Chem 499 - Project & Research
COURSE OBJECTIVES
What is the main purpose for this course?
In this course every student is given an original research problem and will be held responsible for all previous experience in working toward its solution. A well-written, comprehensive, oral presentation of the work given to the committee and well documented research report is required, and a copy of the report is to be retained in the Chemistry department.
To allow students to:
1. Experience the investigation process.
2. Develop and demonstrate an aptitude for research.
3. Gain knowledge which will be beneficial in their academic and professional careers.
4. Present written report and to give a presentation.
TOPICS COVERED
LIST OF TOPICS
1. Registration
2. Attending the training courses in the following topics:
2.1 Introduction about scientific research
2.2 Chemical laboratory Safety and Security
2.3 Selected research project by the faculty member is assigned to the student after being approved by the related group
2.4 Conducting research experiment and analysing data.
3. Experimental and theoretical research requiring a report containing an appropriate description of the research work.
4. Achieve the objective of the course by assessment of the student’s supervisor and reviewing committee after presenting the seminar.
5. Poster
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. KNOWLEDGE
1.1 To recognize the modern library search tools to locate and retrieve scientific information about a topic, chemical, chemical technique, or an issue relating to chemistry
1.2 Identifying the essential parts of a problem and formulating a strategy for solving the problem.
1.3 To memorize a broad set of chemical knowledge concerning the fundamentals in the basic areas of the discipline.
1.4 Applying appropriate techniques to arrive at a solution, test the correctness of the solution, and interpret their results.
2. COGNITIVE SKILLS
2.1 To design appropriate experiments after consulting scientific literature.
2.2 To evaluate experimental results and formulate a plan for moving the project forward.
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 To illustrate the results and interpretations of experiments in a written paper with a complete literature background of the project
3.2 To write scientific report, plotting graph and data analysis using different scientific software’s.
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.1 To interpret his/her scientific results by giving seminar, either a talk or a poster in front of a group of audience. Assigning individual project and presenting the findings orally and in writing whenever appropriate in the courses.
4.2 To demonstrate communication skills such as writing, reading, presenting, negotiating and debating. Incorporating the use and utilization of computer, software, net- work through course.
5. PSYCHOMOTOR
5.1 Demonstrate, evaluate and investigate the results of research experiments.
LEARNING RESOURCES
1. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
Scientific articles related to chosen topics.
2. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)
Relevant Website.
3. List Electronic Materials(e.g. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
3.1- Word, Excel, and Power Point presentation.
3.2- Origin for data analysis.
3.3- Chemdraw software.
4. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and software.
Writing scientific report, plotting graph and data analysis using different scientific softwares