CHEM 4802

Research Project Chemistry II

Lec 01 selected

Students carry out research projects under the supervision of a faculty member and submit a report and make an oral presentation. This course is intended for those students in the Major program who wish greater exposure to independent scientific research.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Full year 2025 syllabus by Josef Zwanziger. Open the PDF

Grading

5%Research proposalFall term
5%Supervisor Evaluation 1Fall term
10%Fall term report
10%Oral presentation and defenceFall term; in person
5%Supervisor Evaluation 2Fall term
35%Winter term report
20%Final oral presentation and defenceWinter term; in person
10%Supervisor Evaluation 3Winter term

Course rules

Safety training
Complete WHMIS before any laboratory work and upload the Laboratory Safety Training completion letter by October 3.
Research hours
For each week in fall and winter, spend at least 8 hours on experimental research and 2 hours on other course work.
Supervisor meetings
Students must arrange and participate in weekly meetings with their supervisor.
Written work
Written work must be the student's own; generative AI tools are prohibited for written components.
Missed work
For illness or significant personal issues, submit a student declaration of absence; alternative due dates will be arranged.
Presentations
Students must give both presentations in person and should attend other student presentations unless there is an academic conflict.

Have a more recent syllabus for CHEM 4802? Sign in to share it