Green and Sustainable Chemistry Research Project (Diploma) - CHE00041M
Module summary
To provide an introductory experience of carrying out original research as well as various associated technical, team-working, and other skills, where appropriate.Projects are sometimes carried out in collaboration with industry and other sponsoring bodies giving the student direct contact with an industrialist/external and experience of their interests, priorities and constraints. Projects will be non-lab based, however students are required to demonstrate an ability to address one or more of the UN SDGs, show the green and sustainable context underpinning the work and reflect on decolonisation of research through Matharu Plots.
Related modules
Pre-requisites: Chemistry / Chemical Sciences / other appropriate discipline undergraduate degree
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
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| A | Semester 2 2024-25 |
Module aims
To provide an introductory experience of carrying out original research as well as various associated technical, team-working, and other skills, where appropriate.Projects are sometimes carried out in collaboration with industry and other sponsoring bodies giving the student direct contact with an industrialist/external and experience of their interests, priorities and constraints. Projects will be non-lab based, however students are required to demonstrate an ability to address one or more of the UN SDGs, show the green and sustainable context underpinning the work and reflect on decolonisation of research through Matharu Plots.
Module learning outcomes
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Conceive independent original work or offer original interpretation to existing work based on critical evaluation of existing literature and employ advanced research skills.
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Independently assimilate and apply advanced theoretical principles, concepts and skills taught in the course to practical applications and wider picture contexts.
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Independently communicate, articulate, defend, accept accountability for related decision-making and master advanced scientific work, rationale and complex argument to relevant audience through the project report.
The specific module learning outcomes map onto the following Programme Learning Outcomes
PLO 1: Apply whole systems thinking and inter/trans-disciplinary approaches to the creative problem solving of complex global grand challenges using holistic green chemistry and sustainable industrial technology related interventions in concert with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
PLO3: Effectively communicate detailed, complex, green and sustainable chemistry research concepts to both experts and non-experts through the application of a variety of key transferable skills such as IT, scientific writing, oral presentations, posters, team-working,etc
PLO4: Critically evaluate and debate research literature and explain its relevance to green chemistry frameworks, including and beyond the 12 Principles, development of circular biobased economies, UN SDGs and decolonisation of research.
Module content
Students who wish to complete the PG Diploma will be required to complete the introductory stage of the independent research project by reviewing the associated literature and proving a written report to introduce the research area.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Module feedback
Written feedback will be provided to students.
Indicative reading
This will vary depending on the project area.