Run by School of Natural Sciences

10.000 Credits or 5.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 2

Organiser: Dr Patrick Murphy

To develop a wide range of academic skills such as problem solving in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Also to develop précis writing and team working.

This module also consists of sessions involving problem solving in organic, physical and inorganic chemistry. There is team working assessment which is a Peerwise Problem Writing and Peer Feedback exercise. The course involves the students in précis writing as part of the assessment of this module.

Course Team: Dr K Hughes, Dr L Murphy, Dr P Murphy, Dr Rally Kantcheva.

All Academic staff (assessments).

RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS ESSENTIAL READING 1. Organic Chemistry, Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers (OUP) 2. Inorganic Chemistry, C E Housecroft, A G Sharp (Prentice Hall) 3. Physical Chemistry, Atkins (OUP) Most Recent editions of these as they are regularly updated. RECOMMENDED READING none SPECIFIC RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDENTS It is expected that students will purchase or have ready access to the essential text books above

excellent

Excellent (>70%). Knowledge base is extensive and extends well beyond the work covered in the programme. Conceptual understanding is outstanding. Problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature are solved with efficiency and accuracy; problem-solving procedures are adjusted to the nature of the problem. Performance in transferable skills is generally very good.

threshold

Threshold (40%). Knowledge and understanding of the content covered in the course is basic; Problems of a routine nature are generally adequately solved; Transferable skills are at a basic level.

good

Good (~60%). Knowledge base covers all essential aspects of subject matter dealt with in the programme and shows good evidence of enquiry beyond this. Conceptual understanding is good. Problems of a familiar and unfamiliar nature are solved in a logical manner; solutions are generally correct and acceptable. Performance in transferable skills is sound and shows no significant deficiencies.

1. Students will be able to work in teams to create and provide peer feedback on short questions relating to chemistry topics.

2. Students will be able to summarise advanced chemistry research as presented within School/RSC colloquia

3. Students will be able to solve problems in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

Type	Name	Description	Weight
EXAM	Examination		70.00
COURSEWORK	Precis Seminars		10.00
COURSEWORK	Peerwise Problem Writing and Peer Feedback		20.00

		Hours
Workshop	6 x 3 hr workshops	18
Private study		73
Lecture	RSC Lecture Series 6 1 hour	6
Seminar	3 hr Session each student will give an individual oral presentation (approx 10 minutes) on their 3rd year project.	3

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
• Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in

• CC4 The ability to recognise and analyse problems and plan strategies for their solution
• CC5 Skills in the generation, evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of chemical information and data
• CC6 Skills in communicating scientific material and arguments
• CC7 Information technology and data-processing skills, relating to chemical information and data.
• CC8 The ability to adapt and apply methodology to the solution of unfamiliar problems
• PS1 Communication skills, covering both written and oral communication with a variety of audiences
• PS2 Skills in the employment of common conventions and standards in scientific writing, data presentation, and referencing literature
• PS3 Problem-solving skills, relating to qualitative and quantitative information
• PS4 Numeracy and mathematical skills, including handling data, algebra, functions, trigonometry, calculus, vectors and complex numbers, alongside error analysis, order-of-magnitude estimations, systematic use of scientific units and different types of data presentation
• PS5 Information location and retrieval skills, in relation to primary and secondary information sources, and the ability to assess the quality of information accessed
• PS7 Basic interpersonal skills, relating to the ability to interact with other people and to engage in teamworking
• PS8 Time management and organisational skills, as evidenced by the ability to plan and implement efficient and effective ways of working
• PS11 Problem-solving skills including the demonstration of self-direction, initiative and originality
• PS6 Information technology skills which support the location, management, processing, analysis and presentation of scientific information
• SK1 Are fully conversant with major aspects of chemical terminology
• SK2 Demonstrate a systematic understanding of fundamental physicochemical principles with the ability to apply that knowledge to the solution of theoretical and practical problems
• SK3 Gain knowledge of a range of inorganic and organic materials
• SK9 Read and engage with scientific literature
• CC1 the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts,concepts,principles and theories relating to theSubject areasCovered in theirProgramme
• CC2 the ability to applysuch knowledge and understanding to thesolution of qualitative and quantitativeProblems that are mostly of a familiar nature
• PS9 skills needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional nature

Compulsory in courses:

• F100: BSC Chemistry year 3 (BSC/C)
• F102: Chem with Europ Exper year 4 (BSC/CEE)
• F105: BSc Chemistry with International Experience year 4 (BSC/CHIE)
• F103: BSC Chem with Ind Exper year 4 (BSC/CIE)
• F104: MChem Chemistry year 3 (MCHEM/CH)
• F106: MChem Chemistry with International Experience year 4 (MCHEM/CHIE)
• F101: MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience year 4 (MCHEM/CIND)