Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry

Module overview

This module will develop communication and practical skills that build on those developed through lab modules undertaken in years 1 and 2 of the Chemistry degree programmes. The course will extend this vital skill by enabling students to undertake a series of advanced/open ended experiments. Each experiment is designed to demonstrate different research areas and allow students to develop the skills necessary to conduct an independent investigation. As part of the module students will also produce a detailed literature review under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Short lectures will be used to present the key knowledge and objectives of the course and to provide a general framework for the presentation of an independent research review. Supervisory meetings will be used to devise dissertation subject, set milestones, and review progress. Practical sessions will support the development of practical and presentation skills.

Study time
Type	Hours
Practical classes and workshops	105
Lecture	5
Project supervision	8
Preparation for scheduled sessions	6
Wider reading or practice	75
Follow-up work	6
Completion of assessment task	95
Total study time	300

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Practical assessment	50%
Supervisor Assessment	10%
Literature review	40%

Module overview

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Syllabus

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Assessment

Summative