Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module is designed to provide rigorous training in practical and professional chemistry skills that are necessary for laboratory classes throughout the course. The range of learning activities and assessments are designed to initiate progress towards the development of Keele's Graduate Attributes with emphasis on communication (oral and written), information literacy, professionalism, problem solving and collaborative work.
Aims
To develop essential preparative and analytical laboratory skills.To equip students with the ability to communicate experimental procedures, findings, data and conclusions through appropriate scientific media.To equip students with experience in data analysis and problem solving.To develop awareness of safety and sustainability implications in the chemistry laboratory. To develop team working skills and the ability to recognise the roles necessary for successful team work.To initiate progress towards the development of Keele¿s Graduate Attributes with a particular emphasis on high standards of record keeping, communication (oral and written), information literacy and presentation.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-10061/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
Identify, assemble and select appropriate standard chemical apparatus for chemical procedures: 3Demonstrate competence in the use of standard chemical apparatus, procedures and instrumentation: 3Analyse and interpret 1H NMR, IR and UV-vis spectra to evaluate the outcome of experimental investigations: 1,2Perform COSHH risk assessments for chemical procedures with reference to chemical safety databases, including the documentation for all hazards and chemical disposal procedures: 1Record accurately and appropriately the purpose, methodology, safety practices, information sources, results and data analysis relating to experimental investigations in a systematically maintained laboratory diary: 1Extract and interpret relevant information from scientific literature: 1,2Manipulate and analyse experimental data, using spreadsheets, to create appropriate graphs and extract scientific parameters: 1,2,3Communicate the outcomes of an experimental investigation via a laboratory report that observes professional practice and conventions in chemistry: 1,2Reflect and act on feedback from a variety of sources: 1,24Communicate the purpose and methodology of a laboratory skill via academic presentation:
Active Learning:Practical Classes: 63 hrAssessment introductions + feedback + data analysis sessions: 16 hrIndependent Study:Pre-laboratory preparation: 30 hrIndependent Study: 189 hrPractical exam: 2 hr
Description of Module Assessment
1: Portfolio weighted 40%Online laboratory portfolioAn online portfolio (with a single submission date) recording all aspects of student¿s yearlong experimental work. As part of the portfolio, students will make regular entries to prepare for laboratory sessions, diarise their experimental work, compile their data, analyse the results, and reflect on the outcomes. Students will also receive formative feedback on their entries to improve their skills and final summative submission.
2: Report weighted 30%Lab reportStudents will produce a full lab report based on a lab practical, equivalent to 1500 words.
3: Practical Exam weighted 20%Practical examIn-lab assessment (~1.5 hours) of practical skills
4: Coursework weighted 10%PresentationStudents will give a 5-7 minute oral account of a lab skill in the form of a pre-recorded presentation that will be submitted online.