Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
CH30055 Industrial placement (MChem) |
| Credits: 42 |
| Level: Honours |
| Academic Year |
| Assessment: OT100 |
| Requisites: |
| While taking this unit you must take CH40062 and take CH40130 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH30060 or take CH30081 or take CH30083 |
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Available only for students on M.Chem. with Industrial Training degree programme.
Aims & Learning Objectives: To provide students with an opportunity to gain a years experience of working in a chemical company or related organisation. During the placement, students will be expected to: * Apply knowledge and skills gained at University to real applications of Chemistry and related areas. * Demonstrate a range of "key skills" such as team work, time and project management, oral and written communication. * Participate in an extended programme of experimental work and develop practical skills appropriate to the area of work. * Participate in discussions concerning their work and contribute ideas as appropriate. * Prepare an oral presentation and a poster at appropriate times during the placement Content: A programme of investigative work/research project in a company or organisation approved by the Department of Chemistry. The content will depend on the precise requirements of the placement provider. |