9 ECTS credits
270 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4023177FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
The course Master Thesis Partim I depends on an individual project on a current topic in chemistry research. It consists of two parts:
Scientific literature study, in which the research question of the project is framed with contemporary scientific literature while a first research plan is elaborated.
Preliminary research, in which an initial set of results is obtained on the basis of an extensive introduction to research methodology, experimental working environment and / or relevant equipment for testing the research plan.
Both parts are translated into a report in which, based on literature study and the preliminary results, a detailed research plan is proposed for the completion of Master Thesis Partim II. This plan includes an indication of work packages, risks and possible alternatives, and the proposed timing. The concrete modalities of the Master Thesis Partim I course unit are communicated to the Examination Board at the start of the academic year. The evaluation is performed by a jury composed of 4 members; the score of each evaluator is 25 % of the total score. The jury members are two fixed members who evaluate all reports, the promotor and an (external) specialist jury member.
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The student demonstrates the skills to search for state-of-the-art scientific literature and to write a preparative structured report before tackling a research problem.
The student has analytical, synthetic and problem-solving skills at an academic level.
The student is able to clearly formulate research questions.
The student is able, after a first introduction to the work environment, to translate research questions into work packages (with predefined timing), interpretation of risks and suggest possible alternatives
The student is able to be integrated into a research environment, both at the individual level and at the level of the team itself
The student demonstrates to follow and implement safety instructions during experimental work
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Master Thesis determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Master Thesis category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Evaluation at the end of the semester
Evaluation methods for periodic evaluation during the first examination period
Written reporting, oral exam, assignment
Evaluation methods for period aligned evaluation in the second examination period
Written reporting, oral exam, assignment
Evaluation methods for non-periodical evaluation
Does not apply
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemistry: Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
Master of Chemistry: Chemical Theory, (Bio)Molecular Design and Synthesis