Course Details in 2022/23 Session

Module Title	LF Science and Engineering Skills
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 23619
Module Lead	Dr Christopher Windows-Yule
Level	Foundation Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	As a compulsory module: All Home/EU Foundation Year students in EPS
Contact Hours	Lecture-12 hours Seminar-3 hours Practical Classes and workshops-15 hours Guided independent study-88 hours Total: 118 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module is core for all HOME- EU Foundation Year students in EPS and is designed to develop a range of communication and transferable skills in context. Communication orally, in writing, individually and in teams, will be explored. There will be opportunities for students to: - familiarise themselves with University systems and their use – e-mail, iVLE etc; -develop skills in scientific communication (writing and presenting), literature search and referencing; -complete a significant piece of research aimed at enhancing their knowledge of science and engineering careers in general and their own chosen discipline in particular.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Prepare and deliver an oral presentation, exploring and improving their team work skills; Research, plan and deliver an outline for an essay on a technical subject; Analyse and critically assess some generic data Demonstrate an understanding of the significance and practices of proper referencing in the field of science and engineering and in the academic setting;
Assessment	23619-03 : Module mark : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 100% continuous assessment to include: - Short group presentation and associated script (40%) - 4 page Essay (40%) - Data assignment,(20%) Reassessment: 2 Hr written unseen examination in the supplementary period – students will be asked to complete 1 question from each of two sections: section 1 – a choice of essay topics related to issues affecting modern science, engineering and society; section 2 – a choice of questions related to the use of presentation techniques and tools used to research and deliver an effective scientific talk.
Other	None
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