James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

CH4003 - Chemistry Honours Part 2 of 2

Except with the approval of the Head of School, all subjects in a chain must be studied in consecutive teaching periods.

Subject Description

This subject is the second of two subjects (the other being CH4002) that in combination constitute the full-year Honours subject in the Discipline of Chemistry. The subject is a combination of a major research project and coursework.

Learning Outcomes

• to allow students to extend their understanding of chemistry by undertaking advanced level short courses in chemistry
• to allow students to develop practical skills in Chemistry by undertaking a major research project in a chemistry research laboratory

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• 10% for each of three completed subjects selected with supervisor's approval - (30%) - Individual
• 45%: Thesis. 20%: Supervisor marks on productivity and intellectual ownership. 5%: Oral Presentation - (70%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CH4001

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