GCH5920 · Sustainability project

Overview

GCH5920 (12 credit points) will allow you to undertake a minor research project, either individually or in a small group (2-3 people) in the general theme of green and sustainable chemistry during the advanced practice component of the course. It is different from GCH5900, GCH5901 and GCH5902 in that this is a stand-alone 12 credit point unit and also provides the option of undertaken a group research project. A minor research thesis will enable you to consolidate the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills acquired during the Master course in a research context. The unit will allow you to develop independent and collaborative learning and research skills on a topic of your choice, related to the core and elective units offered in the course. The unit will primarily comprise independent research but also provide the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. The unit will include some scheduled activities to enhance and develop transferable skills for success in research. You will be assessed primarily on the thesis. You will be encouraged to link your research projects to industry and wider global issues, where innovative green chemistry approaches can lead to novel products and processes for the good of society.

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. Critically analyse, evaluate and integrate research and other relevant literature;
2. Formulate a research hypothesis and effective objectives that can be addressed through appropriate research question;
3. Conceptualise, design and manage a research project, either individually or in a collaborative situation;
4. Conduct independent and/or group and ethical research, applying sound principles of study design and appropriate data analysis methods;
5. Develop a sound and logical argument through correctly analysing, interpreting and presenting evidence to support or reject a research hypothesis;
6. Demonstrate advanced academic writing skills by producing a thesis and/or manuscripts appropriate for publication;
7. Clearly communicate the implications of the research to broader society and applications of the research.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours over the course of one semester.

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