CHEM4002A
30 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
Research Communication I: Thesis Preparation forms part of the Honours Program in Chemistry. This course utilises students’ skills and knowledge in the development and communication of research and findings. Students will conduct research relevant to the nature of their course that will be the foundation of their thesis. Students will communicate the results of both theoretical and experimental work along with a Seminar, Literature Review and Progress Report, and an Experimental Assessment. This course is part of the multi-sequence research component of Honours which requires the development of original research under the supervision of a member of academic staff from the School of Environmental and Life Sciences.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Establish the aims, objectives and boundaries of the thesis, methodology and research plan, and an appropriate timetable for completion.
2. Select appropriate research principles (including ethics where applicable), and procedures and capacity to obtain appropriate approval for a research project.
3. Critically analyse and evaluate published research material.
4. Demonstrate scientific writing skills.
5. Present information in written and verbal formats in a logical and comprehensive manner.
6. Undertake scientific experimentation from the generation of a hypothesis through to the publishing of results including ethics and safety considerations.
7. Work safely in a variety of laboratory and/or field contexts.
Content
- Discussion and guidance on use of appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative methodology and data collection. Ethical implications, legal requirements, Work Health and Safety requirements, outline of Honours program, introductory.
- Identify literature relevant to field of study, analyse key themes, evaluate arguments/evidence within literature, provide a rationale for the inclusion of research materials, identify limitations, formulate research questions, and identify appropriate methodology.
- Development of advanced experimental techniques, analysis, and report of the experimental methodology relevant to the proposed research project area.
Assessment items
Presentation: Mid-year Seminar
Literature Review: Literature Review and Progress Report
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Experimental Assessment
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- CHEM4002A - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 168.8 KB)
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