CH5833 Literature Review for MSc

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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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.

Availability restrictions

Limited to MSc in Catalysis students and MSc Chemical Sciences

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 Staff

Dr Tanja Van Mourik

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 aims to provide a comprehensive experience in sourcing and working with scientific literature related to a current topic of chemical research in the area of the MSc Research Project, and seeks to develop a number of important skills concerning the dissemination of complex ideas to a wider scientific audience. Via a short sequence of seminars, supervisory meetings, and on line resources, students are provided with detailed guidance on how to conduct a research literature search and evaluate critically scientific articles. In addition, students will develop skills relating to the communication of science, both written and oral. This module provides valuable experience and preparation for the MSc Research Project. An insight into the academic peer review process is also provided.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 85%, Practical Examination = 15%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 85%, Practical Examination = 15%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hours seminar (x4 weeks), 1 hr weekly meeting with supervisor (x6 weeks), (1x 3hr) mini-symposium attendance

Scheduled learning hours

390

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

Guided independent study hours

210

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