Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt1 (CHEM40010)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
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The research project is 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.
Students enrol in a total of 62.5 points of research project across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in two of subjects across two consecutive semesters to achieve a total 62.5 credit points. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester of the program.
This subject (CHEM40010 Chemistry Research Project Pt 1) is a 25 point version for one semester.
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 have further developed skills in:
- advanced problem solving and critical thinking ,
- evaluating the relevant research and professional literature,
- applying concepts developed in one area to a different context,
- analysing and rationalising experimental observations,
- effective time management, and
- written and oral communication
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A major study (one half of a full-time year of study at third year level) in Chemistry.
Admission into the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) program in the School of Chemistry.
Students must also be concurrently enrolled in (or have completed) the required coursework subjects for the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) program in the School of Chemistry.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Attendance at a safety & induction program with >65% result in a safety examination held during the first week (pass/fail)
| First half of the teaching period | N/A |
A preliminary literature survey and research plan (up to 5 pages), due at the end of the first semester
| End of the teaching period | N/A |
A major thesis, page limit of 30 pages, due at the end of the final semester
| End of the teaching period | 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
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a seminar series providing advanced theoretical and/or practical training | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment for the Chemistry Research Project is across two semesters.
These assessment requirements are applicable to the entire 62.5 point Research Project component.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Colette Boskovic 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. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 30 June 2020 - Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Colette Boskovic 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. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 24 December 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 24 December 2020
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of twenty-five hours per week over two semesters.
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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 31 January 2024