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Chemical Research Project (CHEM30013)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 2
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
New Generation BSc students
Four of the Level 3 chemistry subjects (as defined in the chemistry major)
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Other Science students
50 credit points of Level 3 Chemistry subjects
One of the four Level 3 core subjects (as defined in the chemistry major)
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
BBiomedSc sudents
37.5 credit points of Level 3 Chemistry subjects
One of the four Level 3 core subjects (as defined in the chemistry major)
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A written report of no more than 1500 words
| End of semester | 60% |
Supervisor assessment of demonstrated research potential | 30% | |
Oral presentation
| End of semester | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory performance in each of these assessment components is necessary to pass the subject. | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Trevor Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One lecture and 96 hours of laboratory work Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 7 January 2020 to 21 February 2020 Last self-enrol date 16 January 2020 Census date 17 January 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 February 2020 Assessment period ends 29 February 2020 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Trevor Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One lecture and 96 hours of laboratory work Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 29 January 2021 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 2 November 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 November 2020 Assessment period ends 29 January 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Chemistry Major Chemistry - 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.
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: 31 January 2024