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 RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Code CHEM309
Coordinator Dr G Sedghi
Chemistry
G.Sedghi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 22.5

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

CHEM214; CHEM231; CHEM245; CHEM280; CHEM246; CHEM260  

Aims

This module is designed to:
  1. Provide students with an insight into the process of scientific research and debate in a setting different from the University of Liverpool;
  2. Expose students to new research and cultural environments;
  3. Develop the confidence to work independently and in a team, to effectivel y and efficiently attain a scientific goal;
  4. Develop students’ ability to communicate scientific concepts and findings in a variety of formats;
Develop students'' employability skills.

Learning Outcomes

to maintain accurate records of experiments, and reliable and comprehensive account of any methodologies used

to prepare and deliver oral presentations to high scientific and professional standards that describes the experiences during the internship, the research objectives and the rationale behind the project design.

to write a report on the research priorities, the internal and external drivers of the research strategy and the potential impact of the research on the local and wider community.

to analyse and critically evaluate data, information and observations and to draw valid conclusions

to identify personal and research transferable skills and to link them to employability.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Seminar - These refer to seminars prior to the internship where students receive essential instructions and information that is required for a safe and successful internship.

The seminars run in semester two of the previous academic year. Failure to attend the seminars means that students are not allowed to undertake the internship.

Tutorial - These refer to post-internship seminars where students discuss their experiences and plan for the internship report and presentation.

Internships - This refers to scheduled available time for the lab based internship.

The internship is a 6 weeks research placement in summer between Year 2 and 3 Chemistry undergraduate studies. This module replaces 22.5 credits in Year 3 depending on the programme of study. The internship must give students new skills and experiences quite different with the research projects in the Department of Chemistry.


Syllabus

A project will be undertaken in an area of Chemical Research in a wide range of topics including Organic Synthesis, Catalysis, Surface Science, Electrochemistry, Chemical Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Theoretical Chemistry, Co-ordination Chemistry and Bio-organic Chemistry. The exact nature and format of the project, and the timing of its elements, may vary, but all projects are designed to meet the same set of learning outcomes, including research planning, background reading, conducting research, analysing findings, communicating findings orally and in writing.


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:

Articles related to employability skills will be uploaded on VITAL.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   5
These refer to seminars prior to the internship where students receive essential instructions and information that is required for a safe and successful internship.
2
These refer to post-internship seminars where students discuss their experiences and plan for the internship report and presentation.
    180
This refers to scheduled available time for the lab based internship.
187
Timetable (if known)   The seminars run in semester two of the previous academic year. Failure to attend the seminars means that students are not allowed to undertake the internship.
 
      The internship is a 6 weeks research placement in summer between Year 2 and 3 Chemistry undergraduate studies. This module replaces 22.5 credits in Year 3 depending on the programme of study. The inte
 
 
Private Study 38
TOTAL HOURS 225

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  6 weeks  By end of internship  25  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Weekly online reflective portfolio to be completed during the internship There is no reassessment opportunity,  
Coursework  15 minutes  Semester 1, weeks 1 - 5  10  No reassessment opportunity  Standard UoL penalty applies  Oral Presentation There is no reassessment opportunity,  
Coursework  3,500 +/- 500 words  Semester 1, weeks 1 - 5  65  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Research internship report Notes (applying to all assessments) - none