CHM3980 · Chemistry overseas research project

Overview

This unit provides you with the opportunity to carry out a research project overseas as part of their final year of study in chemistry. The project may be carried out within a university or industry research laboratory by arrangement and approval of the Head of School. Allied with the practical work will be online tutorial materials and support on formal matters relating to OHSE, database searching, data analysis and presentation and report presentation.

Areas of study: Chemistry

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of modern laboratory practices and procedures;
2. Practice an in depth understanding of one or several aspects of modern practical chemistry;
3. Demonstrate safe laboratory practices and apply OHSE principles;
4. Use chemical databases to aid in the design of a project strategy;
5. Analyse data associated with a project and relate this to overall project goals;
6. Present your data and conclusions to the broader chemistry community in both oral and written formats;
7. Analyse how your project links to the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.
8. Reflect on professional and technical skills development.

Workload

Laboratory work is expected to be completed within a continuous five-week period. There will be 72 hours of self-directed study during the enrolled semester.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.