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CHE-20037 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

CHE-20037 - Industrial Chemistry
Coordinator: Katherine 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 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module has three key parts. Firstly, you will focus on developing your employability skills including communication, problem solving and group work. You will maintain a reflective diary to chart your progress in developing these skills. Secondly, you will focus on the key issues surrounding industrial chemistry including economic, international and sustainability aspects. We will explore industrial processes, the application of the 12 principles of green chemistry and the chemistry of technology through a series of interactive lectures. Thirdly, you will undertake a group project to propose a solution to an industrial chemistry problem with strong links to sustainability. You will be supported through workshops on innovation, research project planning, budgeting and other aspects and you will present your ideas as a project pitch before completing a final feasibility study proposal. Throughout this you will be able to continue developing several graduate attributes and be supported by regular tutor contact and feedback opportunities.

Aims
to develop and apply knowledge and understanding of industrial chemical processes in a global context
to investigate the chemistry of technology and develop knowledge and understanding of the underpinning chemical principles and sustainability implications;
to further develop a range of problem solving, and written and oral communication skills;
to reflect on progress made in developing transferrable, employability and business skills in a chemistry context.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/che-20037/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

communicate information effectively and professionally through specified written, graphical and oral presentation formats, both individually and collaboratively: 1,2,3
research, describe and explain the chemical principles behind the components of technology and related sustainability implications: 1
collaboratively analyse and propose innovative solutions to problems within the context of the chemical industry: 2
reflect critically on progress developing transferrable, employability and business skills in a chemistry context: 3

Study hours

Active Learning:
32 hours of interactive lectures
4 hours of summative and formative assessment (poster session, group presentation)
Independent Study - 114 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Poster Presentation weighted 25%
Poster and Interview
Students will research and prepare a poster which addresses a specific question related to the chemistry underpinning a consumer technology. Students will attend a poster interview (15 minutes per student) to present the poster and answer questions on the topic and related background science.

2: Group Project weighted 50%
Group project
In small groups, students will design and plan a feasibility study designed to solve a specified problem by creating an innovative product or service. Students will produce a professional report (2000 words) covering the key aspects of innovation including the background chemistry, budget, project plan, stakeholder analysis, and sustainability considerations. Formative group presentation opportunities will be available to 'pitch' their idea will be included to give feedback on the ideas.

3: Reflective Diary weighted 25%
Reflections on skills development
Students will maintain a reflective diary documenting their progress developing transferrable, employability and business skills. Word count: equivalent to ~1250 words.

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: 13 February 2024