UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

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 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2026
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
288 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

PROHIBITION: GCH5900, GCH5901, GCH5902, ENS5920.  In addition, this unit cannot be undertaken with ENS5930 unless approved by the unit coordinator.

PREREQUISITE: Students should complete Part B, preparatory studies in Chemistry, before taking the unit.

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 credit 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 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • A research project with a written report in thesis formWritten
    90%
  • In-semester oral presentationsPresentation
    10%

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. 1

    Critically analyse, evaluate and integrate research and other relevant literature;

  2. 2

    Formulate a research hypothesis and effective objectives that can be addressed through appropriate research question;

  3. 3

    Conceptualise, design and manage a research project, either individually or in a collaborative situation;

  4. 4

    Conduct independent and/or group and ethical research, applying sound principles of study design and appropriate data analysis methods;

  5. 5

    Develop a sound and logical argument through correctly analysing, interpreting and presenting evidence to support or reject a research hypothesis;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate advanced academic writing skills by producing a thesis and/or manuscripts appropriate for publication;

  7. 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

Unit Coordinators
Dr Alexandr Simonov
Chief Examiners
Dr Khay Fong

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for GCH5920?

GCH5920 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is GCH5920 offered?

In 2026, 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.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Chemistry
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available