Module code: CFS7022-B
This module builds on the semester 1 module, Research skills, professional development, and commercial awareness. Instruction in further specific research related skills required for the research project will be given, and students will have the opportunity to apply chemical knowledge and laboratory skills in a practical research project. Students will also develop their abilities in providing constructive feedback to their peers.
Students will be introduced to the concept of peer-review, and will provide feedback on a project proposal from one of their peers. Students will commence work on the research project that they developed in semester 1. Students will: be guided in strategically planning their experimental work (Gantt Chart); carry out all appropriate COSHH assessments for all stages of their practical work; source and access relevant published work; be required to meet with their supervisor regularly to discuss interim reports and to propose the next steps in the project. Instruction will be given by library staff in critical reading of the scientific literature. At the end of the module students will write an introduction to their research project. An interim presentation of results and future work will be given in the form of a poster presentation to staff and peers.
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