CH3H8-15 BSc Research Project
Introductory description
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Module aims
Gaining practical experience in an academic research laboratory is an excellent way for a trainee scientist to further their skills and gain valuable information enabling them to make informed career choices. Students undertaking this module are expected to carry out a significant piece of research work or project which is written up as a report. Although the exact nature of the work can be broadly defined, the report should demonstrate an ability to write up the work in a style which clearly communicates the aims and outcomes of the project. The data and results should be presented in a format following guidelines of publications in the area of the work carried out. The module thus contributes in a large part to the development of planning and communication skills through experiential learning and as such can be considered extremely important in the development of a practising scientist’s skill set.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The student will undertake a placement in an academic research laboratory for a period of 10 weeks over terms 1 & 2. After the placement the student is required to write a report of 3000 words detailing the aims of the work carried out, key results and discussion and conclusions.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Plan a written report on a substantial project.
- Carry out a piece of closely supervised work of a scientific nature.
Research element
Placement dissertation/report.
Subject specific skills
Hypotheses formation, Problem solving, placing work into a scientific open and patent literature context, design of experiments, data interpretation and theoretical development and understanding.
Transferable skills
writing skills, communication skills, group work skills, time management and work load organization.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Supervised practical classes | 10 sessions of 7 hours (47%) |
| Assessment | 80 hours (53%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| 3000 word report | 80% | 80 hours | No |
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During the placement the student is required to write a report of a minimum of 3000 words (excluding references, excluding supporting information) detailing the aims of the work carried out, key results and discussion and conclusions. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Supervisor Assessment | 20% | No | |
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Assessment of the student's work during the placement, according to the Host Supervisor |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Marks and written feedback for all components.
Pre-requisites
To take this module, you must have passed:
Courses
This module is Core optional for:
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UCHA-4 Undergraduate Chemistry (with Intercalated Year) Variants
- Year 4 of F101 Chemistry (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 4 of F122 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with Intercalated Year)
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UCHA-3 Undergraduate Chemistry 3 Year Variants
- Year 3 of F100 Chemistry
- Year 3 of F121 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
- Year 3 of UCHA-F110 Undergraduate Master of Chemistry (with Industrial Placement)
- Year 3 of UCHA-4M Undergraduate Master of Chemistry Variants