Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title MSC RESEARCH PROJECT
Code PGSC004
Coordinator Dr G Sedghi
Chemistry
G.Sedghi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 7 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 60

Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements):
 

Aims

The aim of this module is to give students the opportunity to work in a guided but independent fashion on an area of chemical research making use of the knowledge and skills acquired elsewhere in the programme.


Learning Outcomes

After completion of this module students will have demonstrated an ability to contribute towards a research project in chemistry, the outcome of which is potentially publishable.

Students will have gained project-specific knowledge of how to conduct an individual piece of chemical research.

Students will be able to implement planned experiments, record and critically analyse data.

Students will be able to present their research using a variety of oral and written methods.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Project - Research Project


Syllabus
1 
All projects will contain the following elements. Research, design, evaluation and dissemination. Particular topics are allocated on an individual basis.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours             0
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 600
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  Preliminary report.   Summer  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
Practical Assessment  Oral Presentation. E  Summer  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 
Practical Assessment  Project Work. Time r  Summer  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 3 
Coursework  Dissertation: Final   Summer  40  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 4 
Practical Assessment  Oral Examination (Vi  Summer  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 5 Notes (applying to all assessments) Preliminary report. Project Time Plan (Gannt chart format) completed within 3 weeks of starting project. Marked by supervisor. Effort required ~ half a week (20 hrs). Oral Presentation. Powerpoint Presentation introducing research project to other students on MSc Advanced Chemical Sciences programme, concentrating on aims and background to research rather than detailed results. Delivered around 5-6 weeks after start of project. Marked independently by Programme Director and another Academic member of staff. Effort required ~ one week (40 hrs). Project Work. Conduct during entire project. Marks based equally on attendance, organisation, skills and initiative. Marked by supervisor. No specific assessment submitted but evidence provided by lab book and participation in research group activities. Dissertation: Final Written Report. Written report in form of scientific paper, following journal guidelines plus appendices as necessary. Marks based 60% for scientific content, 40% presentation. Marked independently by supervisor and co-assessor. Effort required ~ 4 weeks, 160 hours. The dissertation will be submitted via Turnitin to ensure students are aware of the need for academic integrity. However, on this occasion, students will not be able to review their originality report so only one submission is allowed. (unlike linked module PGSC003.) Oral Examination (Viva). Viva discussing scientific aspects of project report conducted and marked by supervisor and co-assessor and held after submission of Final Report. Effort required: preparation ~1 week, 40 hours. Anonymous marking is not possible for this module as each student has an individual project that identifies the student. In addition, the specialist, research nature of the material requires it to be marked by experts in the field i.e. the supervisor and a co-assessor who is also familiar with the research area. All failed assessments can be reassessed at the next available opportunity, usually the following academic year.