Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This 18 credit point unit is the second part of the (part time) Honours degree of Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry. This unit will be the research part of the Honours degree. This unit will provide the students with an understanding of the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project and provide them with the knowledge and skills for higher studies and learning in the medicinal chemistry discipline.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit the participant will;

1. Be able to critically review the scientific literature in their discipline.
2. Have a detailed understanding of the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project.
3. Be able to execute and analyse a set of laboratory-based studies.
4. Be proficient in computer based literature searching, accessing Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS) and other computer programs commonly used in their chosen Medicinal Chemistry discipline.
5. Be able to present scientific results in a style suitable for publication.
6. Have the capability to pursue higher studies and learning in the Medicinal Chemistry discipline.