School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
CHE-30030 Single 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: 30 Study Hours: 300  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
Satisfactory progression from Level II Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry modules
Barred Combinations
None
Description
Aims
To develop and enhance the ability to integrate and apply existing and new knowledge and practical skills to initiate and carry out a project within a research environment.
To gain experience in research methodology by carrying out a research project at, or informed by, the forefront of the subject.
To acquire and develop a portfolio of skills requisite for the efficient progress of a research project, appropriate to future academic or proefssional research.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Abiity to critically review the peer-reviewed scientific literature of direct relevance to the research project.
Ability to design, plan and critically evaluate practical investigations including the selection of appropriate techniques and procedures.
Ability to critically evaluate the results of practical investigations.
Ability to communicate the aims, objectives, methodology and critical evaluation of findings and relevant literature in a written report.
Ability to communicate the aims, objectives, methodology and critical evaluation of findings orally.
Ability to record experimental data, findings and observations and other relevant information accurately and systematically in a reflective and critical manner.
Study hours
Practical work and research: 200 hours
Scheduled meetings with project supervisor contact: 10 hours
Dissertation preparation: 80 hours
Oral examination and preparation: 10 hours
Description of Module Assessment
001: Dissertation weighted 70%
8 - 10,000 word report in the format of a research paper in an academic chemistry journal
002: Laboratory Book weighted 20%
An assessment of performance throughout the duration of the project based upon the evidence presented in a detailed
reflective laboratory diary.
003: Oral Exam weighted 10%
30 minute oral examinationon on the project carried out and scheduled to take place after submission of the research rep
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