CHEM 4640-0

Brief

The aim of this seminar course is to practice reading scientific literature with understanding, and to present the scientific knowledge to audience.

Description

Course keywords: analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, scientific literature, presentation, discussion The course participants will be asked to read selected scientific papers, and to present them in the class. The presentation will be followed by a discussion. Final score will be based on the following items: - Pre-discussion (10%) - Abstract (10%) - Presentation in the class (50%) - Response to questions and feedback (20%) - Providing feedback to presenter (10%) - Participation in the discussion (additional points) Maximum score: 100 Every participant should find a review paper on an important topic related to contemporary research in analytical or physical chemistry chemistry. Further on, one should find 1-3 original papers on this topic published recently in the journals with the impact factor higher than 3. One should then discuss these papers with the teacher 2-4 weeks before the scheduled presentation. The presenter should circulate the abstract of the presentation not later than one day before the presentation. The abstract should be in one A4 page. Include the key references following the ACS formatting style. The presentation slides should be clear. Include high-quality diagrams and short statements to facilitate understanding. Rehearse your presentation in advance to communicate the scientific content properly. After the presentation, you will receive written feedback from the course participants. You should provide a written response to this feedback within one week (to the teacher and other participants). Every participant must provide written feedback to the presenters. Moreover, every participant must ask at least 3 questions during the discussion. Up to 6 points will be deducted if this requirement is not met. One can gain up to 10 additional points for asking further questions. It is compulsory to attend every class. In case of sickness, one can skip up to two classes. An official certificate from a hospital needs to be provided. Any other absence will result in deduction of 5 points (every time). Teacher: Prof. Pawel Urban Chemistry Building, room 308 e-mail: urban@mx.nthu.edu.tw website: http://www.UrbanLab.tw Ethics Statement on Generative Artificial Intelligence After careful consideration, the instructor of this course deems it inappropriate to use generative artificial intelligence in this class. This is because the content within generative AI contains numerous errors and may adversely affect students' understanding of foundational knowledge. In accordance with the published Guidelines for Collaboration, Co-learning, and Cultivation of Artificial Intelligence Competencies in University Education, this course adopts the following policy : Prohibited use Students enrolled in this course should be aware that they may not submit assignments, reports, or personal reflections generated using artificial intelligence. If such usage is discovered, instructors, the institution, or relevant units have the right to reevaluate the assignment or report or withhold scores. Students enrolled in this course agree to the above ethics statement if registering for the class.

Timetable

Scores

Average Percentage 94.87

Std. Deviation 4.87

Remarks

Restrictions

限化學系大學部

Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

First Specialization

Second Specialization