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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: CHE3001 Module Title: BSC CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROJECT
Module Provider: Chemical Sciences Short Name: CH300
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: LYNAM C Dr (Chem Science)
Number of credits: 40 Number of ECTS credits: 20
 
Assessment Pattern

 

Methods of Assessment

 

 

Laboratory work (35%)

 

Interim report due at end of Semester 5 (5%)

 

Written dissertation (45%)

 

Oral presentation and viva (15%).

 

The project comprises 40 credits – the largest single contribution to the final year.

 

Attendance for project practical work is monitored and contributes to the assessment of the laboratory work.

 

The oral presentation will take place after the Spring break and will last 15 minutes with 10 minutes for questions

 
Module Overview
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Module Aims
  • To provide experience in information retrieval relevant to a known area of chemistry research

  • To enhance practical research skills specific to the assigned project

     

  • To develop the ability to complete research objectives independently
  • To develop written and oral presentation skills

     
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:-

 

  • Obtain information related to a research problem from a variety of sources including electronic databases.

     

  • Carry out detailed risk assessments (to comply with the COSHH regulations) prior to carrying out new chemical processes

  • Learn the techniques relevant to the specific research projects undertaken

  • Use the background information obtained to inform scientific  investigation

  • Analyse and interpret research data

  • Produce clear and coherent oral and written reports which convey research results to others

     

  •  H

    ave an increased capacity to prepare and disseminate information to an audience
Module Content

 

Assignment of Projects

 

 

During the summer break students will be asked to nominate 3 project areas in an order of preference.

 

 

Projects will be assigned sympathetically, within the bounds of each academic staff member having a minimum of one and not more than four project students (or four FTEs per staff member for joint projects).  Four is regarded as the absolute maximum and not the norm.

 

 

Only exceptionally can projects be undertaken in collaboration with industry, and only then if the project is unrelated to a previous professional training placement.  In such circumstances, prior agreement that the Division can have access to the science (for purposes of student monitoring and assessment) is required, and the Division will ensure commercial confidentiality. 

 

 

Any intellectual property must be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties before work is commenced.

 

 

 

The project

 

 

The project will run for 20 weeks in total in Semesters 5 and 6, and the student is expected to work for a minimum of two days each week.  The student and supervisor are to discuss how the work is to be divided into background research, laboratory work and report writing.  Students will be expected to liaise regularly with their supervisor(s) and to follow good laboratory practice at all times.

 

 

Students are required to carry out detailed risk assessments (to comply with the COSHH regulations) for all chemical processes to be employed.  These assessments are to be checked/validated by supervisors prior to any associated practical work.

 

 
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Last Updated
20 April 2011