Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module is designed to provide rigorous training in practical and professional chemistry skills that are necessary for laboratory classes throughout the course. The range of learning activities and assessments are designed to initiate progress towards the development of Keele's Graduate Attributes with emphasis on communication (oral and written), information literacy, professionalism, problem solving and collaborative work.
Aims
To develop essential preparative and analytical laboratory skillsTo equip students with the ability to communicate experimental procedures, findings, data and conclusions through appropriate scientific media.To equip students with experience in data analysis and problem solving.To develop awareness of safety and sustainability implications in the chemistry laboratory. To develop team working skills and the ability to recognise the roles necessary for successful team work.To initiate progress towards the development of Keele¿s Graduate Attributes with a particular emphasis on high standards of record keeping, communication (oral and written), information literacy and presentation.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-10061/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
Identify, assemble and select appropriate standard chemical apparatus for chemical procedures: 1,3Demonstrate competence in the use of standard chemical apparatus, procedures and instrumentation: 1,3Analyse and interpret 1H and 13C NMR, IR and UV-vis spectra to evaluate the outcome of experimental investigations: 1,2,3Perform COSHH risk assessments for chemical procedures with reference to chemical safety databases, including the documentation for all hazards and chemical disposal procedures: 1,3Record accurately and appropriately the purpose, methodology, safety practices, information sources, results and data analysis relating to experimental investigations in a systematically maintained laboratory diary: 1Extract and interpret relevant information from scientific literature: 1,2,3Manipulate and analyse experimental data, using spreadsheets, to create appropriate graphs and extract scientific parameters: 1,2,3Communicate the outcomes of an experimental investigation via a laboratory report that observes professional practice and conventions in chemistry: 2Reflect and act on feedback from a variety of sources: 1,2,3Employ team working skills to collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate an experimental project: 3Communicate the purpose, methodology and results of an experimental investigation, and the interpretation of findings via academic presentation: 3
Scheduled Learning/Teaching:Practical Classes: 90 hrGroup Project (timetabled): 13 hrAssessment introductions and feedback: 7 hrIndependent Study:Pre-laboratory preparation: 36 hrIndependent Study: 154 hr
Description of Module Assessment
1: Practice Based Assessment weighted 60%Practical-based assessmentIncludes pre-laboratory exercises, an in-lab record of COSHH risk assessment, aims, objectives, procedure, results, data analysis and conclusion of each experiment, and in-lab assessment of practical skills.
2: Portfolio weighted 25%Lab reportsWord-processed lab report sections (semester 1) and a full lab report (semester 2), each focussing on a different practical.
3: Group Project weighted 15%Group projectA guided-inquiry project comprising an experimental plan and poster presentation. The marks will be moderated by self- and peer-assessment via WebPA taking individual contributions into account.