Undergraduate Course: CP Research Methods (CHPH10002)
Course Outline
| School | School of Chemistry |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The course introduces methods used when carrying out research applicable to the field of chemical physics. Students undertake a Research Methods exercise in the form of a short project involving practical or theoretical techniques. The topics explored are based on the current research of groups working in the School of Chemistry and School of Physics and Astronomy. The exercise is carried out in a small group, and development of group-working skills is an important aim of the course. The course forms part of the Honours curriculum for students on the in-house MChemPhys degree programme in Chemical Physics. |
| Course description |
The course provides an introduction to methods used in contemporary chemical physics research.
A small group (typically 3-6 students) is assigned an academic project supervisor, and the topic is defined in preliminary meetings with supervisor. The group will collaborate on the planning and execution of practical work, which takes place over several weeks. Research is conducted under supervision of active research groups in the School of Chemistry or School of Physics and Astronomy, and therefore groups are expected to be flexible when scheduling sessions. Feedback and supervision is provided by senior researchers and the academic supervisor. Final reporting of the exercise takes the form of a professional scientific poster, to be presented and defended by the group.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a high-level of understanding on a topic relating to contemporary chemical physics research.
- Plan, execute and develop a defined project of research, working as part of a team in a professional research environment, by scheduling appropriate activities at mutually convenient times.
- Analyse, critically appraise and interpret research results.
- Make a professional presentation and defence of scientific research results to independent researchers.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The following skills will be developed during the course:
1. Team working and project development.
2. Critical analysis and problem solving.
3. Written and oral presentation and defence of technical information. |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
It is expected that students will spend approximately 10 hours per week on the Research Methods exercise. Practical sessions should normally be arranged 1-2 mornings or afternoons per week at times that are mutually convenient to the group, senior researchers and academic supervisors. |
| Keywords | CPRM |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Eleanor Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 4729
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Course secretary | Mrs Moira Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4754
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