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: 2021/2

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.

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 schedul