Units
Elective Unit
Unit code: PCB742
Contact hours:
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
The subjects are chosen to suit individual students but the topics studied would normally be in specific areas of physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry or organic chemistry and would be chosen from subjects presently offered in the masters program or other post graduate programs. Relevant material from other accredited courses may be included as part or all of the requirement for this subject as directed by the Course
Coordinator and Head of School.
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
This unit provides students with an opportunity to undertake advanced studies on a topic of particular relevance to their research project and may involve studies in other disciplines than chemistry.
Aims
To complement the resarch project with appropriate theoretical and/or practical knowledge in related fields.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you should be able to comprehend, analyse, apply and evaluate material at an advanced level in Chemistry or related fields.
Content
The subjects are chosen to suit individual students but the topics studied would normally be in specific areas of physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry or organic chemistry and could be chosen from units presently offered in the Masters program or other postgraduate programs. Relevant material from other accredited courses may be included as part or all of the requirement for this unit as directed by the Honours Coordinator and Head of Discipline.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
A supervised reading program is involved but the unit may also include a formal lecture program.
Assessment
The assessment in this unit will be negotiated between you and the teaching staff.The unit will be conducted in close consultation with the staff teaching the unit, so you will have ample opportunities to assess your progress and understanding by one-to-one discussions.
Assessment name:
Student negotiated assessment
Description:
Theory examination and/or written problem-solving tasks, the exact nature and weightings to be negotiated between you and the teaching staff.
Relates to objectives:
All
Weight:
100%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End of Semester
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
Texts will be indicated in accordance with the exact area of study. In some cases a knowledge of relevant articles from the primary literature will be required.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit. If laboratory work is included, an individual Risk Assessment will be carried out.
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
