GCH5920 Sustainability project
Faculty of Science
GCH5920 Sustainability project is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before GCH5920
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After GCH5920
No unit lists GCH5920 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Overview
GCH5920 (12 credit points) will allow you to undertake a minor research project, either individually or in a small group (2-3 people) in the general theme of green and sustainable chemistry during the advanced practice component of the course. It is different from GCH5900, GCH5901 and GCH5902 in that this is a stand-alone 12-point unit and also provides the option of undertaken a group research project. A minor research thesis will enable you to consolidate the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills acquired during the Master course in a research context. The unit will allow you to develop independent and collaborative learning and research skills on a topic of your choice, related to the core and elective units offered in the course. The unit will primarily comprise independent research but also provide the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. The unit will include some scheduled activities to enhance and develop transferable skills for success in research. You will be assessed primarily on the thesis. You will be encouraged to link your research projects to industry and wider global issues, where innovative green chemistry approaches can lead to novel products and processes for the good of society.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- A research project with a written report in thesis formOther90%
- In-semester oral presentationsPresentation10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse, evaluate and integrate research and other relevant literature;
- 2
Formulate a research hypothesis and effective objectives that can be addressed through appropriate research question;
- 3
Conceptualise, design and manage a research project, either individually or in a collaborative situation;
- 4
Conduct independent and/or group and ethical research, applying sound principles of study design and appropriate data analysis methods;
- 5
Develop a sound and logical argument through correctly analysing, interpreting and presenting evidence to support or reject a research hypothesis;
- 6
Demonstrate advanced academic writing skills by producing a thesis and/or manuscripts appropriate for publication;
- 7
Clearly communicate the implications of the research to broader society and applications of the research.
Workload and teaching
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours over the course of one semester.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Toby Bell
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Antonio Patti
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for GCH5920?
GCH5920 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is GCH5920 offered?
In 2024, GCH5920 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is GCH5920?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does GCH5920 have an exam?
No. GCH5920 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.