CHE-30046 - Synoptic Topics in Chemistry

Coordinator: Michael G Edwards Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 33252

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Level: Level 6

Credits: 15

Study Hours: 150

School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

N/A

Description for 2020/21

This synoptic module forms part of the Master in Chemistry (MChem) degree programmes, and allows students to revisit key topics introduced at Levels 4, 5 and 6 to develop deeper understanding, and promote the importance of these topics in other areas of chemistry. The module aims to encourage students to draw links between different topics, promoting a holistic approach to the learning of chemistry before they embark on their final year studies.

Aims

to enable students to develop and display a broad understanding of the chemistry course and the links between topics;
to develop synthesis, problem solving and organisational skills.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-30046/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

use core chemical knowledge developed throughout the course to solve synoptic chemistry problems: 1,2
communicate effectively and accurately the concepts and principles of a core area of chemistry: 1
apply fundamental chemical principles to rationalise chemical behaviour through the synthesis of a range of discrete chemical concepts: 1,2

Study hours

Seminars: 24 hours
Oral Exam: 1 hour
Guided Independent study (including preparation for seminars and for presentation/oral exam): 30 hours
Independent Study: 95 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Oral Exam weighted 40%
Oral Examination and Presentation
45-minute individual oral examination comprising a 10-15 minute presentation to demonstrate the teaching of a first year chemistry topic, questions on the presentation, and 30-35 minutes of questions on fundamental chemistry topics.

2: Coursework weighted 60%
Open Book Assessment
A mixture of time limited short and long assessment problems employing a range of question styles and answer formats. The student effort is equivalent to that required to prepare for and complete a 3 hour examination.

CHE-30046 - Module Specification School of Chemical and Physical Sciences Faculty of Natural Sciences

CHE-30046 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences