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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours)

610-496 Chemistry Research Project

Note:

The Mid-Year entry course is identical, except that students will commence the course at the beginning of semester two of the academic year. It should be noted that the 'Advanced Coursework' units will be given only once in each calendar year.

Credit Points:

50

Coordinator:

Professor R O Watts. (Deputy: Assoc. Professor M. Gill)

Prerequisite/s:

Successful completion of 50 or more points of 300 level Chemistry including two of the core subjects 610-310 (or 610-311 or 610-313), 610-320 (or 610-321) and 610-340 (or 610-341). 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.

Corequisite/s:

610-497

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 or theoretical 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:

  • attendance at the course 'Safety in the Laboratory';

  • a pass in the safety course. Students who fail to reach the required standard will have to carry out an additional program and reassessment. A pass in the safety course is essential beforestudents are allowed to proceed to the research project and the advanced lecture course. (see below).

Assessed Items:

  • a written report (thesis) at the end of the year, maximum length 30 pages, double spaced, A4 format. It 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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