Applied Skills in Chemistry (FND08)
Applied Skills in Chemistry
Module FND08
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
The module will support the development of practical skills within the broad area of chemistry and provide practice at numerical problem solving, data handling, graphical techniques and interpretation, so that you can study any of the life science degrees, effectively, at the end of the year. This module is based around five practical laboratory sessions and the associated skills and techniques that link to the topics covered within the Introduction to Chemistry module.
The assessment will include a short independent research project, and associated presentation, to provide you with an opportunity to practice academic and transferrable skills. In addition to this project there is also a short multiple choice quiz allowing you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to perform arithmetic and computation including ratios, fractions and percentages; as well as competency in scientific notation and SI units.
Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematical skills to chemistry problems
Demonstrate competency within a range of basic chemistry laboratory techniques
Present oral presentations
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Media | Autumn Semester Week 11 Thu 16:00 | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 00000100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 10100010101 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10101010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01010001010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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