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 IIB | ||
Code | CHEM282 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr GR Darling Chemistry Darling@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2015-16 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
Aims |
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Learning Outcomes |
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The overarching learning outcome is that students will gain the necessary key skills to perform well in their chemistry degree programmes. |
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Quantitative key skills:
By the end of the module a successful student will have improved their ability to:
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Molecular Modeling skills
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General key skills:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Workshop - Quantitative Key Skills lecture and problem classes 1 hour lecture followed by 2 hour class |
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Assessment - Quantitative Key Skills Classtest Class test |
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Lecture - Introduction to Molecular Modelling |
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Workshop - Optional support workshop for Molecular Modelling assignments |
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Tutorial - Effective Communication: feedback/advice on draft written communication Students can submit a draft essay on vital to receive constructive criticism. |
Syllabus |
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Quantitative Key Skills
This section of the module will be the responsibility of Dr George Darling who will ensure that activities build on the quantitative skills developed in Year 1. These skills will involve a selection from the following topics designed specifically to match the requirements of the equivalent one semester module CHEM262 Physical Chemistry IIB:
Molecular Modelling Key Skills
This section will be the responsibility of D
r. Richard Bonar Law. The lectures and workshops will cover:
Introduction:summary of techniques covered in the course, and sources for further reading.
General Key Skills
This section of the module will be the responsibility of Dr George Darling. Students will wr
ite an essay discussing the research in the Chemistry Department.
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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 |
2 Introduction to Molecular Modelling |
1 Effective Communication: feedback/advice on draft written communication |
15 Quantitative Key Skills lecture and problem classes 2 Quantitative Key Skills Classtest |
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Timetable (if known) |
Students can submit a draft essay on vital to receive constructive criticism.
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1 hour lecture followed by 2 hour class
Class test |
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Private Study | 55 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 120 | Semester 2 | 15 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Problem solutions in test |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Coursework | 5 x 3 hour Quantitat | Semester 2 | 30 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Problem Solutions |
Coursework | 3 x 2 hour assignmen | Semester 2 | 40 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Solutions to set Molecular Modelling problems |
Coursework | 1500 word General Ke | Semester 2 | 15 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Essay Notes (applying to all assessments) Quantitative Key Skills (QKS) Workshops: problem based assessments to be completed by end of each workshop with demonstrator assistance. Marked by demonstrators and moderated by staff member in charge of QKS section of module. Quantitative Key Skills Class Test: problem based assessments to be completed with no assistance. Marked by demonstrators and moderated by staff member in charge of QKS section of module. Molecular Modelling Key Skills (MMKS): assignments to be completed after the lectures with assistance available in the optional workshops. The final assignment is a group scientific poster making exercise. General Key Skills Essay: Essays submitted via Vital assessed by the tutor. Feedback is provided before the end of Semester 2 in person and via Vital. All GKS marks moderated by staff member in charge of this section of module. Students who fail this module will be given the opportunity to resubmit missing or failed exercises during the summer. The nature of this module is such that work cannot be marked anonymously as marking is either done within the timetabled sessions in front of students or via Vital. |