CHE-10061 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

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.

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.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify, assemble and select appropriate standard chemical apparatus for chemical procedures: 1,3
Demonstrate competence in the use of standard chemical apparatus, procedures and instrumentation: 1,3
Analyse and interpret 1H and 13C NMR, IR and UV-vis spectra to evaluate the outcome of experimental investigations: 1,2,3
Perform COSHH risk assessments for chemical procedures with reference to chemical safety databases, including the documentation for all hazards and chemical disposal procedures: 1,3
Record accurately and appropriately the purpose, methodology, safety practices, information sources, results and data analysis relating to experimental investigations in a systematically maintained laboratory diary: 1
Extract and interpret relevant information from scientific literature: 1,2,3
Manipulate and analyse experimental data, using spreadsheets, to create appropriate graphs and extract scientific parameters: 1,2,3
Communicate the outcomes of an experimental investigation via a laboratory report that observes professional practice and conventions in chemistry: 2
Reflect and act on feedback from a variety of sources: 1,2,3
Employ team working skills to collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate an experimental project: 3
Communicate the purpose, methodology and results of an experimental investigation, and the interpretation of findings via academic presentation: 3

Study hours

Scheduled Learning/Teaching:
Practical Classes: 90 hr
Group Project (timetabled): 13 hr
Assessment introductions and feedback: 7 hr

Independent Study:
Pre-laboratory preparation: 36 hr
Independent Study: 154 hr

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment