Undergraduate Course: Chemical Physics 4P: Laboratory Skills (CHPH10006)
Course Outline
| School | School of Chemistry |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The course consists of structured group research exercises, which introduce the students to: reviewing scientific literature, planning a research project, risk/safety assessment, implementing experiments (practical and computational), data analysis/interpretation and communication. The exercises are carried out in small groups, and development of group-working skills is an important aim of the course. Students are assessed on their performance during the exercises and on their ability to communicate their findings in appropriate formats, such as written reports, posters and oral presentations. |
| Course description |
Students will work in small groups to carry out a less structured project for which they will need to provide an experimental plan and will write a comprehensive report in the format of a research publication. The exercises will develop the ability to carry out independent research, think creatively and work effectively in a team. Students will be assessed on their performance during the exercises and on their ability to communicate results in an appropriate format.
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2025/26, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 6,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 90,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2,
Formative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
96 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
The coursework involves individual and group elements. After guidance on project direction, a team project plan is submitted (10%, group). On completion of the research, the team deliver a research presentation (20%, group) prior to submission of a written report (20%,). Additionally each member will be marked on the basis of their performance (30%). |
| Feedback |
Weekly verbal feedback is available throughout the exercise (mentoring). Formal written feedback is given on individual performance throughout the workshops, the group project plan, the group oral presentation, the individual reflective summary and the final written report. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Show competence in a range of routine and advanced experimental skills by having effectively applied them in the laboratory.
- Plan and record experimental laboratory activities to a professional standard, working as a member of a team.
- Present, at a professional level, the results of research in an appropriate format, drawing and defending a set of conclusions.
- Apply this range of research-skills to embark upon a programme of original research.
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Reading List
| Project specific resources will be provided. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
1. Develop independence and creativity in research.
2. Learn to work effectively as part of a team.
3. Acquire skills in communicating science to a professional standard.
4. Advanced critical thinking and technical problem solving. |
| Keywords | Chemical Physics 4P,Chemistry,Physics,Research,Group-work |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alice Green
Tel:
Email: alice.green@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Amanda Pearce
Tel:
Email: apearce2@ed.ac.uk |
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