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Chemistry Research Design and Planning unit (KRA704)

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Introduction

You will design a research project with an academic supervisor and carry out the day-to-day implementation of the project including assessment of safety and collection of data.  KRA707 (Chemistry Research Analysis and Presentation) is a co-requisite with this unit. The results from this component will be used for the preparation of a written thesis. The results obtained during the project will be written up as a Research Thesis and assessed in KRA708 and KRA709 (Chemistry Research Thesis A and B).

Summary

Unit name Chemistry Research Design and Planning
Unit code KRA704
Credit points 25
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
Discipline Chemistry
Coordinator Associate Professor Nathan Kilah
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 4/7/2027 26/7/2027 29/8/2027 23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Design a research project to test a hypothesis in an area of Chemistry
  • Assess and manage risks and resources to safely and ethically implement a research project
  • Use practical techniques to collect scientific data safely and ethically

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

AssessmentRisk Assessment (20%)|Project Proposal (30%)|Laboratory Performance (50%)
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Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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