Fundamentals of Chemistry II

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use IT to support learning.
• Apply mathematical methods to solve problems in chemistry;
• Communicate scientific information effectively;
• Apply problem solving techniques to familiar and unfamiliar chemical problems;
• Manage your own learning;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Interpret and translate from one form to another, data presented as continuous prose or in tables, diagrams, drawings and graphs;
• Describe, explain and interpret phenomena and effects in terms of chemical principles and concepts, presenting arguments and ideas clearly and logically, using specialist vocabulary where appropriate;
• Assess the validity of chemical information, experiments, inferences and statements
• Apply chemical principles and concepts in solving problems in unfamiliar situations including those which relate to ethical, social, economic and technological implications and applications of chemistry;

Knowledge and Understanding

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

• Draw on existing knowledge to show understanding of the ethical, social, economic, environmental and technological implications and applications of chemistry;
• Recognise, recall and show understanding of chemical facts, terminology, principles, concepts and practical techniques;
• Select, organise and present relevant information clearly and logically, using specialist vocabulary where appropriate
• Use chemical skills in contexts which bring together different areas of the subject.

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.