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1. Chemistry, Faculty of Science (v4, p180) : Next:610-497 | Prev:610-398
Note: Enrolment in this subject is compulsory for all students enrolled in 75 or more points of 300-level Chemistry.
Credit points: 14.0
Coordinator: Head of School
Prerequisite: Students must be Chemistry majors and enrolled in 610-398 and at least 2 of the core subjects [two of 610-310 (or 311), 320 (or 321), and 340 (or 341)
Contact: One lecture and 90 hours laboratory work
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
To introduce the student to independent original research; to further develop practical skills; to train the student to use the chemical literature; to train the student in the art of assessing the results obtained; to develop communication skills, both written and oral.At the completion of the subject the student should comprehend:
- the importance of a critical review of work already published in the field;
- the necessity for careful planning of the research work;
- the importance of accurate observation and recording of data.
Content:
Students will carry out a short chemical investigation under the direction of a School of Chemistry staff member. Each student will be required to prepare and deliver both a written and an oral report on the investigation.
Assessment:
A written report of no more than 10 pages and an oral presentation of no more than 15 minutes will form the basis of the assessment. The oral report will be independently assessed by at least 2 members of academic staff.
1. Chemistry, Faculty of Science (v4, p180) : Next:610-497 | Prev:610-398
2. Chemistry, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p82) : Prev:610-398
Note: Enrolment in this subject is compulsory for all students enrolled in 75 or more points of 300-level Chemistry.
Credit points: 14.0
Coordinator: Head of School.
Prerequisite: Students must be Chemistry majors and enrolled in 610-398 and at least 2 of the core subjects [two of 610-310 (or 610-311), 610-320 (or 610-321), and 610-340 (or 610-341) ]
Contact: One lecture and 90 hours laboratory work
Timetable: Second semester.
Objectives:
To introduce the student to independent original research; to further develop practical skills; to train the student to use the chemical literature; to train the student in the art of assessing the results obtained; to develop communication skills, both written and oral.At the completion of the subject the student should comprehend:
- the importance of a critical review of work already published in the field;
- the necessity for careful planning of the research work;
- the importance of accurate observation and recording of data.
Content:
Students will carry out a short chemical investigation under the direction of a School of Chemistry staff member. Each student will be required to prepare and deliver both a written and an oral report on the investigation.
Assessment:
A written report of no more than 10 pages and an oral presentation of no more than 15 minutes will form the basis of the assessment. The oral report will be independently assessed by at least 2 members of academic staff.
* Note that PREREQUISITES differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
2. Chemistry, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p82) : Prev:610-398
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