ANU - STUDYAT - Res Proj in Chem

Offered By:

Research School of Chemistry

Academic Career:

Undergraduate

Course Subject:

Chemistry

Offered in:

First Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2010

Unit Value:

6 units

Course Description:

A selection of research projects from within the Discipline of Chemistry will be on offer. Students will undertake their individual project within a research group in the College of Physical Sciences under the supervision of the group leader. This is an Honours Pathway Course. Completion of particular chemistry C courses may be a requirement for certain of the projects on offer.

Learning Outcomes:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. plan and engage in a critical investigation of a chosen area of specialisation in chemistry, in the context of working within an internationally competitive research group
2. systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
3. engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources
4. communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally

Indicative Assessment:

Assessment will be based on:

Lab book (30%; LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Written report (50%; LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
10-minute seminar (10%; LO 1, 2, 3, 4)
Supervisor assessment of research potential (10%; LO 1, 2, 3, 4)

Workload:

A maximum of 65 hours of project work in a research laboratory.

Areas of Interest:

Chemistry

Requisite Statement:

Completion of a minimum of 12 units of other chemistry C courses

Recommended Courses:

CHEM2101 or CHEM2201

Science Group:

C

Academic Contact:

Professor Peter Gill

Research Project in Chemistry CHEM3060 - Details