CHM3980 Chemistry overseas research project
Faculty of Science
CHM3980 Chemistry overseas research project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHM3980
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CHM3980
No unit lists CHM3980 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: Completion of 18 credit points from CHM3 units. These units can be completed prior to or within the calendar year of the CHM3980 enrolment (or across two years if applicable).
PREREQUISITE: You must have achieved a 65 average over three level-two or level-three chemistry units or; special permission from the unit coordinator.
Overview
This unit provides you with the opportunity to carry out a research project overseas as part of their final year of study in chemistry. The project may be carried out within a university or industry research laboratory by arrangement and approval of the Head of School. Allied with the practical work will be online tutorial materials and support on formal matters relating to OHSE, database searching, data analysis and presentation and report presentation.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Reflective assessment10%
- Oral presentation10%
- Laboratory-based assessment20%
- Project report60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge of modern laboratory practices and procedures;
- 2
Practice an in depth understanding of one or several aspects of modern practical chemistry;
- 3
Demonstrate safe laboratory practices and apply OHSE principles;
- 4
Use chemical databases to aid in the design of a project strategy;
- 5
Analyse data associated with a project and relate this to overall project goals;
- 6
Present your data and conclusions to the broader chemistry community in both oral and written formats;
- 7
Analyse how your project links to the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.
- 8
Reflect on professional and technical skills development.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories144 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Laboratory work is expected to be completed within a continuous five-week period. There will be 72 hours of self-directed study during the enrolled semester.
This unit is a laboratory based and performed at a university overseas. The unit has flexible contact hours however, it is expected that you will undertake the required laboratory hours within a 5 week continuous period in the laboratory overseas. How this time is committed can be discussed and developed with the supervisor. Further information on the running of this unit will be communicated via the Chemistry 3rd year Moodle site.
Learning resources
Required resources
Laboratory safety glasses
Lab coat
Closed toe footwear
Notebook for taking lab notes
Where it fits
CHM3980 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Prof Stuart Batten
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor David Turner
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHM3980?
CHM3980 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHM3980 offered?
In 2024, CHM3980 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does CHM3980 have an exam?
No. CHM3980 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHM3980?
CHM3980 is part of Chemistry.