Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module investigates the issues surrounding industrial chemistry including economic, international and sustainability aspects. Workshops focus industrial processes, the application of the 12 principles of green chemistry to processes and the chemistry of technology. Assessment is through presentations and written work, allowing students the chance to develop research and information retrieval skills and communication skills alongside subject knowledge. This module further develops several aspects of the Graduate Attributes.
Aims
to develop and apply knowledge and understanding of industrial chemical processes in a global contextto investigate the chemistry of technology and develop knowledge and understanding of the underpinning chemical principles and sustainability implications;to further develop a range of problem solving, and written and oral communication skills;to reflect on progress made in developing transferrable, employability and business skills in a chemistry context.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-20037/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
communicate information effectively and professionally through specified written, graphical and oral presentation formats, both individually and collaboratively: 1,2,3research, describe and explain the chemical principles behind the components of technology and related sustainability implications: 1collaboratively analyse and propose innovative solutions to problems within the context of the chemical industry: 2reflect critically on progress developing transferrable, employability and business skills in a chemistry context: 3
Active Learning:32 hours of interactive lectures4 hours of summative and formative assessment (poster session, group presentation)Independent Study - 114 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Poster weighted 25%Poster and InterviewStudents will research and prepare a poster which addresses a specific question related to the chemistry underpinning a consumer technology. Students will attend a poster interview (15 minutes per student) to present the poster and answer questions on the topic and related background science.
2: Group Project weighted 50%Group projectIn small groups, students will design and plan a feasibility study designed to solve a specified problem by creating an innovative product or service.
Students will produce a professional report (2000 words) covering the key aspects of innovation including the background chemistry, budget, project plan, stakeholder analysis, and sustainability considerations.
Formative group presentation opportunities will be available to 'pitch' their idea will be included to give feedback on the ideas.
3: Reflective Diary weighted 25%Reflections on skills developmentStudents will maintain a reflective diary documenting their progress developing transferrable, employability and business skills. Word count: equivalent to ~1250 words.