Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 180)
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Note: Must be taken concurrently with 610-497 Chemistry Advanced Coursework (50 points)
Credit points: 100 in total
Coordinator: Professor R. O. Watts. Deputy: Associate Professor M. Gill
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 50 or more points of 300 level Chemistry including 610-398 and two of the core subjects 610-310 (or 311), 320 (or 321) and 340 (or 341). Entry will usually be restricted to students who have satisfied normal Faculty rules. Students doing combined major courses with chemistry are also eligible for entry.
The qualifications of student applicants from other institutions will be considered by the Head of the School who will then make a recommendation on candidature to the Faculty of Science.
Contact: The research project continues throughout the year.
Objectives:
The Honours course in chemistry is designed to:
- Increase the student's knowledge and understanding of chemical science.
- Develop the process and practice of chemical research.
- Encourage the development of independent investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data.
- Promote the acquisition of experimental skills in areas currently relevant to one of the research groups in the School.
- Improve oral and written communication skills.
- Ensure that students receive essential training in laboratory safety procedures.
Content:
Subject 610-496 comprises:
- An original research project, supervised by one (or more) of the academic staff of the School of Chemistry, in one of the School's current fields of activity; the research topic and the supervisor(s) selected are subject to approval by the Head of School.
- The opportunity to attend research seminars and/or discussion groups organised by the School, sections within the School, including the Melbourne University Chemical Society, or individual research groups as specified by the research supervisor.
Assessment:
Hurdle Requirements
- Some students may be asked to present a poster on their research work.
Assessed Items
- A written report (thesis) at the end of the year. Maximum length 30 pages, double spaced, A4 format, that will be assessed by a panel of examiners (35% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).
- A seminar of 20 minutes duration at the end of semester two during which the research work will be discussed in terms of aims, accomplishment and future projections. The seminar will be assessed by a panel of examiners (5% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).
- Application towards, and progress in, the achievement of the research objective will be assessed by the research supervisor (10% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 180)
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