Program Overview

Introduction to Research Methods Laboratory Practice Unit

The Research Methods Laboratory Practice unit, coded as KRA712, is a postgraduate course offered by the University of Tasmania. This unit is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to undertake a larger independent research project, focusing on the practice of implementing a research project in either synthetic/materials or analytical/environmental chemistry.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Research Methods Laboratory Practice
• Unit Code: KRA712
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Natural Sciences
• Discipline: Chemistry
• Coordinator: Associate Professor Nathan Kilah
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Postgraduate

Availability

The unit is available in Hobart during Semester 1 and Semester 2, with various attendance options for both international and domestic students.

Key Dates

• Semester 1:
  • Start date: 23/2/2026
  • Census date: 17/3/2026
  • WW date: 20/4/2026
  • End date: 14/6/2026
• Semester 2:
  • Start date: 6/7/2026
  • Census date: 28/7/2026
  • WW date: 31/8/2026
  • End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Manage risks and resources to implement a research project safely and ethically under guidance from academic staff.
• Design, document, and critically evaluate an analytical/laboratory program to address research questions.
• Use chemical laboratory equipment and techniques to collect scientific data for a research project.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
  • Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
  • Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
  • Domestic Full Fee: $3,283.00
• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP are available, depending on eligibility

Requisites

• Prerequisites: KRA521 and ((KRA531 and KRA541) OR (KRA532 and KRA544))
• Co-requisites: KRA713

Teaching

• Assessment:
  • Resources Plan (10%)
  • Risk Assessment (20%)
  • Laboratory Work (30%)
  • Weekly Progress Report (40%)
• Textbooks: None required or recommended

Note

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.