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CHM2990 · Introductory chemical research project
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2School of Chemistry
Overview
This course allows you to undertake an introductory research project as part of your second year of study in Chemistry subject to the unit prerequisites and corequisites. The project will be carried out within the School of Chemistry teaching and research laboratories. The project will be carried out within the School of Chemistry teaching and research laboratories. Embedded in a research group, you will learn skills around project management, data gathering/analysis, reporting, and OHS requirements.
Areas of study: Chemistry
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laboratory-based assessment | Demonstration | 20% | — |
| 2 | Continuous reflective assessment | Written | 10% | — |
| 3 | Project report | Project | 60% | — |
| 4 | Poster presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
corequisite
prerequisite
PREREQUISITE: A distinction average over CHM1051 and CHM1052 or; high distinction average over CHM1011 and CHM1022 or with special permission from the unit coordinator. PERMISSION: Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit; approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
CHM1051CHM1052CHM1011CHM1022Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to locate, synthesize and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature associated with the research project;
- Prepare, explain and undertake appropriate OHS Risk Assessments associated with laboratory (and if relevant, fieldwork) activities;
- Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and safely within a research laboratory environment;
- Access relevant data for comparative purposes using modern information technologies;
- Synthesise and present in a format suitable for the discipline, experimental results and data analysis associated with the research project;
- Present scientific research findings to an appropriate expert audience;
- Integrate the research findings from the project into the larger context of research in that particular field, primarily through completion of the required report;
- Demonstrate the capability to learn new technical skills within the research project ambit and use these proficiently and safely.
Workload
• Six hours per week of laboratory work and • Six hours of private study time per week
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Laboratories | 72 hours |
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