Short research project A

Proficient in modern language, preferred English, both oral and written, ability to cause-effect think, analyze and synthesize, at least medium-advanced ability for scientific discussion, skills in library research, word processing, spreadsheet, and multimedia presentation

Short research project in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, environmental chemistry, nanotechnology, etc.This module allows students to carry out a laboratory-based project on a topic related to his/her main area of study, to explain the results and describe the background material. The aim of this module is to allow students to carry out a laboratory-based project on a topic related to his/her main area of study, to explain the results and describe the background material. Each student will be allocated to a project which includes both practical and theoretical components. The theory component will consist of a short review of the literature relating to the experimental component of the project. The laboratory work will be related to the supervisor’s area of research. Each student is assigned to a team supervisor who will advise on and direct the project and the preparation of a written report.

Having successfully completed this module student will be able to:

• Produce a report on an independent laboratory-based project, which contains a short introduction (about 1,500 words) to the background scientific literature

• Design and test scientific hypotheses

• Design and perform laboratory experiments.

• Collect, record and interpret laboratory data.

Student:

EW1. Explain the basics of experiments, interpret laboratory data, draw conclusion and is able to point out possible outcomes of conducted research based on literature knowledge

EW2. Defines laboratory safety rules and work organization in laboratory

EU1. Prepare research project on the subjected scientific proposal

EU2. Conduct measurements according to the research plan based on available basic and advanced techniques, methods and apparatus

EU3. Describes and verifies the conducted research results based on statistical approach

EU4. Interpret collected data and carry out conclusions

EU5. Reach and process information from different scientific sources

EU6. Prepare laboratory documentation and presents research results of its own and the whole research team

EK1. Cooperate in the research team

EK2. Follow scientific ethics principles

16K-2A_W01 have deep knowledge in mathematics which enables using methods and terms specific for given specialization

16K-2A_W02 have advanced knowledge and skills for calculations and IT capabilities used for solving typical problems for given specialization

16K-2A_W03 possess extended knowledge from chemistry in general but also deepen knowledge and skills for given specialization, which enable for further independent research

16K-2A_W04 know experimental methods and techniques used in chemistry and know theoretical basics of functioning for particular apparatus

16K-2A_W07 have a knowledge on safety rules, especially when working with chemicals and scientific apparatus to the extent that enables independent work on a workstation

16K- 2A_U01 posses skills for independent planning and performing of experimental and theoretical studies for given specialization and for critical evaluation of its own results

16K-2A_U02 is capable for advanced search in scientific literature, databases and other sources and have basic skills for evaluation of a scientific level of search results

16K-2A_U03 is capable to present chemical problems both in speech and writing, and in different kinds of texts

16K- 2A_U04 is capable to present own results in a form of thesis or presentation (including abstract in foreign language) including description and justification of the work goal, methodology, results and their meaning with compare to other similar reports/results

16K-2A_K04 is capable to work in a team, with different functionalities and is aware of liability for common tasks

16K-2A_K05 is capable for independent search in scientific literature, including foreign languages

16K-2A_K06 is self-aware of further training in terms of proffessional and personal development is capable to create further directions of learning and self-education