Prerequisites for Module
The student should be familiar with the content of all the Applied Chemistry modules presented in Stages 2 and 3 of the course (or their equivalents)
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to investigate and critically appraise an area of current interest in chemistry.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Research in depth an area of current interest in chemistry.
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Appraise the literature and prepare a critical review.
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Indicative Module Content
The student will study a selected area of current interest in inorganic, physical, organic or applied chemistry.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Keynote Lectures/Seminars
| 10 | Progress Monitoring
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Private Study
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| 135 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered mainly through student-centred activity. Studies will be supported by directed reading, tutorials and keynote lectures (including visiting speakers).
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2
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Student performance in this module will be assessed entirely by a dissertation (4000 words). Each student will cover an independent area.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Papers published in chemistry related journals and specialist reviews.
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