Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
CH50102 Advanced group work in practical chemistry |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 75%, OR 25% |
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Aims & Learning Objectives: To introduce students to an extended piece of practical chemistry involving planning and executing experimental work and reporting the results in a number of formats. Transferable skills such as communication and teamwork will be emphasised. After completing this Unit, students should be able to: * Demonstrate skills in planning and executing practical problems in Chemistry; * Work in a team - allocation and correlation of tasks and collection of data; * Present the results of an investigation in written report and poster formats; * Demonstrate experimental skills appropriate to the chosen project to a high level; * Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques used; * Present a new technique not covered in the main course. Content: Students will work in small groups on problems of an investigative nature selected from a list of available projects. A problem will be set and appropriate experimental protocols will need to be researched and designed. After completion of the work, a variety of reporting formats will be used (poster, report) to emphasise students' communication skills. An oral presentation demonstrating a technique not covered in the main practical course will be given. |