Specialization Seminar - Theoretical and Structural Chemistry 1200-2EN-THESTRSEM2M
Oral presentations (about 60 min each) pertaining basic concepts of theoretical chemistry or crystallography, chosen from a list or added to the list by the student (the latter possibility needs the approval of professor). The students learn how to plan logical structure of their lecture and how to deliver the presentation. They are expected to defend the theses of their presentation, and learn how to participate in scientific discussion. The quality of the presentation is analyzed by professor, also by other students (pros and contras, how to improve things in the future).
Estimated student workload per semester: 100 hours, including:
• 30 hours of proseminar sessions
• 16 hours of consultations
• 54 hours devoted to the preparation of an oral presentation
Type of course
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Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
The most important effect of the seminar should be student's conclusion that deep understanding of the material to be presented is a must. Further, the student should learn how to planify the logic of the presentation, also how to present the material in a crystal-clear way, as well as how to participate in and conduct scientific discussion.
KNOWLEDGE: After completing the course, the student knows and understands
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• has advanced knowledge of chemistry and understands the place of chemistry in the system of exact and natural sciences and its importance for the development of humanity;
• has in-depth knowledge in the field of a selected chemical specialization, enabling the use of methods and concepts appropriate for this specialization and allowing independent research work;
• understands current directions of development in chemistry and the latest scientific discoveries in a given chemical specialization.
SKILLS: After completing the course, the student is able to
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• find necessary information in professional literature, databases and other sources and critically assess the reliability of the obtained information;
• prepare oral presentations in Polish and English on selected chemical topics using theoretical approaches and various sources;
• use English at a level necessary to work with professional chemical literature and related sciences (B2+ level).
SOCIAL COMPETENCES: After completing the course, the student is ready for
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• systematic reading of scientific and popular science literature in order to broaden and deepen knowledge, with awareness of the risks related to using unverified sources, including the Internet.
Assessment criteria
Each lecture of the participant is evaluated by the professor, the final grade depending on all lectures delivered and the student's overall performance. The final grade results from the evaluation of understanding of the material presented (checked by the answers on the questions asked by the participants) - 70%, the way the material is presented: the didactic aspect (20%) as well as the technical aspect (10%).
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
according to the presented material: either textbooks or some specified original papers indicated by the professor.
Additional information
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