CHE-10061 - Module Specification
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will introduce you to practical and professional chemistry skills, equipping you with the skills necessary for laboratory classes throughout the course. In addition to the practical skills, the module also focuses on essential skills for scientists, emphasising communication (oral and written), information literacy, professionalism, problem-solving and collaborative work.

To develop essential preparative and analytical laboratory skills.
To 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.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify, assemble and select appropriate standard chemical apparatus for chemical procedures: 3
Demonstrate competence in the use of standard chemical apparatus, procedures and instrumentation: 3
Analyse and interpret 1H NMR, IR and UV-vis spectra to evaluate the outcome of experimental investigations: 1,3
Perform COSHH risk assessments for chemical procedures with reference to chemical safety databases, including the documentation for all hazards and chemical disposal procedures: 1
Record accurately and appropriately the purpose, methodology, safety practices, information sources, results and data analysis relating to experimental investigations in a systematically maintained laboratory diary: 1,2
Extract and interpret relevant information from scientific literature: 1,2
Manipulate and analyse experimental data, using spreadsheets, to create appropriate graphs and extract scientific parameters: 1,3
Communicate the outcomes of an experimental investigation via a laboratory report that observes professional practice and conventions in chemistry: 2
Reflect and act on feedback from a variety of sources: 1,2
Communicate the purpose and methodology of a laboratory skill via academic presentation: 4

Study hours

Active Learning:
Practical Classes: 63 hr
Assessment introductions + feedback + data analysis sessions: 16 hr
Independent Study:
Pre-laboratory preparation: 30 hr
Independent Study: 189 hr
Practical exam: 2 hr

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment