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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CH30132: Chemistry research project (Natural Sciences)

Click here for further information Credits: 12
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 30%, OT 35%, PR 35%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Reassessment not allowed
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take two units from CH20148, CH20150 and CH20152. Whilst taking this unit you must take two units from CH30127, CH30128 and CH30129.
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To allow students on the Natural Sciences programme to experience a practical or theoretical/computational research project typical of research in an academic environment. To further develop and reinforce the skills necessary for research work. To enhance the students chemistry knowledge and develop independent work and data analysis.

Learning Outcomes:
After studying the Unit, students should be able to:
* Demonstrate advanced experimental techniques appropriate to the chosen project.
* Record experimental observations and data in an efficient manner.
* Present results in a variety of formats and place them into context of other researchers' work.
* Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an experimental programme.

Skills:
Problem solving (T, F, A), data collection and analysis, scientific writing (F, A), independent working (F).

Content:
A research topic will be selected in conjunction with a supervising member of staff and a program of experimental work planned. In addition to the experimental aspects, appropriate library work will be conducted. Aspects of project planning, safety, report writing skills and oral presentations will be introducted as appropriate.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CH30132 is Optional on the following programmes:

Programmes in Natural Sciences
  • UXXX-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UXXX-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Industrial Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UXXX-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Natural Sciences with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4

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