CHM4100 Chemistry research project

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Critically review the scientific literature in their discipline;

2. 2

   Understand, discuss and actively participate in the design, development and implementation of a research project;

3. 3

   Execute, analyse and evaluate a set of laboratory-based exercises, showing an improved ability to work with minimal supervision and to implement their own ideas;

4. 4

   Demonstrate proficiency in computer-based literature searching word processing and other computer programs commonly used in their chosen chemistry discipline;

5. 5

   Experience then discuss the breadth and diversity of the chemical sciences, specifically through, but not limited to, attendance at seminars;

6. 6

   Demonstrate proficiency in safe work practices for a chemical laboratory, including the use of MSDS and the performance of risk assessments;

7. 7

   Synthesise and present in a format suitable for the discipline, experimental results and data analysis associated with the research project;

8. 8

   Present orally the scientific research findings to an appropriate expert audience;

9. 9

   Integrate the research findings from the project into the larger context of research in that particular field, primarily through completion of the required thesis;

10. 10

    Demonstrate the capability to learn new technical skills within the research project ambit and use these proficiently and safely.