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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module CHEM4272: BIOACTIVE CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROJECT
Department: Chemistry
CHEM4272: BIOACTIVE CHEMISTRY RESEARCH PROJECT
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 40 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- Bioactive Chemistry 3 (CHEM3211) AND Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHEM3031) AND Biological Chemistry (CHEM2051).
Corequisites
- Biochemistry Research Project (20 Credits) (BIOL4031), Research Skills (CHEM4081).
Excluded Combinations
- Core Chemistry 4 (CHEM4311) AND Contemporary Chemistry (CHEM4321).
Aims
- To provide an introduction to the biological sciences chemistry research interface and to impart new experimental, analytical and theoretical skills.
- The project includes laboratory work and the writing of a research report.
Content
- Research investigation.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- describe and critically analyse the literature precedent and background of the research project;
- demonstate an in-depth knowledge of the specific topic of the research project.
Subject-specific Skills
- demonstrate expertise in research by oral presentation and viva voce examination.
Key Skills
- develop expertise in the use of modern search engines for literature searching.
- apply and develop problem solving skills appropriate to the particular research project identifying suitable techniques, methods and equipment.
- define key problems and the tasks needed for their solution and develop a timetable to undertake and complete these tasks developing and applying appropriate data analysis methods.
- develop interpersonal skills through working in a research group and calling on the assistance of others and interacting with service providers.
- demonstrate and apply written communication skills in writing an extended research report.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Continuous assessment will help to develop the problem solving skills necessary for the research project.
- The written report will show the communication skills learnt.
- Oral examination will test the knowledge of the undergraduate.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 2 | Both in Week 1 | 1 Hour | 2 | |
| Seminars | 2 | One per Term | 1 Hour | 2 | Yes |
| Practicals | 76 | 4 Weekly | 3 Hours | 228 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 168 | ||||
| Total | 400 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 80% | bioactive chemistry (40 credits) research account | 50% | ||
| bioactive chemistry (40 credits) research laboratory | 50% | ||||
| Oral | 20% | bioactive chemistry (40 credits) project oral | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Formulation of the project's aims and objectives including health and safety aspects.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.