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 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
Code PGSC003
Coordinator Dr G Sedghi
Chemistry
G.Sedghi@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements):
Only suitable for students meeting entry requirements of MSc Advanced Chemical Sciences - usually BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. 

Aims

The aim of this module is to give students the necessary background and research skills to be able to undertake a chemical research project.


Learning Outcomes

After completion of this module students will have developed sufficient experimental skills to be able to work in a research laboratory in the chemical sciences.

Students will have sufficient background knowledge to be able to complete a successful chemical sciences research project.

Students will be able to access and critically review scientific literature.
Students will have gained knowledge of and the ability to access relevant information on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
Students will have improved their ability to plan, evaluate and reflect on their knowledge and skills in the chemical sciences, including assessing safety aspects.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -

Safety lectures. Departmental Year 4 & Postgraduate sessions. University Research Student Safety session.

Workshop - Generic skills

Information retrieval workshop

- Other

Syllabus
1 

The specific topics studied and the methods used will depend on the research area of the project and the existing skills of the student.

The only formal topics within the syllabus are connected with generic skills (Information retrieval and IPR) and safety which will involve a small number of lectures, a workshop and Vital-based on-line material.

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 4

         3
Generic skills
7
Timetable (if known) Safety lectures. Departmental Year 4 & Postgraduate sessions. University Research Student Safety session.
  		        Information retrieval workshop
  		 
Private Study 293
TOTAL HOURS 300

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  Skills acquisition  by week 8 Semester 1  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 (Skills Acquisition) 
Coursework  Generic skills 3 hou  Week 7 Semester 1  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 (Workshop) 
Coursework  Portfolio of project  End of week 10 Semester 2  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 3 (Porfolio) 
Coursework  Final Report  End of week 12 Semester 2  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 4 (Final Report) Notes (applying to all assessments) - none