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CH5442   Chemistry Research Project for First Year MPhil

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The research project for MPhil aims to develop the students' skills in the following areas: experimental design and problem-solving; abstraction, evaluation and interpretation of data in the chemical literature; practical skills and teamwork; communication of results orally and in a dissertation. The project will be selected and supervised by a member of the academic staff. It will contain a significant literature survey.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 540 hours spread over both semesters and summer vacation.

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available, requires lab attendance to complete coursework

Personnel

Module teaching staff: all staff