Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | CHEM350 - Year in Industry (BSc) | ||
Code | CHEM350 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr AJ Carnell Chemistry A.J.Carnell@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | Whole Session | 120 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to provide students with experience of working in an industrial environment, to gain new laboratory and soft skills. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) The students will have acquired new practical experiencre as appropriate to the placement |
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(LO2) The student will acquire knowledge of new chemistry based on the requirements of the placement |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Following instructions/protocols/procedures |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Report writing |
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(S5) Time and project management - Personal organisation |
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(S6) Working in groups and teams - Time management |
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(S7) Personal attributes and qualities - Willingness to take responsibility |
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(S8) Commercial awareness - Relevant understanding of organisations |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Report writing is supported by guidance documents provided on VITAL and by feedback given in response to the literature essay. All new skills learnt at the company are on an individual basis and dictated by the specfic requirements of each placement. |
Syllabus |
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Whilst working for the company, the student will be expected to carry out a project as determined by the industrial supervisor. The student will |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
1160 |
1160 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 40 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 1200 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Project Assessment by industrial supervisor with guidance from academics. There is no re-submission opportunity. This assessment is not marked anonymously. | project equivalent t | 40 | ||||
Presentation/Viva There is no re-submission opportunity. This assessment is not marked anonymously. | 60 minutes | 15 | ||||
Literature review Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is a re-submission opportunity. This assessment is not marked anonymously. | approx. 4000 words | 20 | ||||
Project Report Standard UoL penalties apply for late submission. There is a re-submission opportunity. This assessment is not marked anonymously. | approx. 10,000 words | 25 |