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CHEM41460

Academic Year 2024/2025

Env Sus Chem Research Project (CHEM41460)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
20
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Tony Keene
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 10
Spring 10
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module comprises a substantial body of research in an area of Environmental or Sustainable Chemistry, undertaken under the supervision of one of the members of the School of Chemistry, sometimes in collaboration with staff from other Schools or Centres. The research is carried out in conjunction with that of the supervisor's research group.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module the student will have gained experience of working in a research environment and of devising and executing solutions to research problems specifically relating to Environmental or Sustainable Chemistry. They will have acquired knowledge and understanding of a range of chemical and instrumental methods and of the design of research projects and have an in0depth knowledge of a specific aspect of Environmental or Sustainable Chemistry. They will also be able to carry out an effective literature search relating to the development of a research project. In addition, they will have gained experience in the presentation of scientific work as posters, oral communications and written reports.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

90
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Laboratories

285
Total

415

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The research module will involve a significant body of work for a student carried out in the research lab of one of the school's faculty.
The student learning will be experiential and also through formative feedback provided by the PI and any lab supervisor.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

This module is intended for students in the final year of a 240 credit Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry degree program or postgraduate students in a Chemical discipline.
Other students wishing to take this module must have a comparable background in chemistry and must consult the School.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
CHEM40030 - Research Project


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Thesis/Dissertation: A substantial written thesis (max 40 pages, plus appendices) that is assessed by two principle investigators other than the project PI. Week 9 Spring Graded No
30
 No
Viva Voce: 45-Mnute oral examination by two PIs other than the project PI. Week 10 Spring, Week 11 Spring Graded No
30
 No
Individual Project: Assessment by the PI of the student's overall productivity, laboratory skills and intellectual contribution, which will also include standard of safety assessments, lab notebook, data management, etc. Week 10 Spring Graded No
25
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Oral and poster presentations. The oral presentations are trimester 1, week 7 and trimester 2 (during first few weeks) and the poster presentation is trimester 1, week 12. Week 7 Autumn, Week 12 Spring Graded No
15
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Formative feedback should be continuous from both the PI and any lab supervisor. Formative feedback on the thesis introduction given following submission of a thesis introduction in trimester 2 week 1.

Name Role
Ms Edel Caraway Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Andrew Philips Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor James Sullivan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 3 Thurs 14:00 - 15:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 7 Thurs 14:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 1 Thurs 15:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 7 Tues 14:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 1 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 33 Tues 15:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 7 Wed 14:00 - 16:50
2 Trimester (Sep-May) Lecture Offering 50 Week(s) - 1 Wed 15:00 - 16:50
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