BSc Chemistry and Mathematics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the basic principles of atomic and molecular orbitals and how these account for molecular structure.

2. Use knowledge of organic chemistry to predict outcomes of bond-forming reactions, and explain reaction mechanisms; use data from basic characterisation techniques to suggest the structure of simple organic compounds.

3. Use knowledge of trends in inorganic chemistry to describe structure, properties and reactivities of inorganic compounds and apply this to make predictions about simple inorganic compounds.

4. Describe the basic principles of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, energy storage and spectroscopy, and apply these principles to the solution of well-defined problems

5. Describe the basic principles of analytical chemistry and some techniques applied in quantitative and qualitative analysis. Recognise some chemical phenomena in a range of specialisms within the chemical sciences

6. Carry out practical experiments that produce chemical compounds, and gain foundational skills in synthetic chemistry.

7. Perform basic quantitative analysis and monitor and measure chemical properties and changes using simple instrumentation. Record, process and present simple experimental results.

8. Interpret and follow risk assessments relating to low risk practical activities, enacting safe working practices and waste disposal.

9. Apply statistical methods to analyse and interpret experimental data. Select appropriate graphical representations of data. Demonstrate an awareness of experimental limitations and uncertainties. Perform calculations to propagate experimental uncertainties. Create simple code using variables.

10. Use software to draw chemical structures in two dimensions.

11. State some techniques to solve specific mathematical problems.

12. Manipulate simple mathematical models to generate results.

13. Construct a simple mathematical argument.

14. Appreciate the importance of formal mathematical definitions.

15. Recognise and manipulate common mathematical symbols.

16. Write in coherent mathematical sentences

Skills Learning Outcomes
17. Identify and exhibit good academic practice. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues and responsibilities including inclusivity, sustainability and science vs pseudoscience. Exhibit responsible and courteous behaviour.

18. Develop written and verbal communication skills through presentation of results gained through practical work.

19. Recognize their professional development needs through a process of self-analysis and reflection. Produce an action plan. (On everything?) Organize independent study time and meet deadlines.

20. Implement strategies to solve unseen problems and critically analyze own data in lab-based scenario.

21. Demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity. Recognise the discoveries and contributions of chemical scientists with diverse backgrounds and identities,

22. Write in coherent mathematical sentences.

23. Show acquaintance with some mathematical and statistical software.

24. Use statistical software to manipulate and describe data and to fit and interpret simple statistical models.

25. Communicate statistical findings accurately.

26. Appreciate that ethical issues exist in the study and practice of mathematics, statistics and chemistry. Appreciate the importance of academic integrity.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and may include written examinations, in-class and online tests, problem sheets, assignments, and coursework in the form of projects, reports, presentations and posters.

Practical work will be assessed via a combination of students bench notes, data, and write-ups via lab reports or proformas. Full details about the assessment rules will be available..