| Unit name | Study Abroad with Advanced Distance Learning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CHEM30002 |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Crosby |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
CHEM20007 Core Concepts in Chemistry |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Chemistry |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Why is this unit important?
Your Study Abroad placement will allow you to advance your knowledge and understanding of chemistry whilst also experiencing the challenges and rewards of living and studying in a different country. In addition to the professional skills expected of a chemist, such as scientific reasoning, critical evaluation and numeracy, you will also develop important transferable skills such as resilience and independence.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
This unit constitutes the third year of the MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad degree programme and consists of taught courses and normally a research project; work is carried out at a non-European overseas university. You will also undertake coursework consisting of distance learning of key third-year lecture courses. The courses followed in the partner university and through distance learning aim to provide an advanced understanding and knowledge of chemistry, reinforcing and building on year 2 material in order to provide a well-rounded general education in advanced chemistry. These courses also lay the basis for the more specialized topics covered by courses and the research project in the final year.
An overview of content
Advanced chemistry content in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry as taught in the partner universities. Advanced practical chemistry training through advanced practical units and/or research projects. You will also undertake coursework consisting of distance learning of core third-year lecture courses.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
The ability to manage their learning in an overseas university.
Apply transferable skills in terms of using chemistry content learned in years 1 and 2 in a new context – and also learning to adapt the learning obtained abroad to the content of year 4.
Apply advanced practical chemistry training through advanced practical units and/or research projects.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit, you should be able to:
Most of your teaching will be through a mixture of lectures, workshops and laboratory work in the host universities; you may also get the opportunity to carry out a research project in one of the labs of the host university. Additional formal academic teaching will be provided by distance learning using e-learning methods.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Formative tasks will be delivered in the host university.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
You will be assessed in the host university for all courses followed there. These marks will be moderated using the University's agreed process for the conversion of marks gained from study abroad. This component will contribute 75% of the unit mark.
You will also be assessed for the remote learning component by online assessment. This distance-learning component will account for 25% of the unit mark. You must pass this distance learning component to receive credit for the unit.
Students will need to take a minimum of 45 ECTS at the host university as the remaining 15 ECTS are made up of distance learning.
When assessment does not go to plan
Reassessment of the year away is not possible. If you are unable to complete this unit, you will be transferred to the third year of the parallel BSc or MSci Chemistry programmes.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. CHEM30002).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
