Chemistry Honours Research Project Pt1 (CHEM40016) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Attendance at a safety & induction program with >65% result in a safety examination held during the first week (pass/fail)

  • 45 minutes
Early in the teaching periodN/A

A preliminary literature survey and research plan (up to 5 pages)

  • 1500 words
Hurdle requirement		At the end of the first semester N/A

A major thesis, page limit of 30 pages

  • 30 pages
At the end of the final semester55%

An oral exam (viva) on the content of the thesis

35%

A project-related oral presentation (up to 30 minutes)

  • 30 minutes
At the end of the final semester10%
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: 4 March 2025