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CHE-30046 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

CHE-30046 - Synoptic Topics in Chemistry
Coordinator: Mike Edwards Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 33252
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 734921

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

N/A

Description for 2022/23

This synoptic module forms part of the Master in Chemistry (MChem) degree programmes, and allows students to revisit key topics introduced at Levels 4, 5 and 6 to develop deeper understanding, and promote the importance of these topics in other areas of chemistry. The module aims to encourage students to draw links between different topics, promoting a holistic approach to the learning of chemistry before they embark on their final year studies.

Aims
to enable students to develop and display a broad understanding of the chemistry course and the links between topics;
to develop synthesis, problem solving and organisational skills.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-30046/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

use core chemical knowledge developed throughout the course to solve synoptic chemistry problems: 1,2
communicate effectively and accurately the concepts and principles of a core area of chemistry: 1
apply fundamental chemical principles to rationalise chemical behaviour through the synthesis of a range of discrete chemical concepts: 1,2

Study hours

Seminars: 26 hours
Oral Exam: 1 hour
Guided Independent study (including preparation for seminars and for presentation/oral exam): 30 hours
Independent Study: 95 hours


School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Oral Exam weighted 40%
Oral Examination and Presentation
45-minute individual oral examination comprising a 10-15 minute presentation to demonstrate the teaching of a first year chemistry topic, questions on the presentation, and 30-35 minutes of questions on fundamental chemistry topics.

2: Exam weighted 60%
In Person Open Book Exam - 2.5hrs
A 2.5h, 100 marks, in-person, invigilated, PC-lab based, open book exam.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023