2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

COLO5055M Cosmetic Science

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr Natalia Sergeeva
Email: n.sergeeva@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Module replaces

COLO5233M (5244)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The aim of the module is to introduce students to cosmetic science and to develop understanding of the concepts used in this subject. Secondly, it aims to apply this knowledge to develop practical skills to design and communicate appropriate investigative procedures related to cosmetic science.

Objectives

(a) To introduce the principles of cosmetic science using a variety of examples and to gain fundamental understanding of the scientific concepts covered.
(b) To introduce students to the core technologies and the product areas they support.
(c) To understand the most common types of chemical ingredients and their proper application in various cosmetics.
(d) To understand the context for, and examples of, regulations associated with cosmetic science.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Appraise core technologies and methodologies appropriate to cosmetics.
2. Integrate information to solve problems in cosmetic science.
3. Synthesise ideas related to cosmetics through research skills
4. Critically evaluate and argue scientific concepts related to cosmetics.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Communicate effectively and present through a variety of approaches.
6. Work with others as a part of the team to plan, organise, select and manage information.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	12	1.00	12.00
Practical	1	3.00	3.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			125.00
Total Contact hours			25.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Presentation and group learning are introduced in seminars, with opportunity for feedback on initial ideas and their development
Feedback will be gained via a practice MCQ in advance of summative MCQ.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	Portfolio	50.00
In-course MCQ	Multiple selection questions	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Multiple selection questions: assessment is 1h slots (includes built-in ‘additional time’), at end of semester; test is 45 min in a computer cluster. This assessment will meet the following learning outcomes: LO1 and LO2 Group project involves undertaking research study of a particular topic associated with the module objectives and creating a portfolio. This assessment will meet the following learning outcomes: LO3 and LO4.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:13:00

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