Studying at York
BSc Research Project - CHE00033H
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
- This module consists of an advanced research `project in key aspects of chemistry. This project may take place in an educational setting, a research lab, or in the teaching laboratory, and may involve aspects of group work. Importantly the student will experience a mix of many of the most important skills needed to conduct research work.
- This module also develops students’ skills in handling the scientific literature. This is achieved both through the writing of a referenced dissertation, and an examination to test literature comprehension.
Module learning outcomes
- Students will perform a research project, culminating in the production of a project report. The project will test their organisational skills, initiative, team working, practical skills and bring together key elements of their understanding of chemistry.
- Students will develop skills of project writing.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to handle Scientific Literature and their own data in a critical manner.
- Students will demonstrate a high level of comprehension of Scientific Literature and background synoptic chemistry knowledge and understanding.
Module content
Students will be allocated a BSc project taking their preferences into account. There are generally three possible types of BSc project available.
1) Group Projects: These projects will usually involve 4-6 students, occasionally fewer, working as a group to cover different aspects of a particular chemical problem. There are both Teaching Lab-based projects and non-lab based projects.
2) Individual Research Projects: These projects will involve working in one of the department’s research groups on a topic devised by you and your supervisor.
3) Chemical Communication Schools and Outreach Projects: These projects are aimed at students who have an interest in science education or communication. There are up to 8 projects available but this can change yearly. Selection for these projects is by interview, which also involves giving a short presentation
The students will spend 30 days on the BSc project working two days a week in weeks 2-10 Autumn Term and weeks 2-7 Spring Term. The deadline for report submission is Wed Wk 1 Summer term
The students write a project report (which includes a literature review). This will be supported by a literature comprehension lecture, scientific writing lecture and a college workshop.
The module also includes a synoptic examination linked to scientific paper comprehension.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 87.5 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 12.5 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
The deadline for project report submission is Wed Week 1 Summer Term.
Scientific paper comprehension examination will be based on two papers distributed in advance. Candidates will choose to answer questions on one paper or the other in the exam (online exam: 1-hour paper time delivered over 3.5 hours) two days later.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 87.5 |
| Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 12.5 |
Module feedback
Students receive marks and feedback on their project report via project supervisors mid-Summer term.
Indicative reading
Reading material will be suggested by the supervisors