Macquarie University

CBMS389: Advanced Chemistry III

In this full year unit students undertake a research project, involving weekly research focused seminars and discussions, and present a scientific paper of their choosing. This unit caters for students who are strong in chemistry and/or science and who are interested in pursuing a scientific career. It aims to encourage well qualified students to reach their full potential among their peers. In addition, students review the scaffolding of the degree, including: integrating major unit material; reflecting on the development of the graduate capabilities and how these have been achieved within the degree; and preparing a portfolio of achievements and future goals. This gives students an opportunity to synthesise their understanding of chemistry through the knowledge they have gained throughout their degree, reflect on the graduate capabilities they have acquired and consider their integration into the workforce. The weekly one hour discussion group/tutorials is based around recent advances in the molecular sciences. Student discussions are led by research scientists of the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences. As part of the unit students may be expected to present a 10 minute talk on a chosen topic. In addition, they are required to participate in the activities of at least one research group within the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences over the long vacation. Students write up their results in the form of a report.

Timetable Information

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