CHEM4120
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
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.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2022.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
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
Content
This course consists of several task areas, each examined independently:
Directed Reading
- Directed reading in a selected area of current chemistry at an advanced level relevant to the area of the proposed research.
Literature Review
- A literature search and review on the selected area of project research, employing library and SciFinder chemical abstracts resources.
Experimental Methodology
- Development of advanced experimental techniques and analysis and report of the experimental methodology relevant to the research project area.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours), or Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Honours) programs.
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.
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Experimental Methodology
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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