Literature Review: Chemistry unit (KRA711)

Hobart

Introduction

In this unit, students conduct a comprehensive analysis and synthesis of literature within a specific Chemistry domain. Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, students will hone their skills in discerning pivotal concepts, trends, and evolutions in their chosen field. After collaboratively selecting a research area with the unit coordinator, students will produce an annotated bibliography and a detailed literature review on their chosen topic or industry. This immersive experience equips students with a critical understanding of prevailing ideas in their field of interest.

 

 

 

Summary

Unit name	Literature Review: Chemistry
Unit code	KRA711
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Chemistry
Coordinator	Professor Jason Smith
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Use scientific databases to obtain peer-reviewed published literature that covers a specific body of knowledge
• Synthesise concepts from published literature to develop evidence-based arguments or perspectives
• Write a scientific literature review using an appropriate template for a peer-reviewed journal

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
010500	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,283.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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

Teaching Pattern	Meeting with Unit coordinator to outline unit structure and facilitate a research topic and academic mentor for students.  Students then work in their own time with a mentor to decide the topic and seek advice on the structure of the review.
Assessment	Literature Review Topic and Outlines (10%)|Pre-submission of Literature Review (20%)|annotated bibliography (30%)|Literature review (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	N/A
Recommended	N/A

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