Module Details

Module Code: CHEM8010
Title: Experimental Project
Long Title: Experimental Project
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 4421 - Chemistry
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module, students research and perform a laboratory-based project, and are required to submit a written report and make an oral presentation of their work.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Plan and execute a programme of experimental work for the solution of an analytical problem
LO2 Design, prepare and present a poster on assigned project area
LO3 Prepare a written report that presents and critically evaluates the results of the experimental work
LO4 Prepare and deliver an oral presentation on the completed project work
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Student must have completed semester 7 module: Scientific Research Practice CHEA 8007 or equivalent
 
Indicative Content
Laboratory Work
Completion of the experimental work of the project in the laboratory
Poster Presentation
Introduction of project topic, contextualisation of students work, work flow chart, presentation of observations and findings
Written Report
A completed report containing an introduction, the experimental results, a critical evaluation of the outcomes of the project and the final report of the literature survey is required within 1 week of completion of the practical work
Oral Presentation
A presentation to the examiners and peer student group is made following submission of the report, using current presentation technologies
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Poster Presentation:
Poster Design, preparation and presentation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 35
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
The progress of experimental work must be recorded by the student in a notebook that is available for inspection at any time during the semester
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Project Report
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Verbal and computer slide presentation of project findings and conclusions.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Chemistry Project Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Literature and practical laboratory work relating to the project Every Week 12.00 12
Total Hours 12.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J.M. Miller and J.C. Miller. (2010), Statistics and Chemometrics for Analytical Chemistry, 6th. Pearson, UK, [ISBN: 9780273730422].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SCHQA_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance 8 Mandatory