Researching and Communicating Chemistry (F1102)
Researching and Communicating Chemistry
Module F1102
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module aims to develop the skills and understanding required for explaining scientific concepts to a range of audiences. This module has been designed to encourage chemistry undergraduates to think critically. The module begins with an exploration of the features, and types of scientific explanations which are used to effectively communicate. Students will bring these ideas together and develop knowledge and understanding of questioning, models and modelling of scientific concepts and processes to aid effective explanations. The module will give opportunities to do individual oral presentation, poster presentation, team debates, essays and scientific journal write ups. The scientific content around which students will base their research and communication for this module will include topics in green Chemistry, environmental Chemistry and climate change.
Module learning outcomes
Apply knowledge and understanding of how concepts in chemistry can be communicated to a specific audience.
Draw upon a range of sources to inform the development of effective explanations in science and chemistry.
Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate theories and concepts used in explaining chemistry to a specific audience.
Apply problem solving skills to develop explanations that challenge a specific misconception.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 5 (10 minutes) | 20.00% |
| Portfolio | T1 Week 10 | 80.00% |
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 | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00000010000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11110101010 |
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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