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Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt2 (CHEM40013) // Assessment
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Attendance for Safety and Induction Program and achievement of 65% in the exam on completion of the program
| The week before the start of semester of the first semester of enrolment | N/A |
A preliminary literature survey and research plan (up to 5 pages of mixed text, diagrams and formulas) due in the final two weeks of the first semester; this will form the basis of the Introduction to the major thesis
| Due at the end of the first semester of enrolment. | N/A |
A major thesis, due on completion of the project, assessed by a panel of examiners
| Start of the exam period of the second semester of enrolment | 35% |
An oral exam (viva) on the content of the thesis, occurring within two weeks of submission of the thesis , assessed by a panel of examiners
| End of the exam period of the second semester of enrolment. | 35% |
A project-related oral presentation, occurring in the month prior to submission of the thesis, assessed by a panel of examiners
| End of the teaching period of the second semester of enrolment | 10% |
Supervisor's assessment of research performance based on commitment, technical competence, independence and contribution to the project
| End of the teaching period of the second semester of enrolment | 20% |
Attendance at seminar series providing advanced theoretical training, continuous throughout semester Hurdle requirement: Students will need to attend 75% of seminar series, as assessed by their Supervisor. | Throughout both semesters | 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: 7 February 2025