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Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt2 (CHEM40012)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 (Early-Start) |
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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 (CHEM40012 Chemistry Research Project Pt 2) 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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 (Early-Start)
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 345 hours Teaching period 2 January 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 15 January 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 - Semester 2 (Early-Start)
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 345 hours Teaching period 1 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 9 July 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
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
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024