che5prb chemistry research project b
CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROJECT B
CHE5PRB
2019
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
Masters of Chemical Science students undertake a two-semester long research project (CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB) under the supervision of an academic staff member. Students will meet prospective supervisors and select research projects during the first year of the Masters of Chemical Science course. As part of the research project, students will conduct advanced experimentation, develop independent research skills, and produce a thesis outlining their achievements and results.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CHE5PRA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject represents one semester of a year-long program. Students can commence the research project in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply professional integrity and safe laboratory practices when designing and performing experiments, collecting data and reporting results.
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
02. Apply relevant mathematical, graphical and computational methods to acquire, manipulate, interpret and evaluate chemical data and summarise results using appropriate significant figures and units.
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
03. Analyse and report experimental results with well supported interpretations using correctly referenced professional prose.
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
04. Orally present chemistry matters, supported by legitimate evidence and appropriately defended to peers or professionals
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
05. Critically evaluate published scientific work
- Activities:
- Supervised research project
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Week 06-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 06 - 24
One 5.0 days supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students commence their research project early in February or in July.
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."
SeminarWeek: 06 - 06
Four 4.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 06 and delivered via face-to-face.
"LIMS induction course covers 2 days (week 6).
Normally carried out in the LIMS Auditorium"
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend weekly department research seminar"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis: written thesis (15,000 word equiv) | Prepare a 40-page research thesis. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 |
| One 25-minute individual oral presentation (2000 word equiv) | Students in CHE5PRB will present a 20-minute final seminar describing the outcomes of their research year. In CHE5PRA students present an ungraded introductory seminar (10-15 mins). The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 04 |
| Thesis oral defence (8000 word equiv) | 45 min oral examination of thesis. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 35 | 02, 04 |
| Literature Review (2500 word equiv) | Students write a literature review describing the existing literature in their field of research. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Laboratory performance (supervisors mark) (5000 word equiv) | A supervisor mark is given at the end of the research work and is based on the students# performance in the lab. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 28-46, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 28 - 46
One 5.0 days supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students commence their research project early in February or in July.
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."
SeminarWeek: 28 - 28
Four 4.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"LIMS induction course covers 2 days (week 28).
Normally carried out in the LIMS Auditorium"
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend weekly department research seminar"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis: written thesis (15,000 word equiv) | Prepare a 40-page research thesis. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 |
| One 25-minute individual oral presentation (2000 word equiv) | Students in CHE5PRB will present a 20-minute final seminar describing the outcomes of their research year. In CHE5PRA students present an ungraded introductory seminar (10-15 mins). The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 04 |
| Thesis oral defence (8000 word equiv) | 45 min oral examination of thesis. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 35 | 02, 04 |
| Literature Review (2500 word equiv) | Students write a literature review describing the existing literature in their field of research. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Laboratory performance (supervisors mark) (5000 word equiv) | A supervisor mark is given at the end of the research work and is based on the students# performance in the lab. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | 10 | 01 |