Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This synoptic module forms part of the Master in Chemistry (MChem) degree programme, 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 ListAny 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: 1communicate effectively and accurately the concepts and principles of a core area of chemistry: 2apply fundamental chemical principles to rationalise chemical behaviour through the synthesis of a range of discrete chemical concepts: 1
Active learning hours:Seminars - 24 hoursModule introduction - 1 hourOral examination - 1 hourIndependent study:Assessment preparation 30 hoursIndependent Study: 94 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Oral Exam weighted 65%Oral ExaminationStudents attend a 60-minute oral examination which has two components. The first 30-minutes will focus on a consistent set of assigned problems that will be provided to the students in advance of the examination. Students submit their answers before attending the examination. Although these are not marked, they do inform the questions asked. In the second 30-minutes, students will answer open ended questions covering core topics from the first and second year curriculum.
2: Presentation weighted 35%Recorded PresentationStudents will submit a 10 minute recorded presentation, on a topic of their choice, to teach a first year chemistry topic.