The first term consists of demonstrations and lectures of techniques and apparatus. The following topics are covered in 8 weeks. The TLC topic comprises 3 x 3 hour lab periods. Students work in pairs on one of the following topics. Information is provided in the form of brief write-ups, procedures and references.
Some topics are more detailed, others less so.
The students work in an unstructured a lab as possible. They are responsible for carrying out the project. Finding apparatus and reagents, preparing needed solutions and managing their time are all their responsibility. The lab mark is based on their final written report, an oral report and their work in the lab, i.e. knowing what they are doing and why. Getting the project finished is not a major factor in the mark.