Training in research methods, literature searching, intellectual property, ethics, presentation skills, group work, essay writing and preparation for placement applications and interviews.

25 hours of lectures normally on Friday afternoons

Essay (70%), Portfolio (30%).

It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.

[No exceptions]

To provide a broadly-based education and training in all branches of Chemistry appropriate for those who will become professional chemists working probably in a research environment, together with specialisations in areas of the subject where significant advances and developments are currently being made, with enhancement of professional skills

By the end of the coursestudents will be able to;

■ Recall some of the "hot" research areas in modern chemistry

■ Organise material from various sources before commencing the writing of essays or

reports.

■  Prepare suitable audio-visual material and give a short group presentation and express this material in a clear, grammatical and concise way for the appropriate audience.

■ Identify and discuss examples of malpractice that may present ethical dilemmas to professional scientists.

■ Recognise who owns research results and how they can be legally protected and commercially exploited.