Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Successful completion of FHEQ level 5 modules
This 15-credit module is compulsory for students on the MChem, Chemistry Single Honours, Major route Chemistry and Major route Medicinal Chemistry programmes; and a programme elective for dual honours Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry students. Students will select a dissertation topic, in an area of interest to the student, and undertake a comprehensive review of the chemical literature and/or database sources before presenting their results in a range of formats including oral presentation, oral examination and a dissertation.
Aims
This module provides students an opportunity to develop their non-experimental research skills and apply and develop their knowledge and understanding of an aspect of chemistry. Students will research a selected topic in chemistry and produce an individual dissertation detailing their findings. This will be supported by an academic supervisor and relevant skills sessions.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-30051/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
Lectures: 4 hoursScheduled supervisor contacts and oral examination: 10 hoursResearch work and directed study: 86 hoursReport preparation: 50 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Dissertation Plan weighted 20%Progress report
2: Dissertation weighted 60%Dissertation
3: Oral Presentation weighted 20%Presentation