This module consists of a supervised research project. This may be in any area of practical or theoretical chemistry, including educational and literature review projects. Supervisors are allocated following student preference as far as possible. Students prepare a written report and video presentation based on their results. These are marked by two examiners. 

• Describe and present the objectives, methods and outcomes of a project in oral and written form. 

• Retrieve and communicate data, findings and procedures from a variety of sources. 

• Analyse a topic to give a discussion and critical assessment of the significant issues. 

• Devise and execute a complex plan of work towards a goal. 

• Analyse and interpret findings and use these to predict behaviour with which to inform future work. 

• Contribute positively and effectively when working in a team. 

Independent research investigation, supervised by a member of academic staff or their nominee from research group. 

132 (44 × 3 h) timetabled hours of supervised or independent investigation. 

Intellectual skills 

1. Identify, define and analyse complex issues and ideas, exercising critical judgement in evaluating sources of information 

2. Analysis of an advanced topic, discussion and critical assessment of the significant issues; 

Chemistry-specific skills 

1. Searching and selecting from the literature, discussing it critically in the context of the project undertaken; 

2. Independently conducting an extended investigation based on a chemistry topic;  

3. Recording of all working notes in an appropriate manner with reference to risk and hazard information where applicable; 

Transferable skills 

1. Communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences;  

2. Identify and articulate own skills, knowledge and understanding confidently and in a variety of contexts 

The module will be assessed and on the basis of engagement/performance during the project and via coursework, including a written report and a video presentation of the project. 

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR REASSESSMENT IN THIS MODULE: 

Opportunities for re-assessment is only permitted provided you have not failed more credit than in the resit rule adopted by your programme.  If the amount of credit you have failed is more than permitted by the relevant resit rule, you may be permitted to repeat study if you are within the threshold set for the Repeat rule adopted by your programme.  You will be notified of your eligibility to resit/repeat any modules after the Examining Board in the Summer period. 

All resit assessments will be held in the first available Examination period after the Examining Board. 

Reassessment will consist of a further attempt at report and/or oral presentation, depending on those parts that contributed to failure on original submission. It will not normally be possible to extend or repeat experimental work as part of reassessment. 

Type of assess                        %  Contrib     Title                                                           Duration     Approx. date of Assess

Dissertation                              50                    Written Report                                           N/A              May 

Presentation                             30                    Video Presentation                                    N/A             May 

Practical-Based Assessment   20                     Intellectual and/or Practical Contribution  N/A             May 

This module consists of a supervised research project. This may be in any area of practical or theoretical chemistry, including educational and literature review projects. Supervisors are allocated following student preference as far as possible. Students prepare a written report and video presentation based on their results. These are marked by two examiners.