CHE-20032 - Sustainable Chemistry
Coordinator: Katherine J Haxton Room: LJ1.43 Tel: +44 1782 7 34209
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

CHE-10051
CHE-10065

Description for 2021/22

This module puts sustainable chemistry within a global context, looking at processes and technology that influence everyday life. The use of chemistry in human processes and the associated environmental implications will be analysed. Issues surrounding the sustainability of chemical processes form key aspects of the course content with students developing problem solving, information retrieval, team working and communication skills.

Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of issues in sustainable chemistry.
To develop a range of problem solving, team working, and written communication skills.
To discuss and critique key aspects of sustainability underpinning the role of chemistry in society.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-20032/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, explain and apply principles of sustainability to investigate and critically appraise case studies, solve problems and interpret data: 1
describe chemical processes and demonstrate awareness by describing and explaining key aspects of global environmental, financial and societal issues surrounding chemistry: 1
critique, describe and explain key aspects of sustainability underpinning the role of chemistry in society: 1
research, plan and write written reports for a specified audience on aspects of chemistry related to sustainability, demonstrating effective information retrieval and written communication skills and complying with standards of referencing and presentation in chemistry appropriate to FHEQ Level 5: 2
research aspects of sustainable chemistry using a variety of sources appropriate to the topic and reference sources using a consistent Vancouver reference format: 2

Study hours

24 hours workshops;
126 hours independent study and preparation of assessed work.

School Rules

Cap of 25 students.
Pre-requisite - A-level Chemistry or equivalent.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Portfolio weighted 50%
Portfolio
A series of individual and group work tasks throughout the module designed to encourage engagement with all aspects of the course. Equivalent to 2000 words per student, including 3 summative tasks and 2 - 3 formative tasks.

2: Report weighted 50%
Magazine-style report
Production of a magazine-style report on a topic in sustainable chemistry. This will be 1500 words and will be formatted in the style of a magazine article including figures, tables and pictures and references.