CHE4808 - Honours Project

Purpose: To gain comprehensive knowledge of different aspects of research techniques and presentation of scientific information in the form of research proposals, seminars and written reports based on their laboratory work. The Honours Research Project incorporates a Research Methodology component and Mini-Research project conducted under the supervision of a Chemistry staff member. The outcome of a Research Methodology component is a research proposal prepared according to the Guidelines for the Design of Research Proposal provided to registered students. The proposal should be approved by the executive committee and upon completion of the project, a comprehensive write up (mini-dissertation) to be submitted to the Chemistry department for evaluation and credit after approval by the supervisor. An oral presentation is highly recommended.