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Chemistry Masters Research Project (CHEM90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: asoncini@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: asoncini@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The research project involves undertaking experimental and/or theoretical research in an area currently relevant to one of the research groups in the School of Chemistry. The subject will enable students to develop the process and practice of chemical research; increase the student's knowledge and understanding of chemical science; encourage the development of individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data; and ensure that students receive essential training in laboratory safety procedures.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to:
- develop the process and practice of chemical research;
- increase the student's knowledge and understanding of chemical science;
- encourage the development of individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data; and
- ensure that students receive essential training in laboratory safety procedures.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain skills in:
- advanced problem solving and critical thinking;
- evaluation of research and professional literature;
- applying concepts developed in one area to a different context;
- analysing and rationalising experimental observations;
- effective time management;
- scientific written and oral communication.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
The assessment requirements below are applicable to the entire 125 point Research Project:
- attendance at a safety and induction program with at least a 65% result in a 60 minute safety examination held during the first week (pass/fail);
- a preliminary literature survey and research plan (up to 10 pages of mixed text, diagrams and formulas) due at the end of the first semester of enrolment or after the student has enrolled in 25 points of Research project (pass/fail);
- a project-related oral presentation (up to 25 min), given at the end of the second semester (pass/fail);
- a project-related oral presentation (up to 30 min), given at the end of the fourth semester (10%);
- a major thesis, page limit of 60 pages, due at the end of the fourth semester (35%);
- an oral exam (viva) on the content of the thesis (35%);
- assessment of research performance based on attendance, application, initiative and demonstrated skills (20%);
- attendance at a seminar series providing advanced theoretical and/or practical training (hurdle).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alessandro Soncini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: asoncini@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Alessandro Soncini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: asoncini@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 50 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of forty hours per week or 800 hours for the semester. Students enrolled in a 37.5, 25 or 12.5 point research subject would be expected to be engaged in their research on a pro-rata basis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022