Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LH Year 3 Research Methodology I
School	Chemistry
Department	Chemistry
Module Code	03 29900
Module Lead	Dr Laura Hancock
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	LI Practical Chemistry IIa1 - (03 34312) LI Practical Chemistry IIa2 - (03 34314) LI Practical Chemistry IIb2 - (03 34318) LC Practical Chemistry Ia2 - (03 34302) LC Practical Chemistry Ib1 - (03 34307) LC Practical Chemistry Ia1 - (03 34299) LI Practical Chemistry IIb1 - (03 34317) LC Practical Chemistry Ib2 - (03 34309)
Co-requisites	LH Year 3 Research Methodology II - (03 29901)
Restrictions	Programmes on which module is compulsory: MSci Chemistry MSci Chemistry with a Year in Computer Science MSci Chemistry with a Modern Language As an optional module: BSc Chemistry BSc Chemistry with a Modern Language BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year 2+2 BSc (Honours Chemistry) BSc Chemistry with Year in Computer Science BSc Chemistry with Industrial Experience BSc Chemistry with a Modern Language with Year in Computer Science
Contact Hours	Lecture-3 hours Practical Classes and workshops-78 hours Guided independent study-119 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This is a laboratory-based module, extending the skills developed in Years 1 & 2 to cover advanced aspects of synthetic (inorganic and organic) chemistry, measurement, separation and analysis. Students take increased ownership in the design and planning of their laboratory work, some elements of which may involve group work. The students carry out a smaller number of more extensive practical investigations, allowing the areas to be studied in greater depth and providing the students with training in how to conduct project work. The module is also designed to develop and enhance their scientific communication skills, and associated skills such as searching the literature. These activities are closely aligned to the experimental work being undertaken, aspects of which are written up in the form of a research paper or presented orally. The module provides valuable training for students who will be undertaking a major research project at Masters level.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Design and plan a scientific investigation Demonstrate proficiency with a number of advanced synthetic and manipulative skills; Collect, analyse and interpret data; Present scientific observations in a coherent and sound manner, and to maintain a laboratory notebook; Apply advanced spectroscopic and structure determination techniques to analyse molecules and materials. Present the results of experimental investigations in the form of a scientific paper. Present their findings in the form of an oral presentation.
Assessment	29900-01 : Laboratory/Mini-Project : Practical (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Assessment is entirely by coursework – pre-laboratory exercises, assessed laboratory work, assessment of laboratory notebook, scientific paper, oral presentation and completion of associated skills workshop tasks. Reassessments: Because this module is assessed by multiple coursework assignments throughout the year, reassessment is possible only by repeating the module.
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