ES5014 The Chemistry of the Solar System

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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 11

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.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

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

Module coordinator

Dr P S Savage

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Module Staff

Dr Paul Savage, Dr Robert Steele, Dr Nicholas Gardiner, Dr Sami Mikhail

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Module description

The solar system is a chemically-diverse place, and this module uses aspects of geoscience, chemistry and physics to investigate the physiochemical processes that led to its current diversity. This module will introduce you to established and cutting-edge theories that explore the composition of the pre-solar nebula, the formation of the Sun, the planets and asteroids - and the processes that determine their current chemical compositions.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 50%, Practical Examination = 50%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 50%, Practical Examination = 50%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 9 weeks), 1 practical class (x 9 weeks), 2 seminar classes (x 2 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

45

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

Guided independent study hours

99

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