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CHEM8001 Chemistry Special Topics

Offered By Research School of Chemistry
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Chemistry
Offered in First Semester, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, First Semester, 2013, and Second Semester, 2013
Unit Value Range 6 units to 24 units
Course Description

This course provides customised opportunities to capitalise on the current teaching and research being conducted in the College of Science, including by visiting scholars, by students either  undertaking a supervised research project or attending a series of graduate lectures

Learning Outcomes

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to engage with a specific area of chemistry in the context of theoretical and/or laboratory-based research.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment will be customised to the specific student and topic area, and could include, for example, laboratory exercises or reports, research reports, examinations, or seminar presentations.

Workload

65 hours of theoretical and/or lab based research and 65 hours of independent learning - if taken as a 6 unit course.

Course Classification(s) AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest Chemistry
Eligibility

Students must have a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent with a major in chemistry wirh relevant experience or honours.  applicants withthe equivalent of a pass degree may be admitted if they have a high level of relevant academic achievement.

Requisite Statement

As deemed appropriate by the convenor.

Consent Required Departmental consent required.
Academic Contact Dr Malcolm McLeod

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