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CHEM4086 - Independent Research I

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Chemistry
Credit Units
8
Course Duration
One Semester
Exclusive Courses:
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26, Semester B 2025/26
Semester A 2026/27 (Tentative), Semester B 2026/27 (Tentative)

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

Under the supervision of an academic staff member(s) and at a high level of independence, students undertaking this course will:

  • develop the ability to synthesize relevant background literature and demonstrate detailed knowledge of the context of their research project, and hypothesize scientific concepts and formulate methods to verify them
  • learn to manage a substantial piece of individual laboratory-based research project, and a literature-based investigation
  • develop skills in problem-solving and in scientific communication in the form of written and verbal presentation of information

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 100%
Min. Continuous Assessment Passing Requirement: 40%
 
Detailed Course Information
CHEM4086.pdf