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

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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementComments%ILO*
15,000-word thesisThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.3502, 03
one 20-30 minute oral presentationThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.1004
one thesis oral defenceThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.3502, 04
literature reviewThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.1002, 03
Quality of laboratory workThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.1001

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 elementComments%ILO*
15,000-word thesisThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.3502, 03
one 20-30 minute oral presentationThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.1004
one thesis oral defenceThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.3502, 04
literature reviewThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.1002, 03
Quality of laboratory workThe assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB.1001