Laboratories and Coursework

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Laboratory and measurement techniques;
• A knowledge of IT packages for report writing, presentation, data analysis and computer programming;
• An understanding of how to use a common computer operating system;
• Good practice in recording and reporting experimental procedure and results;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Manage your own learning;
• Apply problem solving techniques to familiar and unfamiliar problems;
• Record, analyse and evaluate data effectively;
• Use ICT to support your learning;
• Communicate scientific information effectively;
• Apply mathematical methods to solve problems;

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate safe and skilful practical techniques;
• Record observations and measurements methodically and with appropriate precision;
• Interpret, explain, evaluate and communicate results clearly and logically, demonstrating chemical knowledge and understanding;
• Devise and plan experimental activities, selecting appropriate techniques;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Communicate scientific information;
• Discuss practical examples where the theoretical concepts developed in the other modules apply;
• Assess the validity of chemical, biological and mathematical data, experiments, inferences and statements;

The syllabus of the module aligns with GSCI0010/12/13/14/15/16, and the topics to be covered include:

• Report writing, keeping records, presenting your work, scientific writing, laboratory skills, computer applications, computer programming, group work, academic skills.

Teaching methods include: lectures; tutorials/workshops; laboratories; self-paced courses.

Learning activities include: practical sessions; laboratory reports; self-paced tests; extended writing exercises.

• Study Time Allocation:
• Contact Hours: 66
• Private Study Hours: 234
• Total Study time: 300 hours

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.