CH1301 The Impact of Chemistry

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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SCQF level

SCQF level 7

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Planned timetable

12.00 noon

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Module coordinator

Dr D G Pinto

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Module Staff

Prof S E M Ashbrook, Dr P A Connor, Prof D Philp, Prof J T S Irvine, Dr R A A Aitken

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Module description

This module explores the impact that chemistry has on all our lives and all aspects of society. The module will cover diverse range of topics and the pivotal role chemistry plays in modern life, including the great challenge of global warming, fuel and energy, forensic chemistry, chemistry and the environment, and chemistry in food production.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

NATIONAL LEVEL 5 OR GCSE CHEMISTRY. STUDENTS WITH NO FORMAL QUALIFICATION IN CHEMISTRY MAY BE ADMITTED BUT SHOULD EXPECT TO UNDERTAKE ADDITIONAL TUTORIAL WORK AND PRIVATE STUDY

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 70%, 15-minute Practical Examination = 20%, Coursework = 10%

Re-assessment

1-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

5 lectures (x 8 weeks) and 1 group project hour (x 1 week).

Scheduled learning hours

74

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

126

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Appreciate and explain the positive impact chemistry has on our lives
  • Construct a coherent argument by demonstrating logical processing of information
  • Use relevant examples to illustrate an opinion or point of debate
  • Work as part of a team to communicate orally with clarity and accuracy
  • Demonstrate skills in time management
  • Solve simple numerical problems