Chemical Research Project (CHEM30013)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 4 March 2025
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 2025 to 21 February 2025 Last self-enrol date 16 January 2025 Census date 24 January 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 February 2025 Assessment period ends 1 March 2025 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 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
What do these dates mean
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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: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 4 March 2025