2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CHEM2465 Practical Materials Science 2

10 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Thomas Chamberlain
Email: t.w.chamberlain@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

None except programme qualifications

Pre-requisites

CHEM1465

Practical Materials Science 1

Module replaces

None

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Students will develop practical skills via c 30h work in the teaching labs, undertaking a range of experiments which they then present as scientific reports in different formats. Students will develop related scientific literacy and data analysis skills through online and in person seminars and present the findings of 1 experiment to the cohort.

Objectives

To reinforce students familiarity with the chemistry and physics laboratories and equipment, and to develop appropriate data analysis and other transferable skills. On completion of this module students will have:
- undertaken a selection of more advanced, longer (than in CHEM1465) experiments in the chemistry and physics laboratories appropriate to the programme and to the general development of good laboratory technique, and presented their results in the form of scientific reports.

Learning outcomes
Students completing the module will be able to demonstrate:

1. confidence in safely handling reagents/solvents, including those that pose a hazard;
2. the ability to undertake experimental work, use instruments and manipulate apparatus, following instructions and with due attention to safety;
3. the ability to synthesize materials of straightforward structural complexity;
4. the ability to determine properties of materials using appropriate instrumentation;
5. the ability to record data and physical measurements, to interpret their meaning and comment on their precision and accuracy;
6. the ability to use PC-based spreadsheets, graphics and word-processing packages to manipulate and plot data and to prepare reports;
7. the ability to formulate and present their results to an audience of peers.

Skills outcomes
After completing this module, students are expected to be able to:
1. Use appropriate laboratory equipment;
2. Synthesis composite materials;
3. Characterise newly made materials;
4. Write effectively simple chemical reports;
5. Present experimental results to peers.

Syllabus

Laboratory classes:
1.1 Chemistry based materials experiment 1;
1.2 Chemistry based materials experiment 2;
1.3 Chemistry based materials experiment 3;
1.4 Physics based materials experiment 1;
1.5 Physics based materials experiment 2.

Non-laboratory content:
2.1 Lab skills training (e.g. data analysis);
2.2 Presentation of data and results training.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	2	1.00	2.00
seminars	5	1.00	5.00
Practicals	5	6.00	30.00
Independent online learning hours			45.00
Private study hours			18.00
Total Contact hours			37.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Experimental laboratory reports marked at regular intervals throughout semester 1.
Completion of computer-based assignments at intervals.
Feedback from peers from presentation given in the final seminar slot.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	Assessment of lab reports and skills	50.00
Computer Exercise	Short, 5-10 Qs via online quiz	30.00
Presentation	Short presentation to peers about the findings of 1 experiment	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

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:12:08

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