Courses & Units
Chemistry (Honours) A KRA426
Introduction
The honours program in chemistry is a one-year course, comprising broad training associated with a research-based project and some advanced coursework. The whole program is conducted under the KRA426 - 429 (for BSc) or KRA438 - 441 (for BBiotechMedRes) unit codes. The Honours program aims to enable students to define and solve problems relating to their speciality and to conduct research in the field.
The Chemistry Discipline produces a booklet each year describing the projects available. Approval may also be given for joint courses of study between Chemistry and another discipline. Honours may be commenced in either Semester 1 or 2.
The Research Project component can be in one or more of physical or inorganic or organic or analytical chemistry or chemical education, or an approved sub-field of chemistry. The research project consists principally of research under supervision by a member/s of staff as approved by the Discipline Leader, Assoc. Prof. Jason Smith. Honours students are afforded most of the privileges of the staff and postgraduate students within the Chemistry Building to conduct their Research Project, including afterhours access, office and laboratory space, and the research instrumentation facilities in the Discipline and the Central Science Laboratory.
In addition to the Research Project, students are introduced to the essential tools required to effectively plan, and subsequently carryout and present their Research Project through a number of formative assessment tasks early in the program. This includes access to the resources and supervision required to research the background needed to prepare a Literature Review and formulate a Research Plan that is then presented as the Introductory Research Seminar. General safety and workplace requirements are emphasised in initial training and practiced throughout the Research Project.
Honours graduates possess the skills and qualifications to progress to higher degrees (e.g. Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy) or to enter science and technology industries. In regard to employment, the minimum qualification in many science industries is a BSc(Hons) degree. Honours graduates are eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and chemical societies from around the world.
Summary
Unit name | Chemistry (Honours) A |
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Unit code | KRA426 |
Credit points | 25 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
Discipline | Chemistry |
Coordinator | Associate Professor Lito Quirino |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Honours |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- advanced coursework across multiple fields of chemistry.
- research training in a field of chemistry, including aspects of workplace health and safety, project planning, experiment design and reviewing of the literature.
- a significant research project in chemistry, with the research findings having been both analysed and communicated in oral and written formats.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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010501 | $2,075.00 | $2,075.00 | not applicable | $5,672.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Assessment | Laboratory/practical|Research Participation (10%)|Peer review (15%)|Short Essay Questions (20%)|Thesis (55%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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