Chemistry Research Project (CHEM40008) // Assessment

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Assessment for the Chemistry Research Project is across two semesters:

• Attendance at a safety & induction program with >65% result in a 45 minute safety examination held during the first week (pass/fail);

• A preliminary literature survey and research plan (1500 words, up to 5 pages), due at the end of the first semester (hurdle);

• A major thesis, page limit of 30 pages, due at the end of the final semester (55%);

• An oral exam (viva) on the content of the thesis (35%);

• A project-related oral presentation (up to 30 minutes), given at the end of the final semester (10%);

• Attendance at a seminar series providing advanced theoretical and/or practical training (hurdle).

These assessment requirements are applicable to the entire 62.5 point Research Project component.