CH4SK-Chemistry in Industry and Professional Skills

Module Provider: Chemistry
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr John McKendrick
Email: j.e.mckendrick@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The practice of Chemistry outside the University environment is very different. Throughout this module you will be taught by experts in their respective fields; their aim is to show how aspects of the chemistry you have been studying are developed and deployed in the diverse chemistry job sphere. You will learn how chemists in these fields are utilised and how your future job will require you to take on board new skills and knowledge. But most of important of all, you will see how central the Chemist can be in many fields.

Aims:

To look at familiar and unfamiliar areas of chemistry as it is practiced in an industrial setting. Lectures cover aspects of oil chemistry including some discussion on the engineering and cost-sensitive nature of this raw material industry; drug discovery from hit to lead and beyond; the chemistry of household products from tea to perfume to washing powder; and the application of chemical modelling to problem solving in industry. Please note, topic coverage may vary year to year due to availability of the experts delivering the material.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Students should be able to appreciate how chemistry can contribute to the understanding, development and improvement of selected industrial processes.

Additional outcomes:

Students will improve their IT skills and communication skills through written assignments, discussions and presentations.

Outline content:

Lectures on the industrial applications of Chemistry (24 hours)

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Twenty-four hours of lectures and associated tutorials in the spring term on aspects of Industrial Chemistry.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	12	12
Guided independent study:	38	38
Total hours by term			0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Set exercise	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:
n/a

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Tutorial questions on industrial lecturers: 100%

Tutorial questions will be distributed during the autumn and spring term as the lecturing schedule permits. Submission is typically two weeks after the date of issue.

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
An overall mark of 50%.

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment will be by re-submission of an extended written assignment on Industrial Chemistry worth 100%.

Final year students are not eligible to re-sit this module unless they have failed their degree programme overall.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 30 March 2023