Transferrable Skills for Chemists (F1004)
Transferrable Skills for Chemists
Module F1004
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module aims to equip you with the tools required to excel in your chemistry degree program. You will revise, reinforce and consolidate your mathematical skills and learn techniques that will be relevant to many of the other chemistry modules offered. These will include error and dimensional analysis, algebra and calculus and graphing skills.
Additionally, you will learn key skills such as how to reference appropriately, how to use chemical databases and CV and application skills aimed at helping you apply for Summer and graduate placements.
Module learning outcomes
Be familiar with and able to comfortably use the mathematics required for the chemistry degree programmes
Be familiar with and able to comfortably use chemical resources to find properties of molecules
Know appropriate referencing techniques
Demonstrate key skills that will aid progression in the chemistry degree programmes
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Computer Based Exam | T1 Week 5 (1 hour) | 30.00% |
| Computer Based Exam | T1 Week 9 (1 hour) | 30.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 40.00% |
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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr James Stubbing
Convenor, Assess convenor
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