CHEM4005P Chemistry IV Honours (S)

Later Year Course

Offered By	Research School of Chemistry
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	Chemistry
Offered in	First Semester, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, First Semester, 2012, and Second Semester, 2012
Unit Value Range	12 units to 24 units
Course Description	A supervisor, who will guide the candidate in the selection of a suitable program of study and who will direct the research project, will be appointed for each honours candidate. The program of study includes a special schedule of lecture courses, details of which will be made available within the School. Candidates will normally be able to select their general field of investigation. Attendance at colloquia held in the School constitutes a part of the program and the candidates will be required to prepare and deliver seminars describing the background to (first seminar) and results from (second seminar) their research project. Candidates must submit a written report (thesis) describing the method and results of their investigation.
Learning Outcomes	On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic in chemistry 2. systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions 3. engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources 4. appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data 5. understand and apply ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data and other resources 6. communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally
Indicative Assessment	Assessment will be based on a combination of lecture courses, research project thesis, oral defence and seminar presentation. Research Project Thesis (50%; LO 1-6) Written and/or oral examinations on prescribed lecture course (30%; LOs of relevant courses) Two seminar presentations on the research project only one of which will be assessed (10%; LO 6) Oral defence of thesis (10%; LO 6)
Areas of Interest	Chemistry
Requisite Statement	Students who have attained a sufficient standard in the degree program (see the College introductory section in the Undergraduate Handbook) for the pass degree may be admitted to an honours year.
Consent Required	Departmental consent is required to enrol in this course
Academic Contact	Professor Gottfried Otting

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