Overview

This course allows you to undertake an introductory research project as part of your second year of study in Chemistry within the BSc Adv - Research (Hons) or Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) degrees and you undertaking CHM1051 and CHM1052 with a minimum of a distinction grade … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
SSA-02-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Alison Funston

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Alan Chaffee

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Demonstrate an ability to locate, synthesize and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature associated with the research project;

2.

Prepare, explain and undertake appropriate OHS Risk Assessments associated with laboratory (and if relevant, fieldwork) activities;

3.

Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently and safely within a research laboratory environment;

4.

Access relevant data for comparative purposes using modern information technologies;

5.

Synthesise and present in a format suitable for the discipline, experimental results and data analysis associated with the research project;

6.

Present scientific research findings to an appropriate expert audience;

7.

Integrate the research findings from the project into the larger context of research in that particular field, primarily through completion of the required report;

8.

Demonstrate the capability to learn new technical skills within the research project ambit and use these proficiently and safely.

Teaching approach

Research activities

Assessment

1 - Laboratory-based assessment
2 - Continuous reflective assessment
3 - Project report
4 - Poster presentation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Lab coat required - $35, safety glasses $8, Lab book $3.00

Availability in areas of study

Chemistry