Units
Research Project
Unit code: PCB700-2
Contact hours:
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
Students undertaking Honours are required to select and undertake, in consultation with a supervisor, a substantial project in an appropriate area. Each project is assessed on the basis of an extensive written report and an oral presentation. (60 credit points achieved at completion of PCB700-1, PCB700-2, PCB700-3, PCB700-4 and PCB700-5.)
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The purpose of this unit is to enable you to carry out independent research in a specific area of chemistry.
Aims
This full year unit will assist you to develop skills in research and report writing as independent learners. The aim is to develop your skills as a researcher to enable you to proceed directly to a PhD program.
Objectives
On completion of this unit you should have:
1. Developed skills in the techniques required to conduct independent research in your selected area.
2. Exhibited skills of information or data collection.
3. Developed and improved your skills in independent thinking and critical analysis.
4. Organised, analysed and interpreted evidence to reach a meaningful conclusion.
5. Reported research findings in written and oral forms.
Content
The project will be different for every student and will be chosen after discussion with prospective supervisors and the Honours Coordinator.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
A supervised program of research.
Assessment
This is a full year unit incorporating PCB700-1 and 700-2.
Two seminars will be presented during the year.
A thesis will be presented in November and assessed by independent examiners.
A viva voce will be conducted approximately three weeks after presentation of the thesis.Feedback on the two seminars will be provided by the Unit Coordinator, and feedback on the thesis will be provided by critical reading of drafts by your Supervisor.
Assessment name:
Thesis
Description:
Research Topic.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
November
Assessment name:
Viva voce
Description:
Research Topic.
Relates to objectives:
2, 3, 4 and 5
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
3 weeks after Thesis
Assessment name:
Presentation
Description:
Two seminars will be presented during the year, one in each semester.
Week due: Approximately week 5 in semester 1 and week 12 in semester 2.
Relates to objectives:
2, 3, 4 and 5.
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
See Description
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
You will be expected read and collect papers from the current chemical literature.
Risk assessment statement
Each project will require a separate risk assessment which must be completed before commencing the research.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 30-Apr-2012
