Master Research Project Chemistry

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Master Research Project Chemistry
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. is able to formulate a research plan and adjust it if necessary 2. able to work independently in a research topic on an academic level 3. able to analyze, interpret and discuss results and relate these to the state of the art 4. able to understand and frame his/her project in an applied or fundamental context and understands the implications for society 5. is able to present his/her results in English by means of a written report as well as a presentation to an academic and professional audience 6. able to work in an (interdisciplinary) team of experts and supporting staff 7. up to date with the international literature related to the research topic of the Master project
Omschrijving	The master research project is a core module in the master degree course in Chemistry. It is to be completed with a master thesis. The project is a compulsory part of the master program. The student has to work independently on a research project in the field of Chemistry. The protocol of an MSc thesis comprises the following steps: 1. The student may choose his/her own research topic upon discussion with Professors, PhD students or post-docs of the department of Chemistry. It is suggested to the students to schedule appointment with representatives of several active research group at the Chemistry department soon after starting the Master studies; 2. Preliminary literature study, problem formulation and planning; 3. Developing, together this the project supervisor/s a preliminary research proposal including: title, name, student number; supervisor/s, short state of the art, approach, expected results, timing and literature; 4. Handing in the project proposal and a list of the achieved courses (supervisor/s of the department); 5. Literature study, orientation and careful consideration of the different phases; 6. Actual work (experimental and/or theoretical); 7. Analyze, interpret and discuss results in relation with the state of the art during regular discussion with supervisor/s (including results presentation and modification of the original research proposal if and when needed); 8. Writing the final scientific report and give an oral presentation; 9. Assessment and calculation of the examination mark; 10. Providing the Education Support Desk a copy of the Thesis, upload in repository 11. Assessment of the work and assignment of the final score will be performed by at least two appointed Examiners for Chemistry MSc
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Bijeenkomst (S), Practisch werk (PRC) (Workload: Self study 200 hrs, Group meetings and talks 40 hrs, Practical 880 hrs)
Toetsvorm	Practisch werk (PR), Presentatie (P), Verslag (R) (Final mark: Report 12,5%, Presentation 12,5%, Practical 75%)
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	Prof. Dr. W.R. Browne
Docent(en)	Individual Supervisor
Entreevoorwaarden	Successful completion of the core courses WMCH008-05, WMCH007-00 and WMCH006-05 is required before starting the Masters research project.
Opmerkingen	Pass mark: 6. In order to pass the master research project the student must be graded at least adequate on all components. In the case of a poor on one or more components then a remedial period must be requested. Scientific integrity module is compulsory. Without having attended this module the course cannot be completed.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type MSc Chemistry  ( Core programme) - hele jaar verplicht