Foundation Laboratory Work
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEM1002 | Chemistry | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- CHEM1002
- School
- Chemistry
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module introduces the essential qualitative and quantitative laboratory skills which are required in Inorganic, Organic and Physical chemistry.
Target Students
Only available for BSc/MSci Chemistry OR Medicinal and Biological Chemistry students AND only available for Level 1 students. Available to international exchange students with relevant experience.Prerequisites for admission to the module - Grade B in A2 level Chemistry or equivalent, pass in practical component where assessed separately. Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Classes
- Two 4-hour laboratorys each week for 15 weeks
Assessment
- 33% Coursework 1: Practical work in Organic Labs. Each laboratory component is a non-compensatable course element. In order to pass the course students must attain a mark of at least 40% in each laboratory component (i.e. inorganic laboratory practical, organic laboratory practical, physical laboratory practical, practical skills consolidation activities). This policy is in place so that students who proceed to the following year have an acceptable level of laboratory experience, taking into account both practical achievement and the safety of themselves, fellow students and staff.
- 33% Coursework 2: Practical work in Inorganic Labs. Each laboratory component is a non-compensatable course element. In order to pass the course students must attain a mark of at least 40% in each laboratory component (i.e. inorganic laboratory practical, organic laboratory practical, physical laboratory practical, practical skills consolidation activities). This policy is in place so that students who proceed to the following year have an acceptable level of laboratory experience, taking into account both practical achievement and the safety of themselves, fellow students and staff.
- 33% Coursework 3: Practical work in Physical Labs. Each laboratory component is a non-compensatable course element. In order to pass the course students must attain a mark of at least 40% in each laboratory component (i.e. inorganic laboratory practical, organic laboratory practical, physical laboratory practical, practical skills consolidation activities). This policy is in place so that students who proceed to the following year have an acceptable level of laboratory experience, taking into account both practical achievement and the safety of themselves, fellow students and staff.
- 1% Coursework 4: Practical skills consolidation activities. Each laboratory component is a non-compensatable course element. In order to pass the course students must attain a mark of at least 40% in each laboratory component (i.e. inorganic laboratory practical, organic laboratory practical, physical laboratory practical, practical skills consolidation activities). This policy is in place so that students who proceed to the following year have an acceptable level of laboratory experience, taking into account both practical achievement and the safety of themselves, fellow students and staff.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To introduce a range of chemical techniques appropriate to the study of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry at first year level, which will act as a foundation for more advanced work in subsequent years.To introduce students to the assessment of hazards and the preparation of risk assessments associated with experiments.To train students in the safe handling of chemicals.To impress upon students the necessity of careful observation.To develop time management skills.To give practice in the writing of scientific reports.Learning Outcomes
Practical laboratory skills, problem solving, time management, written communication skills.
• Be able to perform a range of standard synthetic and analytical practical procedures safely and reliably using Good Chemistry Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
• Understand risk assessments and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and what precautions to take.
• Know how to plan and organise your time to perform experiments efficiently in the given time.
• Know how to calculate accurately required amounts of reagents.
• Be able to accurately and precisely measure reagents and prepare solutions.
• Be able to produce a good quality IR and UV/VIS spectrum.
• Be able to scientifically interpret results and observations and report your findings in a concise manner.