che5pra chemistry research project a
CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROJECT A
CHE5PRA
2020
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.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in the following course: SMCHS and have completed 120 credit points of Level one subjects. Students must obtain a Project supervisor and Course coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject represents one semester of a year-long program. Students commence the research project in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 06-24, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour 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
SeminarWeek: 6 - 6
Four 4.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
LIMS induction course covers 2 days (week 6).Normally carried out in the LIMS Auditorium
Supervised ResearchWeek: 6 - 24
One 5.00 days supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 6 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
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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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. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4 |
Thesis oral defence (8000 word equiv)45 min oral examination of thesis. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO4 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 28-46, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Barnard
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 28 - 28
Four 4.00 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 1.00 hour 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
Supervised ResearchWeek: 28 - 46
One 5.00 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
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4 |
Thesis oral defence (8000 word equiv)45 min oral examination of thesis. The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for CHE5PRA and CHE5PRB. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO4 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |