BSC RESEARCH PROJECT - 2017/8
Module code: CHE3047
Module provider
Chemistry
Module Leader
HOWLIN BJ Dr (Chemistry)
Number of Credits
45
ECTS Credits
22.5
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
JACs code
X210
Module cap (Maximum number of students)
N/A
Module Availability
Year long
Overall student workload
Independent Study Hours: 425
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project (Group/Individual/Dissertation) | WRITTEN DISSERTATION | 75 |
| Oral exam or presentation | ORAL PRESENTATION | 25 |
Alternative Assessment
Not available. Would have to repeat project.
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None.
Module overview
To provide practical experience in carrying out a research project
Module aims
To provide experience in information retrieval relevant to a known area of chemical research
To enhance practical research skills specific to the assigned project
To develop the ability to complete research objectives independently and/or as part of a research team
To develop written and oral presentation skills
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deal with abstract concepts and obtain information related to a research problem from a variety of sources including electronic databases | |
| 2 | Analyse and carry out detailed risk assessments (to comply with COSHH regulations) prior to carrying out new chemical procedures | |
| 3 | Carry out advanced practical manipulations in the laboratory | |
| 4 | Critically evaluate arguments in the literature to inform the scientific investigation | |
| 5 | Analyse and interpret research data | |
| 6 | Have an increased capacity to prepare and disseminate information to an audience in written and oral form |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Module content
During the summer break students will be asked to nominate three project areas in an order of preference. Projects will be assigned sympathetically, based on student choice, degree programme and available staff.
Only exceptionally will projects be undertaken in collaboration with industry, and only then if the project is unrelated to a previous professional training placement. In such circumstances, prior agreement must be made so that the Department can have access to the science (for purposes of student monitoring and assessment). The Department will ensure commercial confidentiality. Any intellectual property must be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties before work is commenced.
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
Give the student sufficient subject knowledge and practical and transferable skills to cope with a research project and later professional life
The learning and teaching methods include:
The project will run over two semesters, and the student is expected to spend a minimum of two days each week working on the project. The student and supervisor(s) will discuss how the work is to be divided into background research, laboratory work and report writing. Students will be expected to liaise regularly with their supervisor(s) and to follow good laboratory practice at all times.
Students are required to carry out detailed risk assessments (to comply with the COSHH regulations) for all new chemical procedures. These assessments are to be checked/validated by supervisor(s) prior to any associated practical work.
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
Subject knowledge, practical and Transferable skills
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
Written dissertation, 75% (meets learning outcome 1,2,3,4)
Oral presentation, 25% (meets learning outcome 5)
Formative assessment
Supervisors will support the projects
Individual feedback will be given on an interim report if submitted.
Reading list
Reading list for BSC RESEARCH PROJECT : http://aspire.surrey.ac.uk/modules/che3047
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry BSc (Hons)(YEAR LONG) | Year-long | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Chemistry with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)(YEAR LONG) | Year-long | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2017/8 academic year.