2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0127 Chemistry for Interdisciplinary Sciences (1)
15 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Sheryl Meskin
Email: s.a.meskin@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
-To provide an introduction to the core concepts and techniques in chemistry.-To investigate the nature of chemical reactions.
-To build academic skills necessary to facilitate the learning of chemistry.
-To learn basic practical skills to support the learning of chemical concepts.
-To develop a knowledge and understanding of chemical theories related to the study of environmental sciences, biology chemistry and physics across the science and engineering disciplines.
Learning outcomes
-Ability to describe, explain and interpret results in terms of chemical principles and concepts and to apply mathematical methods to solve problems in chemistry
-Experience of basic chemical techniques in the identification and synthesis of a range of chemical compounds.
Skills outcomes
-Students will be able to apply chemical principles in new situations
-Students will be able to describe, explain and interpret results in terms of chemical principles and concepts and be able to apply mathematical methods to solve problems in chemistry
-Experience of basic chemical techniques using a range of chemical compounds.
Syllabus
-States of Matter
-Fundamentals of atomic and molecular structure
-Periodic patterns: the periodic table and its importance
-Chemical reactions and interactions
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 5 | 3.00 | 15.00 |
Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Practical | 5 | 3.00 | 15.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 24.00 | ||
Private study hours | 76.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Independent on-line learning:Using VLE resources 24
Private study:
Reading 16
Working problem sets 15
Preparing coursework 15
Revision for examinations 15
Preparation for practical sessions 15
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Reflection with essay/exam wrapper activities (formative); fortnightly quizzes and midterm exam; problem sets; laboratory report and short essays.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Written Work | Problem sets (3 x 2 hours) | 15.00 |
In-course Assessment | 1 x 30 minute in course exam | 15.00 |
Report | 1,500 word lab report | 10.00 |
Presentation | 10 minute group presentation | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 06/08/2014
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