2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CHEM1303 Chemistry and Chemists for a Sustainable Future
20 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr Nimesh Mistry
Email: n.mistry@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Pre-requisite qualifications
A' level Chemistry or equivalent, or registration on appropriate programmeModule replaces
CHEM1301 Chemistry: The Interdisciplinary Science (in part), CHEM1401 Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists (in part)This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will provide an overview of some areas of current chemical research, including in the area of sustainability, and of ethical issues surrounding science. Students will develop skills in identifying and reading scientific literature, and in presenting science in different formats and for different audiences. Students will develop other transferrable skills including coding and self-reflection.Objectives
To introduce some areas of current chemical research, including chemistry for sustainability, and transferrable skills that will be required of future chemists. On completion of the module students will have:- learnt how to identify and read scientific literature;
- learn to communicate science in different formats and for different audiences;
- developed coding skills via worked examples and take-home exercises;
- developed a basic understanding of scientific ethics and critical thinking;
- Prepared and presented a professional development plan underpinned through informed decision-making and reflective practice.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Recognise some chemical phenomena in a range of specialisms within the chemical sciences (E1)
2. Create simple code using variables (J1)
3. Navigate and utilise basic digital information tools to source information and data. Select and summarise information on a specific topic, acknowledging the sources used (K1)
4. Use software to draw chemical structures in two dimensions (L1)
5. Identify some applications of chemistry in solving current and future challenges. Identify and explain the role of chemistry in sustainable development including the principles of Green Chemistry. (N1)
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
6. Organize independent study time and meet deadlines (R1, Work-Ready: Time management, Academic: Time management)
7. Identify and exhibit good academic practice. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues and responsibilities including inclusivity, sustainability and science vs pseudoscience. (O1, Sustainability – ethical; Academic – Academic Integrity, ethics)
8. Collaborate and work successfully in a group environment (P1, Work-ready – teamwork/collaboration).
9. Communicate effectively using written and oral presentation methods (Q1, Work-ready – communication, core literacies; Academic – Presentation skills, academic writing, academic language).
10. Recognize their professional development needs through a process of self-analysis and reflection. Produce an action plan (R1, Academic – reflection).
11. Demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity. Recognise the discoveries and contributions of chemical scientists with diverse backgrounds and identities (T1)
12. Recognize and constructively use career management tools (CVs; application forms; interviews; Linkedin etc) (U1)
Syllabus
1. Introduction to green and sustainable chemistry
2. The UN Sustainable Development Goals and ethics of sustainability
3. Finding, reading and writing about scientific literature
4. EDI and working in teams
5. Presentation skills
6. Introduction to coding with python
7. Introduction to the molecules of life and medicinal chemistry
8. Introduction to atmospheric chemistry
9. Introduction to materials chemistry
10. Employability, action-planning and self-reflection
Methods of Assessment
Assessment for this module will consist of;
3 x Coursework
1 x Group presentation
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Lectures | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| seminars | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Practical (computer based) | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 12.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 144.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 44.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Online quizzes, in-class polling and examples classes should provide opportunities for formative assessment where model answers will be provided against which students can check their work.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Coursework | Essay | 30.00 |
| Coursework | Group presentation | 30.00 |
| Coursework | Reflection & action plan | 20.00 |
| Coursework | Coding exercise | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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