Chemistry 4 Summer/Semester 1 Project (VS1) (U03766)

? Credit Points : 60 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : CHE-4-ProjVS1

A level 10 extended research project for visiting students. The research project may be in any area of chemistry carried out in the laboratory of, and supervised by, a member of the academic staff. The student is required to review the background of the research and to carry out appropriate analytical or experimental work before subsequently writing a report and making an oral presentation of the research before a small audience. The aim is to acquire the necessary skills to perform chemical research in a professional environment.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U01253

? Pre-requisites : Only available to visiting students taking part in the Edinburgh/Nanyang Techological University exchange programme.

? Prohibited combinations : MChem Introduction to Research Methods (CHE-4-MChemRM), MChem Research Project (CHE-5-MChemProj), MChemX Research Project (CHE-5-MCheXProj), BSc Research Project (CHE-4-BScChProj), Chemistry 3 Summer/Semester 1 Project (VS1)(CHE-3-ProjVS1)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Chemistry, (School of Chemistry, Schedule L)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Additional Class Information : Approximately 600 hours of student practical and oral and report preparation effort within times assigned between August and the end of Semester 1.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Successful completion of this course requires students to:
- execute a defined project of research within an approved area of chemistry
- critically evaluate and interpret advanced research literature in areas related to the project
- show competence in a range of the principal technical skills (experimental and other) related to the project, and deliver accurate output of data and/or critical analysis commensurate with the length and level of the project
- work effectively under guidance and in ways which show a clear awareness of own and others' responsibilities
- acquire skills in assessment of personal safety, and the safety of others, in the research environment
- demonstrate some originality and creativity in offering interpretations of, and solutions to, problems and issues arising in the research
- deliver a formal oral presentation of the context, output and impact of the research in a manner comprehensible to a chemically literate but non-specialist audience
- write a detailed research report suitable for use by peers, senior colleagues and other specialists that demonstrates an understanding of the role of the research undertaken, and critical analysis of the data acquired.