che5pra chemistry research project a
CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROJECT A
CHE5PRA
2017
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
Research projects will be during the last 2 semesters of the Master of Chemical Science program under the supervision of relevant academic staff members. Students will conduct advanced experimentation and training in instrumentation as part of their research projects. Students will meet prospective supervisors and select research projects during CHE5TMA and CHE5TMB.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorMark Hinds
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed all subject from (CHE3ADA, CHE3ADB, CHE5TMA, CHE5TMB). Enrolling students must obtain a project supervisor and course coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This unit of study represents one semester of a year long program. Students commence the research project in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Entry into this unit is dependant on satisfactory completion of prerequisite units.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. work independently in a chemical laboratory
- Activities:
- supervised research project
02. critically evaluate data
- Activities:
- supervised research project
03. write scientific reports
- Activities:
- supervised research project
04. deliver presentations in a professional environment
- Activities:
- supervised research project
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Hinds
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 days supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are expected to work full-time on their research project. For local students a part-time enrolment for the research project is possible by negotiation with the project supervisor and the course coordinator"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000-word thesis | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 35 | 02, 03 |
| one 20-30 minute oral presentation | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 04 |
| one thesis oral defence | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 35 | 02, 04 |
| literature review | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 02, 03 |
| Quality of laboratory work | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Hinds
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 5.0 days supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students are expected to work full-time on their research project. For local students a part-time enrolment for the research project is possible by negotiation with the project supervisor and the course coordinator"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000-word thesis | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 35 | 02, 03 |
| one 20-30 minute oral presentation | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 04 |
| one thesis oral defence | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 35 | 02, 04 |
| literature review | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 02, 03 |
| Quality of laboratory work | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 01 |