Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
CH40048 Advanced chemistry research project |
| Credits: 24 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: EX30DS30OT40 |
| Requisites: |
| While taking this unit you must take CH40047 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH30063 or take CH30050 or take CH40040 or take CH40049 |
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Aims & Learning Objectives: To allow students to experience a practical research project typical of research in an academic environment. To further develop and reinforce the skills necessary for research work. 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; * Demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct an experimental programme; * Present results in a variety of formats and place them into context of other researchers' work; * Critically evaluate results and draw appropriate conclusions. 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, an appropriate literature background study will be conducted. Aspects of project planning, safety, report writing skills and oral presentations will be introduced as appropriate. |