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CH5461 Integrating Chemistry

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This is a general chemistry module aimed at developing and consolidating fundamental aspects of basic understanding. Students will be encouraged to gain a deeper understanding of elementary core material by a combination of discussion, general reading, essay work and problem solving at a more advanced level than previously required. Students will be expected to read externally on related topics. In addition, each student will be required to submit an essay which will be on a topic relevant to the broader issues of chemical study and knowledge. The problems will be aimed at Level 5000 standard.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 21

Guided independent study hours: 79

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC