School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
CHE-30002 Dual Honours Research Project - ISP  
Co-ordinator: Dr Richard Darton   Tel:33345  
Teaching Team: Dr Rob  Jackson, Mr John  Clews Dr Richard  Jones Dr Tony  Curtis Dr David  McGarvey Dr Vladimir Zholobenko Dr John Staniforth Dr Falko  Drijfhout Mrs Monica  Heaney Dr Russell Pearson, Dr Katherine  Haxton, Miss Chloe  Harold, Miss Laura  Hancock, Dr Michael  Edwards, Dr Aleksandar  Radu, Dr Matthew  O'Brien,  Joseph  Harrity,  Nigel  Young  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Prerequisites

Satisfactory progression from Level II Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry

Barred Combinations

None

Description

(Year long module)

100 hours laboratory total over two semesters

Aims

To integrate and apply theory and practical techniques acquired previously to initiate and carry out a project as a team member in a research environment. To acquire and develop a portfolio of skills requisite for the efficient progress of a research project, appropriate to future academic or professional research.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Apply knowledge and understanding to plan and execute a programme of investigation, demonstrating the appropriate level of critical, practical and theoretical skills required.

Work safely within a research laboratory environment and identify the risks and hazards of processes associated with the research.

Produce a document at an appropriate level detailing the project rationale, results, conclusions and recommendations.

Communicate effectively the project rationale, methodology and outcomes.

Demonstrate the effective development of discipline-specific, transferable and employability skills throughout the project.


Study hours

Practical work and directed study: 100 hours (including supervisor contact). Report preparation: 40 hours. Viva voce examination and preparation: 10 hours

Description of Module Assessment

Research Report: A report comprising approximately 5000 words that details all work undertaken as part of the project and the skills employed, 50% weighting. Practical Assessment: Supervisor's assessment of the performance of the student throughout the duration of the project, 30% weighting. Viva: Viva voce examination on the project carried out, 20% weighting

001: Dissertation weighted 60%
4 - 5000 word report in the format of a research paper in an academic chemistry journal


002: Laboratory Book weighted 20%
assessment based on evidence presented in a detailed laboratory diary


003: Oral Exam weighted 20%
30 minute oral examination on the project, scheduled after submissioin of research report



Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.