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 2016-17 | 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.
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General key skills:
By the end of this module a sucessful student will understand:
In addition successful students will have developed their:
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Quantitative key skills:
By the end of this module a successful student should be able to handle:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - General Key Skills Lectures |
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Tutorial - General Key Skills session held with academic adviser |
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Workshop - Database skills workshop |
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Distance learning - Quantitative skills workshops |
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Workshop - 2 x PC-based quantitative workshops |
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 academic advisers. Lectures and workshops The presentations will be chosen to encourage students to consider:
Tutorials
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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 |
11 General Key Skills Lectures |
5 General Key Skills session held with academic adviser |
2 Database skills workshop 6 Quantitative skills workshops |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 126 | ||||||
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 |
Notes |
Coursework | 13 x 3 hours Quantit | Semesters 1 & 2 | 60 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Maths problem solving exercises |
Coursework | 4 x 1 hour general k | Semesters 1 & 2 | 30 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | General key skills tutorial, workshop and review exercises |
Coursework | 1000 word general ke | Complete by end of week 8 Seme | 10 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Final General Key Skills essay Notes (applying to all assessments) PC-based quantitative workshops with problem solving exercises will be scheduled. Other quantitative problem solving exercises will be provided via Vital by the module leader for students to complete in a set time period.: students who fail the module will be given the opportunity to complete failed exercises over the Summer. Assessed tutorial, workshop; and review tasks: written work is submitted via Vital and assessed by the tutor or module moderator as appropriate. 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 markling but it will not be possible to gain any marks associzated with the oral part of the presentatiln on resit. Final report: the essay is submittted 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 over the summer. |