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UNIVERSITY OF YORKUNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONThis document applies to students who commencedthe programme(s) in:September 2016Awarding institutionTeaching institutionUniversity of YorkUniversity of YorkDepartment(s)ChemistryAward(s) and programme title(s)BSc in Chemistry (F100)BSc in Chemistry, Management and Industry (F190)BSc in Chemistry, Resources and the Environment(F142)Level of qualificationLevel 6/HonoursBSc in Chemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry(F152)Interim awards availableCertificate of Higher Education (Level 4/Certificate)GenericDiploma of Higher Education (Level 5/Intermediate)GenericUCAS codesF100, F190, F142, F152Admissions criteriaAAB, A in Chemistry for students taking Chemistry and at least two othersciences/mathematicsAAA, A in Chemistry for students taking Chemistry with one or no otherscience/mathematicsA*AA A or B AS in science/mathematics, A in Chemistry for students takingChemistry with no other science/mathematics1

Length and status of the programme(s) and mode(s) of studyProgrammeChemistryLength (years)and status(full-time/parttime)3 years (fulltime)Chemistry,Resourcesand theEnvironment3 years (fulltime)Mode(if applicable – forprogrammes that havemultiple intakes or startdates that differ from theusual academic year)N/A3 years (fulltime)Chemistry,Managementand IndustryChemistry,Biological andMedicinalChemistryStart 3 years (fulltime)Language of studyEnglishProgramme accreditation by Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies (if applicable)Programme recognition by Royal Society of ChemistryEducational aims of the programmeThe programmes aim:1. To provide a degree-level education, establishing a broad knowledge base andexperience in modern chemistry and chemical practice.2. To provide students with the opportunity to follow a variety of programmes of study inChemistry within a common academic framework. Thus students will graduate as fullyqualified chemists with specialist knowledge at the frontiers of Chemistry to suit their particularneeds, interests and career objectives.3. To develop the practical skills of students so that they are able to carry out experimentalwork safely and accurately whilst appreciating the significance of the results obtained.4. To provide students with research training and sufficient exposure to chemical research toserve as a foundation for a career in scientific research.5. To provide students with the opportunity to develop a range of key skills of relevance toboth chemical and non-chemical employment.6. To instil in students an enthusiasm for Chemistry and an appreciation of its application indifferent contexts.7. To exemplify the importance of Chemistry to the industrial, economic and social needs of2

society.8. To enable students to pursue:(i) scientific and related careers in which a specialism in advanced areas of Chemistry isappropriate (F100).(ii) scientific or related careers in which a specialism in industrial management and practice isrelevant (F190).(iii) scientific or related careers in which a specialism in environmental issues and practice isrelevant (F142).(iv) scientific or related careers in which a specialism in biological systems and pharmaceuticalChemistry is appropriate (F152).3

Intended learning outcomes for the programme – and how the programme enablesstudents to achieve and demonstrate the intended learning outcomesThis programme provides opportunities for students todevelop and demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding qualities, skills and other attributes in thefollowing areas:The following teaching, learning andassessment methods enablestudents to achieve and todemonstrate the programmelearning outcomes:A: Knowledge and understandingKnowledge and understanding of:1. Chemical terminology, nomenclature, conventionsand units.2. The characteristic properties of elements and theircompounds in relation to trends within the PeriodicTable.3. The properties of functional groups and structuraltypes in organic molecules, synthetic proceduresfor their formation and interconversion and themechanistic principles underlying thesetransformations.4. The properties of inorganic systems, proceduresfor their synthesis and the underlying principlesbehind their interconversion.5. The principles and the application of physicalchemistry including thermodynamics, kinetics andquantum mechanics and spectroscopy.6. The principles and procedures used in chemicalanalysis and in the characterisation andquantification of chemical substances.7. Major issues at the frontiers of chemical researchand development.8. The role of Chemistry within the needs of societyand the application of chemical principles to theresolution of problems faced by industry, thecommunity and the individual.9. The application of Chemistry in an industrialcontext (notably on F190).10. The role of Chemistry in an environmental contextand the application of chemical principles to thesolution of environmental problems (notably onF142)11. The chemistry of molecules of biologicalsignificance (notably on F152).Learning/teaching methods andstrategies (relating to numberedoutcomes): Lectures (1-11) Tutorials (1-11) Workshops (1-11) Seminars (1-11) Group Exercises (1-11) Revision Classes (1-11) Practical Classes (1-11) Site Visits (8-10) Field Trips (8-10) Research Project (1-11) Blended Learning (1-11)Types/methods of assessment(relating to numbered outcomes): Closed examinations (1-11) Assessed workshops and/ortutorials (1-11) Essays (1-11) Oral and poster presentations(1-11) Assessed group work (1-11) Practical reports (1-6) Viva voce examinations (1-6) Scientific literacy articles (7) Extended Research ProjectReport (1-11)B: (i) Skills - discipline relatedAble to:1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding ofessential facts, concepts, principles and theoriesrelating to the subject areas identified above.2. Apply such knowledge and understanding to thesolution of qualitative and quantitative problems ofLearning/teaching methods andstrategies (relating to numberedoutcomes): Tutorials and Workshops (1-4) Blended Learning (1-6) Group Exercises (1-6)4

both a familiar and an unfamiliar nature.3. Integrate the theory and practice of chemicallybased material.4. Assemble, evaluate and interpret chemicalinformation and data.5. Present scientific material and arguments clearlyand correctly both in writing and orally.6. Analyse novel problems and plan strategies for their Practical Classes (1-15) Research Project (1-15)Types/methods of assessment(relating to numbered outcomes): Tutorial assignments (1-6) Workshop problems (1-6) Blended Learning Assignments(1-6)solution.7. Use computational data-processing skills relating tochemical information. Essays (1,4,5,6) Scientific Literature Review8. Recognise and apply sound measurementtechniques and practice.9. Use time management skills within the context of asafe laboratory environment.10. Carry out standard synthetic and analyticallaboratory procedures safely and competently.11. Undertake the systematic observation,measurement, recording and documentation ofchemical properties and changes.(1,4,5,6) Oral and Poster Presentations(1,4-6) Practical Reports (1-7,14) Execution of Extended ResearchProject (2-4,6-15 Extended Research ProjectReport (1-7,15)12. Assess the physical and chemical properties ofsubstances so as to be able to handle them safelyin an experimental context.13. Operate chemical instrumentation for separation,structural identification and analysis.14. Plan and execute experimental investigations and tointerpret and evaluate the resultant observations.15. Plan, execute and interpret a research project.B: (ii) Skills – transferableAble to:1. Demonstrate oral, visual and written communicationskills, including critical assessment of information.2. Demonstrate IT skills including word-processing andthe retrieval of electronically stored information.3. Demonstrate numeracy including an appreciation ofthe accuracy of quantitative data.4. Undertake problem solving both of a qualitative anda quantitative nature.5. Develop and demonstrate team-working skills andthe ability to communicate effectively as part of agroup.6. Demonstrate organisational skills particularly thoseassociated with the efficient utilisation of time.7. Demonstrate independent learning skills.8. Develop an ability to understand scientific literature.9. Demonstrate an ability to communicate complexmaterial to non-specialists.Learning/teaching methods andstrategies (relating to numberedoutcomes): Lectures (1,3,6) Tutorials (1,3,4,6,7) Workshops (1-7) Seminars (1,6) Group Exercises (1-9) Site visits/Field Trips (5,6) Practical Classes (1-7) Blended Learning (1-9) Research Project (1-9)Types/methods of assessment(relating to numbered outcomes): Tutorial Assignments (1-4,6,7,8) Workshop Problems (1,3-6)5

Blended Learning Assignments(1-9) Essays (1,2,6,7,8) Scientific Literature Review (14,6,7,8) Oral and Poster Presentations (13,6-9) Practical Reports (1-4,6,7) Execution of Research Project (38) Project Report (1-4,6-8)C: Experience and other attributesAble to:1. Discuss progress with the academic or projectsupervisor and strategies for improvement.2. Prepare formatively assessed material for tutorialsand to present that material in tutorials.Learning/teaching methods andstrategies (relating to numberedoutcomes): Tutorials (1,2,4) Workshops (1,3,4)3. Work as part of a group in workshops. Site Visits/Field Trips (5)4. Engage in problem solving activities. Group Exercises (4)5. Undertake site visits (on some modules only). Practical Classes (4,7)6. Exploit opportunities to take part in the Language forAll programme and the York Award Scheme and togain certification for extra-curricular activites.7. Demonstrate practical competence in a laboratoryenvironment and an appreciation of theeffectiveness of team working in the solution ofpractical problems.8. Undertake a research project including the review ofliterature relevant to the project and the preparationof a report. Research Project (1,4,7,8)Types/methods of assessment(relating to numbered outcomes): Tutorials (2) Workshops (3,4) Execution of Research Project(1,4,7) Research Project Report (1,4,8)Relevant Quality Assurance Agency benchmark statement(s) and other relevant externalreference points (e.g. National Occupational Standards, or the requirements ofProfessional, Statutory or Regulatory bodies)QAA benchmark statement for ments/SBS-chemistry-14.pdfThe Royal Society of Chemistry's requirement for accreditation6