CH5832 Contemporary Research Awareness

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof M Buehl

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module which forms part of the MSc programmes in Chemical Science and in Catalysis is based on Research Colloquia and Seminars delivered by external speakers and covering the whole range of areas within current chemical science research. Assessment is by two essays to be based on selected lecture(s) and additional reading, one to be submitted at the end of each semester.

Assessment pattern

Coursework (2 x 3,000-word essays) = 100%

Re-assessment

Oral Re-Assessment = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

20 hours in total over the whole year.

Scheduled learning hours

17

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

186

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Research primary and secondary literature for a given subject
  • Communicate in writing with clarity and accuracy
  • Summarise previous work and findings in a professional manner, with attention to detail
  • Apply critical analysis and evaluation