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 | KEY SKILLS FOR CHEMISTS 1 WITH DISTANCE LEARNING | ||
Code | CHEM210 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr G Sedghi Chemistry G.Sedghi@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2015-16 | Level 5 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
met entry requirements for direct entry into Year 2 of F100. |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is: (i) to equip students with the basic quantitative transferable skills required for a Chemistry degree programme. (60% of module) (ii) to broaden a student''s perspective of chemistry whilst developing their general transferable skills with a focus on communication and employability. (40% of module) The module is specifically designed for industrial students entering year 2 of a chemistry BSc progamme on a part-time basis. |
Learning Outcomes |
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The overarching leaning outcome is for students to have the key skills that will equip them to perform well in the rest of their chemistry degree programme. In addition, students will have gained the ability to fully utilise all University electronic study support systems, including Vital, and will be able to demonstrate their ability to undertake self-directed learning. The learning outcomes can be divided into two areas: Quantitative and General Key Skills. Quantitative key skills: By the end of this module a successful student should be able to handle:
General key skills: By the end of this module a sucessful student will have been exposed to:
In addition successful students will have developed their:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Syllabus |
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1 This section of the module will be the responsibility of Dr Gita Sedghi who will provide the workshop exercises on Vital. The syllabus will involve:
This section of the module will be the responsibility of Dr Susan Barlow with lectures given mainly by chemistry staff and tutorials given by personal tutors. Presentations The presentations will be chosen to encourage students to consider:
In addition, Professor Cosstick will provide a lecture on Safety in the Department of Chemistry, as part of the overall safety training of the students. Assessed Tasks Students will be expected to complete six assessed tutorial tasks as part of this module and attend and comment on/ review the lectures.
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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. Explanation of Reading List: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
8 |
6 |
36 |
50 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 100 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
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 |
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Coursework | Whole session | 30 | yes - see notes | Standard University Policy applies - see Department/School handbook for details. | Assessment 1 | |
Coursework | whole session | 60 | yes- see notes | Standard Penalty for late submission applies - see Departmental handbook for details. | Assessment 2 | |
Coursework | Semester 2 | 10 | yes - see notes | Standard University Policy applies - see Department/School handbook for details. | Assessment 3 Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessed tutorial and review tasks Written work is submitted via Vital and assessed by the tutor. Oral presentations in tutorials are assessed by the tutor during the tutorial. Students who fail this module will be allowed to resubmit assessed written tasks that have not reached the required standard at the first attempt over the summer. Powerpoint slides associated with failed presentations can be resubmitted for marking but it will not be possible to gain any marks associated with the oral part of the presentations on resit. The maximum mark for each task will be 40%. Anonymous marking is not possible. Quantitative problem solving exercises Students who fail this module will be given the opportunity to complete missing exercises during the summer, the maximum mark for each exercise completed in this way will be 40%. This work is not marked anonymously Final report The essay is submitted via Vital and assessed by the tutor. Students who fail this module will be allowed to resubmit a final report that has not reached the required standard at the first attempt. The maximum mark will be 40%. Anonymous marking is not possible. |