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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2007/08


CH30054 Industrial placement (BSc hons)

Credits: 60
Level: Honours
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites:
In taking this unit you cannot take CH30058 and take CH30082 and take CH30084
Available for students on BSc sandwich courses in the Department of Chemistry. Will also be available to Natural Science students registered with the department.
Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide students with an opportunity to gain a years experience of working in a chemical company or related organisation. The placement will allow students to:
* Apply knowledge and skills gained at University to real applications of Chemistry and related areas.
* Demonstrate a range of "key skills" such as team work, time and project management, oral and written communication.
* Participate in an extended programme of scientific work and develop professional skills appropriate to that area of work.
Content:
A laboratory or office based project with training programme will be conducted in a company or organisation approved by the Department of Chemistry. The content will depend on the precise requirements of the placement company.