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CHE-10051 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2021/22 Last Updated: 16 February 2022

CHE-10051 - Sustainable Chemistry
Coordinator: Katherine J Haxton Room: LJ1.43 Tel: +44 1782 7 34209
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

CHE-10065

Description for 2021/22

This module puts chemistry within a global context and focuses on chemistry as applied to sustainable development and the environment. This is placed in context by looking at processes and technology that influence everyday life. Issues surrounding the sustainability of chemical processes form key aspects of the course content with students developing information retrieval, team working and communication skills as part of the Distinctive Keele Curriculum.
For students taking this module as a free standing elective, you must have A-level chemistry or equivalent.

Aims
to develop knowledge and understanding of issues in sustainable chemistry;
to develop a range of team working, and written communication skills;
to discuss key aspects of sustainability underpinning the role of chemistry in society.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-10051/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, explain and apply principles of sustainable chemistry to case studies: 1
describe chemical processes and key aspects of global environmental, financial and societal issues surrounding chemistry: 1
describe and explain key aspects of sustainability underpinning the role of chemistry in society: 1
plan and write reports for a specified audience on aspects of sustainable chemistry, demonstrating effective written communication and presentation skills: 2
research aspects of sustainable chemistry using a variety of sources appropriate to the topic and reference sources appropriately using a consistent Vancouver reference format: 2

Study hours

24 hours workshops
126 hours independent study
It is expected that students will need 3 hours per week to complete pre-sessional activities and post-session tasks in addition to timetabled workshops.


School Rules

Successful completion of A-level chemistry or equivalent.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 50%
Portfolio
A series of individual and group work tasks throughout the module designed to encourage engagement with all aspects of the course. Equivalent to 1500 words per student, including 3 summative tasks and 2 - 3 formative tasks.

2: Report weighted 50%
Magazine-style report
Production of a magazine-style report on a topic in sustainable chemistry. This will be 1000 words and will be formatted in the style of a magazine article including figures, tables and pictures and references.

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 16 February 2022