Module overview
The objective of this module is to develop your research and design skills through in-depth exploration of a research problem. The project involves approximately 600 hours of commitment, including 10 weeks of full-time practically or computationally based research work.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Communicate the project results with clarity, both verbally and in writing, and by using appropriate scientific terminology;
- Effectively time manage the practical and theoretical workload associated with the research work;
Cognitive Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate initiative in developing solutions to problems related to the research project.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Present conclusions and suggestion for further work that are evidence based and consistent with the results of project work;
- Apply core chemical engineering knowledge in advanced problem solving;
- Identify key elements of the scientific literature that are relevant to the research area;
- Maintain a laboratory/ work record to a professional standard; by collating and analysing data from a variety of sources; through the application of core knowledge in advanced problem solving;
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- .Undertake complex practical and theoretical tasks to support any given research hypothesis;
- Prepare risk assessments for all practical work undertaken;
Disciplinary Specific Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Make judgments on the direction of research work on the basis of an understanding of the chemical literature;
Syllabus
Full-time work for 10 weeks of the first term (requirement of 35 hours per week). The majority of time will be spent in practical research, using laboratory and/or computational facilities, on your project although there will be an expectation that you complete the necessary literature work to allow you to accomplish your laboratory work effectively. The practical work associated with the project will be completed during this period.
A project plan is required for submission by 1400 on Tuesday of week 3.
At the end of semester 1 hand-in of dissertation for supervisor feedback in 2 weeks. Dissertation submission 2 weeks later
Please note the deadline for submission of the dissertation and penalties for late submission will be applied according to the university regulations.
Poster presentation of the project work will be in the early part of the summer term.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures are provided covering risk assessments, report writing and referencing, time management, and briefings on all assessment components.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 10 |
| Lecture | 10 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 10 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 350 |
| Independent Study | 150 |
| Completion of assessment task | 70 |
| Total study time | 600 |
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Poster Presentation and Oral Examination | 20% |
| Dissertation | 60% |
| Supervisor's evaluation | 20% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External