistry and have completed (or be concurrently enrolled in) at least one of the four third year level core subjects (as defined in the chemistry major) prior to commencement of this subject.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

A written report of no more than 1500 words due at the end of the semester (60%); supervisor assessment of demonstrated research potential (30%); oral presentation of no more than 15 minutes duration at the end of semester (10%).

Satisfactory performance in each of these assessment components is necessary to pass the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Summer Term
    Principal coordinatorTrevor Smith
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne lecture and 96 hours of laboratory work
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 January 2017 to 17 February 2017
    Last self-enrol date12 January 2017
    Census date13 January 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 February 2017
    Assessment period ends25 February 2017

    Summer Term contact information

    trevoras@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorTrevor Smith
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne lecture and 96 hours of laboratory work
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    trevoras@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    None

  • Subject notes

    This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.

    Enrolment in this subject is strongly recommended for all students enrolled in 50 or more points of third year level chemistry subjects.

     

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationChemistry
    MajorChemistry
    Informal specialisationScience-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG.
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022