CHM3990 Chemistry project
Faculty of Science
CHM3990 Chemistry project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before CHM3990
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CHM3990
No unit lists CHM3990 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PERMISSION: Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit; approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
PREREQUISITE: You must have achieved a 65 average over three level-two or level-three chemistry units or with special permission from the unit coordinator.
COREQUISITE: If not already taken, you are required to complete 18 credit points of level three chemistry units. These units can be completed prior to or within the calendar year of the CHM3990 enrolment (or across two years if applicable).
Overview
This course allows you to devote yourself to a substantial laboratory project as part of your final year of study in Chemistry. The project may be carried out within the School of Chemistry teaching and research laboratories or in an industrial laboratory by arrangement and approval of the Head of School. Allied with the practical work will be tutorial materials and discussion on formal matters relating to OH&S, database searching, data analysis and presentation and report presentation.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory-based assessmentDemonstration20%
- Continuous reflective assessmentWritten10%
- Project reportProject60%
- Oral presentationPresentation10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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 data and conclusions to the broader chemistry community in both oral and written formats;
- 7
Analyse how the project links to the social and environmental responsibility of chemists in the global community.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Six hours of laboratory work and
- Six hours of private study time per week
This unit is a laboratory based and has flexible contact hours. In general it is expected that you will commit around 7 hours a week (~1 day) to research in the laboratory. How this time is committed can be discussed and developed with the supervisor. For example, some students find one solid day is best for their project, while others visit the lab on two half days.
Learning resources
Required resources
If doing a Laboratory based project then the following is required;
Laboratory safety glasses
Lab coat
Closed toe footwear
Notebook for taking lab notes
Where it fits
CHM3990 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor David Turner
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Cameron Bentley
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHM3990?
CHM3990 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHM3990 offered?
In 2027, CHM3990 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does CHM3990 have an exam?
No. CHM3990 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHM3990?
CHM3990 is part of Chemistry for energy, Chemistry for health and Chemistry for sustainability.