Honours Chemistry Project

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
CHEM 4001
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Course ID
205682
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
36
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Course owner
Physics, Chemistry&Earth Scnce
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop specialised knowledge and capabilities for independent scientific research through conduct of an independent research project in Chemistry under academic supervision. 

  • Initial seminar
  • Final Seminar
  • Writing a thesis
  • Final viva
  • All-in Introductory Workshop
  • Professional conduct
  • Research Proposal

Course learning outcomes

  • apply advanced knowledge of chemistry to independently analyse and solve and/or to evaluate solutions to conceptual and/or quantitative research problems
  • demonstrate proficiency in safe laboratory practices where required, and professional conduct including principles of ethical practice, research integrity and data management as appropriate to the project 
  • apply, adapt and/or develop suitable techniques or approaches to address research problems as appropriate to the project
  • critically analyse, interpret and present the results of the research project
  • evaluate the outcomes of the research project and place these in context through a synthesis of relevant research literature and results
  • represent and interpret chemical structures, formulae, equations and reaction mechanisms as appropriate to the research project
  • communicate ideas that relate to the research project in written and/or oral form to a specialist and/or general audience 

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in CHEM4000 Advanced Chemistry (Hons) A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A