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Qualification and Programme Title
B.Sc. Chemistry with Industrial Experience Full-time
Programme Code
7138
Delivery Location
Campus
Language of Study
English
Length of Programme
4 Year(s)
Accreditations
Royal Society of Chemistry
Aims of the Programme
The BSc is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially satisfying the academic requirements for the award of CChem.
The Programme develops chemical, intellectual and transferable skills, preparing students for employment in chemical and related fields. The educational aims of the programme are informed by the Chemistry benchmarking statements and the accreditation criteria of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
In more detail, the programme aims to:
Provide a broad and balanced knowledge base in the field of chemistry, to additionally provide a grounding in related disciplines studied (e.g. optional material), and to develop wider transferable and transformation skills;
Provide a rational, structured and coherent programme of study that is relevant to the needs of employers;
Facilitate the professional development of the student and provide training in appropriate skills;
Develop a logical and enquiring attitude, with appropriate critical analysis and scientific discipline to encourage lifelong learning;
Provide experience of originality in the application of knowledge and an understanding of how research techniques are used to create and interpret knowledge in Chemistry;
Develop an enthusiasm for Chemistry, and expose students to the frontiers of the discipline;
Generate in students an appreciation of the importance of the application of chemistry in industrial, economic, environmental and social contexts;
Provide academic research experience through completion of a research project, and provide experience of research in an industrial context through completion of an industrial project.
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
Structure, Reactivity and Bonding, Determination of Structure, Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry of the Elements, s-, p-, and d- block elements, Transition Metal Chemistry, Solid-State Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry, Homogeneous Catalysis, f- block elements.
Synthesis and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Determination of Structure using NMR, Physical Organic Chemistry, Reactive Intermediates, Conformational Analysis and Alicyclic Chemistry, FMO Methods and Stereoelectronic effects, Medicinally Active Compounds, Synthetic Strategy and Planning, Functional Group Transformations.
Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Quantum Mechanics and Intramolecular Forces, Properties of Solutions, Electrolyte Solutions and Electrochemistry, Optical Spectroscopy, Electronic Terms and States, Electronic Spectroscopy and Level Populations, Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis, Photochemistry and Kinetics, Properties of Solids and their Surfaces.
Advanced Techniques, Research Methodology, and Research Project.
"The acquisition of knowledge is achieved mainly through lectures, laboratory classes (which supplement and complement the core chemistry material) and directed student-centred learning.
Student-centred learning is employed where there is appropriate source material, and will vary during the levels of the programme. Support of lecture-based learning is provided by workshops and tutorials, and through set work (e.g. problem sheets, worksheets etc). "
"Assessment methods as specified in each module guide.
All learning outcomes in a module are assessed, and the mode of assessment specified for each outcome.
In general, each module is assessed by a combination of continuous assessment during the year (e.g. workshop and/or laboratory based assessment) and written unseen examinations, normally at the end of each level.
In Year 3 (the placement year) the Industrial Research Project is assessed on a pass/fail basis only, based on a combination of: regular up-date reports from the Industrial Supervisor; an oral presentation; and a final report (6,000 - 8,000 words)
In Year 4, projects are assessed by dissertation, oral presentation and oral examination. "
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes:
Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods:
and assessed using the following methods:
Integrate theoretical concepts and practice;
Synthesise information and data from a variety of sources; Put forward and test hypotheses;
Apply chemical principles to the solution of complex chemical problems; Analyse, evaluate and interpret the results of controlled experiments;
Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan, conduct and report a research project; Evaluate critically current research in chemistry and evaluate methodologies.
Conduct laboratory and project work in a safe and effective manner;
Propose sensible schemes for chemical synthesis and design appropriate experimental protocols; Conduct experimental work to the necessary professional standards of accuracy and precision;
Investigate complex chemical issues in a systematic manner and make judgments in the absence of complete data;
Demonstrate the ability to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level in chemistry; Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding of chemistry and to develop new skills.
Communicate effectively by written and verbal means; Solve numerical problems in a chemical context; Use information Technology to obtain information, analyse data and to present reports;
To design methods for the solution of problems; To demonstrate an open-minded and critical attitude to the evaluation of information; Demonstrate enquiring and scientific attitudes to problems;
Demonstrate the ability to make decisions in complex chemical situations; Undertake group work in an effective manner; Demonstrate the capacity for the independent learning required for continuing professional development in chemistry.
