610-399 Chemical Research Project

Enrolment in this subject is strongly recommended for all students enrolled in 75 or more points of 300-level chemistry.

Students must be enrolled in at least 50 points of 300-level chemistry, including two of the three core subjects 610-311 (or 610-310), 610-321 (or 610-320), 610-341 (or 610-340) AND including two of the units containing practical work (610-310, 610-315, 610-320, 610-325, 610-340, 610-345).

The subject is designed to introduce students 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; and 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; and the importance of accurate observation and recording of data.

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.

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 presentation will be independently assessed by at least two members of academic staff.