CHEM4120
Chemistry Honours 4120
20 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
The Honours program in Chemistry operates as a suite of four courses, which together are employed to produce a single final grade.
This course is composed of readings in a selected area of current chemistry at an advanced level, a literature search and review on the selected area of project research, and an analysis and report of experimental methodology relevant to the project area.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will have: 1. advanced knowledge relevant to the professional practice of chemistry at an advanced level 2. developed an understanding of the application of chemistry to problems in industrial and research environments 3. developed high-level skills in information searching, selection, retrieval and interpretation 4. developed an understanding of the tasks of the research chemist in project development and problem solving 5. experienced and developed independence in the pursuit of an advanced experimental project 6. developed skills in procedures and instrumental methods relevant to pursuit of an advanced experimental project 7. developed high-level skills in the scientific method of planning, developing, conducting, reviewing and reporting a major project 8. developed a deeper understanding of the professional and safety responsibilities residing in experimental research and development projects |
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| Content | This course consists of several task areas, each examined independently: 1)Directed Reading a)Directed reading in a selected area of current chemistry at an advanced level relevant to the area of the proposed research. 2)Literature Review a)A literature search and review on the selected area of project research, employing library and SciFinder chemical abstracts resources. 3)Experimental Methodology a)Development of advanced experimental techniques and analysis and report of the experimental methodology relevant to the research project area. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||
| Transition | NA | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | A major in chemistry in the basic undergraduate degree with an average in Level 300 chemistry subjects (or others assessed as equivalent by the Head of discipline) equivalent to a credit. | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||
| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Lecture Self Directed Learning Seminar |
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 8 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Seminar: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for CHEM4120 |