CH4453 Chemistry Distance Learning (Materials Chemistry)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students on the MChem Materials Chemistry, MChem Materials Chemistry with External Placement and BSc Materials Chemistry degree programmes.

Planned timetable

n/a - Distance Learning

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr E R Kay

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr R T Baker, Prof W Zhou

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This distance-learning module allows students to develop an advanced understanding of the basic concepts of various topics in Materials Chemistry.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisites

FOR PROGRAMMES WITH AN EXTERNAL PLACEMENT: CH4441 AND CH4458 AND CH4455

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Oral Re-assessment = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Distance learning

Scheduled learning hours

0

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

100

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Obtain fundamental knowledge of polymer materials, including their syntheses, structures and properties.
  • Gain an understanding of the relationship between structure, composition, treatment and the physical properties of metals.
  • Gain a knowledge of the ways in which steels and other metal alloys are made and are employed in society.
  • Develop the capacity for self-study of advanced material using a variety of electronic resources
  • Communicate understanding of advanced chemical concepts through electronically prepared written work and diagrams.