Programme Specification (Undergraduate) Chemistry with Spanish for Science This document provides a definitive record of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student may reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. This programme specification is intended as a reference point for prospective students, current students, external examiners and academic and support staff involved in delivering the programme and enabling student development and achievement. Programme Information Award(s) Associateship Programme Title Programme code Awarding Institution Teaching Institution Faculty Department Mode and Period of Study Cohort Entry Points Relevant QAA Benchmark Statement(s) and/or other external reference points MSci Royal College of Science Chemistry with Spanish for Science F1R4 Imperial College London Imperial College London Faculty of Natural Sciences Department of Chemistry 4 academic years full-time Annually in October Master s Degrees in Chemistry and Honours Degrees in Languages and Related Studies Total Credits ECTS: 257 CATS: 514 FHEQ Level Level 7 EHEA Level External Accreditor(s) 2 nd cycle Royal Society of Chemistry Specification Details Student cohorts covered by specification 2014/15 Person responsible for the specification Dr Bridgette J Duncombe (DUGS) Date of introduction of programme - Date of programme specification/revision Feb 2015 Page 1 of 10
Description of Programme Contents F1R1 MSci Chemistry with Spanish for Science is a 4 year programme that ensures students acquire a systematic and broad understanding of key chemical concepts, develop an in-depth knowledge and critical awareness of a substantial area of chemistry, and be suitably prepared for contemporary professional practice in the chemical sciences or for studying further at doctoral level. It has a high practical teaching content. Spanish language and other associated courses (including translation) are taught during years 1-3. Year 4 is spent at a partner institution abroad (partner institution list can be found here: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/chemistry/undergraduate/course-structure-and-content/) Learning Outcomes The Imperial Graduate Attributes are a set of core competencies which we expect students to achieve through completion of any Imperial College degree programme. The Graduate Attributes are available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/students/academic-support/graduate-attributes Upon successful completion of the programme students should be able to demonstrate: Intellectual Skills: Practical Skills: the ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to the subject areas identified the ability to apply such knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems mostly of a familiar nature the ability to recognise and analyse problems and plan strategies for their solution skills in the evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of chemical information and data skills in the practical application of theory using computer software and models skills in communicating scientific material and arguments Information technology (IT) and data-processing skills, relating to chemical information and data. skills in the safe-handling of chemical materials, taking into account their physical and chemical properties including any specific hazards associated with their use and the ability to conduct risk assessments skills required for the conduct of documented laboratory procedures involved in synthetic and analytical work, in relation to both inorganic and organic systems skills in the monitoring, by observation and measurement, of chemical properties, events or changes, and the systematic and reliable recording and documentation thereof skills in the operation of standard chemical instrumentation the ability to interpret and explain the limits of accuracy of their own experimental data in terms of significance and underlying theory. Transferable Skills: communication skills, covering both written and oral communication problem-solving skills, relating to qualitative and quantitative information numeracy and mathematical skills, including such aspects as error analysis order-of-magnitude estimations, correct use of units and modes of data presentation information retrieval skills, in relation to primary and secondary information sources, including information retrieval through online computer searches IT skills Page 2 of 10
interpersonal skills, relating to the ability to interact with other people and to engage in team working time management and organisational skills, as evidenced by the ability to plan and implement efficient and effective modes of working skills needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional nature. Entry Requirements Academic Requirement Non-academic Requirements English Requirement Normally A*AA to include A* in Chemistry or Mathematics and B in Spanish at AS level or higher. Exceptionally AAA overall to include Chemistry and Mathematics with B in Spanish at AS level or higher. General studies is not accepted. GCSE Grade B in English and Mathematics IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each element or equivalent The programme s competency standards documents can be found at: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/chemistry/undergraduate/course-structure-and-content/ Learning & Teaching Strategy Scheduled Learning & Teaching Methods Lectures Tutorials Practical Workshops Guided laboratory work E-learning & Blended Learning Methods Virtual Learning Environment is used extensively and includes: Lecture material and lecture recordings Pre-laboratory work including competency quizzes On-line quizzes and material to support lecture material Plagiarism and safety awareness materials imbedded in online lecture and lab modules Project and Placement Learning Methods Assessment Strategy Assessment Methods Academic Feedback Policy Group project work Literature Report Research Project Written examinations Oral presentation Written reports Coursework Academic posters Page 3 of 10
Students can expect to receive the academic feedback in the following ways: Weekly academic subject tutorials in small groups throughout Years 1 and 2. Scheduled meetings with personal tutors twice a term during Years 1 and 2 Scheduled meetings with personal tutors once a term during Years 3 and 4 Accompanying class tutorial sessions in years 3 and 4 Feedback on lab scripts will be provided to students within two weeks of submission. Provisional exam results are posted to Blackboard as soon as possible A brief commentary on the cohort s performance on each exam paper including a histogram of the cohort s performance is posted on Blackboard The final year research project involves regular update and feedback meetings with the project supervisor The College s Policy on Re-sits is available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/exams/resit The College s Policy on Mitigating Circumstances is available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/exams Assessment Structure Year of Study ECTS Weighting Year One Foundation (Chemistry 1A) (12.70) Inorganic Chemistry (12.70) Organic Chemistry (12.70) Physical Chemistry (12.70) Chemistry Coursework 1 (30.95) Spanish Language & History and Politics of Spain (14.29) Maths (3.97) Year Two Inorganic Chemistry 2A (8.73) Inorganic Chemistry 2B (8.73) Organic Chemistry 2A (8.73) Inorganic Chemistry 2B (8.73) Physical Chemistry 2A (8.73) Physical Chemistry 2B (8.73) Chemistry Coursework 2 (33.33r) Spanish Language & Science and Technology in Spanish (14.29) Year Three Chemistry 3A (29.85) Chemistry 3B - 6 elective modules (2.99 each) Chemistry Coursework 3 (34.33) Spanish Language and Translation courses (17.91) Year Four Elective Chemistry (Abroad) (37.5) Extended Humanities Project (25) Chemistry Coursework (37.5) 63 11.1 63 22.2 67 33.3 64 33.4 Page 4 of 10
Total 257 100 Marking Scheme The pass mark for each assessment is 40. The pass mark for each module is 40. Year One A student must: Achieve an aggregate mark of at least 40 in each module Achieve a pass in the Maths module Year Two A student must: Achieve an aggregate mark of at least 40 in each module Year Three A student must: Achieve an aggregate mark of at least 40 in the core modules Chemistry 3A, Chemistry Coursework 3, Spanish Language and Spanish Translation Achieve an aggregate mark of at least 40 in the total combined mark for the 6 electives comprising Chemistry 3B Year Four A student must: Achieve an aggregate mark of at least 40 in the Year Abroad Module The Department of Chemistry has partnerships with the following institutions: Spain Universitat de Barcelona (http://www.ub.es/homeub/en/) Universitat de València (http://www.uv.es/webuv/en/ad_erasmus.htm) Each partner institution uses a different marking scheme with different views regarding which mark or grade should correspond to the same level of performance. There must therefore be a rational basis for comparing performance at each partner institution with the Imperial College London standards. SPAIN Barcelona Valencia IC 10 100 9 88 8 75 7 65 6 55 5 45 Page 5 of 10
4 36 3 27 2 18 1 9 Experience of working with these institutions over many years has led to the development of the following comparison table, which gives an indication of how these different marking systems map onto the Imperial College London marking scheme. This table is used by the Board of Examiners to determine classification decisions; the Board will take into account the small uncertainty inherent in any such mark conversion procedure and exercises its discretion in favour of the student when making its final decision. Final Degree Classifications Pass a student must achieve an aggregate mark of 40 Lower Second a student must achieve an aggregate mark of 50 Upper Second a student must achieve an aggregate mark of 60 First - a student must achieve an aggregate mark of 70 Page 6 of 10
Module List Code Title Core/ Elective Year L&T Ind. Study Placement Total Written Exam Coursework Practical FHEQ Level ECTS Chemistry 1A Core 1 100 100 0 200 100 0 0 4 8.0 Inorganic Chemistry 1B Core 1 47 153 0 200 100 0 0 4 8.0 Organic Chemistry 1B Core 1 50 150 0 200 100 0 0 4 8.0 Physical Chemistry 1B Core 1 58 142 0 200 100 0 0 4 8.0 Chemistry Coursework 1 Core 1 141 346.5 0 487.5 0 56.8 43.2 4 19.5 Maths Core 1 21 41.5 0 62.5 100 0 0 4 2.5 Spanish Language Core 1 40 110 0 150 50 25 25 4-6 6.0 Spanish History & Politics Core 1 40 35 0 75 50 25 25 4 3 Inorganic Chemistry 2A Core 2 32 105.5 0 137.5 100 0 0 5 5.5 Organic Chemistry 2A Core 2 27 110.5 0 137.5 100 0 0 5 5.5 Physical Chemistry 2A Core 2 34 103.5 0 137.5 100 0 0 5 5.5 Inorganic Chemistry 2B Core 2 47 90.5 0 137.5 100 0 0 5 5.5 Organic Chemistry 2B Core 2 54 83.5 0 137.5 100 0 0 5 5.5 Physical Chemistry 2B Core 2 55 82.5 0 137.5 100 0 0 5 5.5 Page 7 of 10
Module List Code Title Core/ Elective Year L&T Ind. Study Placement Total Written Exam Coursework Practical FHEQ Level ECTS Chemistry Coursework 2 Core 2 174 351 0 525 0 33.3 66.7 5 21.0 Spanish Language Core 2 40 110 0 150 50 25 25 5-6 6.0 Science & Technology Spanish Course Core 2 40 35 0 75 50 25 25 5 3 Chemistry 3A Core 3 125 375 0 500 100 0 0 6 20.0 Spanish Language Core 3 40 110 0 150 50 25 25 6 6 Spanish Translation Course Core 3 40 110 0 150 40 60 0 6 6 Bioorganic Chemistry Elective 3 11 39 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Lanthanides & Actinides Elective 3 11 39 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Flow Chemistry Elective 3 11 39 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Organometallic Complexes in Organic Chemistry Elective 3 10 40 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Biological Chemistry Elective 3 11 39 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Polymers: Structures & Properties Elective 3 11 39 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Carbohydrate Chemistry Elective 3 11 39 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Process Chemistry Elective 3 12 38 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Page 8 of 10
Module List Code Title Core/ Elective Year L&T Ind. Study Placement Total Written Exam Coursework Practical FHEQ Level ECTS Molecular Electronic Materials Elective 3 12 38 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Lyotropics Elective 3 12 38 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Soft Condensed Matter Elective 3 12 38 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Advanced Topics in Electrochemistry Elective 3 12 38 0 50 100 0 0 6 2.0 Chemistry Coursework 3 Core 3 244 331 0 575 0 45.04 54.96 6 23.0 Year Abroad Core 4 0 100 1500 1600 Various 7 64 Page 9 of 10
Supporting Information The Programme Handbook is available at: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/chemistry/undergraduate/course-structure-and-content/ The Module Handbook is available at: Available through our Virtual Learning Environment module Course Summaries 2014/15 The College s entry requirements for undergraduate programmes can be found at: www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/requirements/ The College s Quality & Enhancement Framework is available at: www.imperial.ac.uk/registry/proceduresandregulations/qualityassurance The programme is consistent with the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area which is available at: http://www.ehea.info/uploads/qualification/qf-ehea-may2005.pdf Page 10 of 10