Module proposal
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Proposal Form for New or Revised Modules (MA1- version 3)
For consideration by the Undergraduate Studies Committee/Sub-Faculty or Graduate
Studies Committee only.
NB:
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If it is unclear whether or not a change to an existing module should
be proposed on this form, the Chair or Secretary of the
Undergraduate Studies Committee/Sub-Faculty or Graduate Studies
Committee should be consulted.
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satisfaction of the Faculty Undergraduate/Graduate Studies
Committee.
Title of Module:
CH406 Electrochemistry and Nanotechnology
2.
New or Revised Module:
New module?
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Revised module?
[X]
Level: D (Doctorate)
M (Masters)
H (Honours)
I (Intermediate)
C (Certificate)
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[X]
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If this new module replaces an existing approved module specify the code
and title of the module to be discontinued and date on which change will
occur:
If this is a proposal for a revised module, specify which sections have been
amended, and give an outline rationale for the changes:
Amendment to methods of assessed work.
We propose that this module be assessed 80% by written examination and 20% by oral
presentation, as of October 2009. The latter will replace the current written coursework
element. The oral presentations will be 10 minutes long, including 5 minutes for questions.
Both peers and academics will ask questions. Each talk will be given by a pair (i.e. ~5 minutes
each) on a given topic, although the students will be marked individually. Topics and student
pairing will be assigned by the academics, to ensure no overlap with research project
topics. Due to student numbers the oral presentations will take place over two days. New for
2010-2011, we will be inviting sixth form students along to listen to the talks and ask
questions. All students will be expected to attend all presentations in the session they have
been allocated.
The oral presentation element will give the students an opportunity to develop their verbal
presentations skills and ability to collaborate with another person on a specific project, whilst
learning about new developments in electrochemistry/nanotechnology. By aiming the talk at
sixth form students it will also test their communicating science skills to a non-academic
audience.
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3.
Date of Introduction of new module or revised version of existing
module:
October 2009
4.
Department Responsible for Teaching:
Chemistry
If the module is taught by more than one department please indicate this (for
matrix purposes):
Department
Department
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Name of Module Leader:
Professor Julie V Macpherson (and Dr Ross Hatton)
If the module leader is not a member of Warwick staff and has not previously
been appointed as a module leader/tutor, please include a C.V with this form.
5.
Availability/Location of module within courses:
List the degree courses on which this module is available, indicating the year
of study, whether the module is core or an option and the credit weighting in
each case. Include any part-time or 2+2 degrees on which this module is
available.
Degree
Title
Code
Year Core Optional Option list
of
study
core?
A,B or C
credits*
F105
Chemistry MChem
4
Option
15 CATS
F106
4
Option
15 CATS
F107
Chemistry MChem with Professional
Experience
Chemistry MChem with Intercalated Year
5
Option
15 CATS
F108
Chemistry MChem with Industrial Training
4
Option
15 CATS
F125
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem
4
Option
15 CATS
F126
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem
with Professional Experience
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem
with Intercalated Year
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem
with Industrial Training
Chemical Biology MChem
4
Option
15 CATS
5
Option
15 CATS
4
Option
15 CATS
4
Option
15 CATS
Chemical Biology MChem with Intercalated
Year
Visiting Students
5
Option
15 CATS
F127
F128
FC11
F1C1
15 CATS
*Credit should be in one of the following tariffs:
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6, 12, 18, 24, 48 credits; or
7.5, 15, 30, 45, 60 credits; or
(for postgraduate courses only) 10, 20, 30, 40, 50,60 credits
6.
Consultation with other Departments:
It is important that any departments affected by the introduction of this
module are consulted before the module is considered by the relevant
Faculty committee.
Which other departments will be affected by the introduction/revision of this
module (i.e. other departments offering the module as an option in their
degree courses, including joint degree courses involving the department
proposing the module)? Please give details of any consultations undertaken
and indicate whether the other departments have approved the proposal.
None
7.
Context:
Describe the relationship to any other modules with which the new module
has a close connection and any prerequisite relationships.
This option module builds on the third year module “Surface and Colloid Chemistry” (CH3A9)
and the year 2 module “Foundations of Electrochemistry” (CH249). Its aim is to bring students
to the forefront of electrochemistry and nanotechnology. Students will be provided with an
awareness of the current state of the art in this area and be able to critically evaluate aspects
of current research.
Pre-requisites
CH249 Foundations of Electrochemistry and Properties of Solutions
CH3A9 Surface and Interfacial Chemistry
8.
Module Aims:
These should identify the module’s broad educational purposes. Indicate how
the module will contribute to the achievement of the aims of the degree
courses on which it is available.
The module is designed to develop student skills so that they are aware of current methods
and directions at the forefront of electrochemistry and nanotechnology. Students will be able to
be original in application of their knowledge to the solution of novel, research led problems.
A range of teaching methods will be employed including directed reading (papers and webbased material), problems classes, set exercises and oral presentation. Students will be
expected to undertake a significant amount of student-centred learning around the subject,
which will be directed during the 12 academic contact hours with the whole class. An
additional contact hour a week will be set aside (as bookable) for students who have concerns
with directed reading and student-centred learning. This will provide students with the
opportunity to discuss their problems with an academic on an individual basis or as a group.
Two important and connected areas have been chosen: a) fundamentals and micro-nano
scale aspects of dynamic electrochemistry and b) nanotechnology (molecular and nanoparticulate building blocks through to device applications). These have been chosen given
their importance in contemporary research and the internally-leading research in these areas
in the Department.
Students will be expected to demonstrate their abilities by giving a short talk critically
evaluating the scientific literature in a topical area. Students will test their critical thinking
around the subject as well as their ability to apply their knowledge to original problems.
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Students taking this module will have a grounding in internationally leading research in
interfacial chemistry and nanotechnology. These are areas of great topicality in both academia
and industry.
9.
Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion of the module leads to the learning outcomes. The
learning outcomes identify the knowledge, skills and attributes developed by
the module. Learning Outcomes should be presented in the following format
using the table below:
By the end of the module students should be able to...
Learning Outcomes should include reference to subject knowledge and
understanding, key skills, cognitive skills and subject-specific practical and
professional skills and be clearly relevant to fulfilling the educational aims.
Learning Outcomes should be measurable by the assessment methods for
the module. Indicate how the module will contribute to the achievement of
degree course learning objectives.
(a)
Subject knowledge and understanding
The knowledge and understanding that a student will be expected to
have upon completion, such as : ‘a theoretical knowledge of the
principles and methods of archaeology’ or ‘a knowledge of the major
types of chemical reaction and the main characteristics associated
with them.’
(b)
Key Skills
Communication (written, verbal, graphical...)
Numeracy
Use of information technology (e.g. WP,
spreadsheets, specialist packages)
Ability to learn
Others (e.g. teamwork)
www,
databases,
(c)
Cognitive Skills
For example: ability in critical analysis; the ability to formulate and test
concepts and hypotheses.
(d)
Subject-Specific/Professional Skills
For example: laboratory skills; scientific support writing; research skills
and methods.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
(By the end of the module the student should be
able to....)
Which teaching and learning methods enable
students to achieve this learning outcome?
Which assessment methods will measure the
achievement of this learning outcome?
Understand and be aware of current research and
problems in dynamic electrochemistry and
nanotechnology.
Student-directed learning, seminars, directed
reading, set exercises, academic office hours.
Examination, oral presentation
Use their knowledge to critically evaluate recent
research in the two areas of study.
Student-directed learning, seminars, directed
reading, set exercises, academic office hours.
Examination, oral presentation
Assimilate and disseminate their knowledge at a
level understandable by the general public in the
form of an oral presentation
Student-directed learning, academic office hours,
oral presentation
Oral presentation
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10.
Syllabus:
Give an outline of the syllabus for the module.
This module will mainly focus on recent research in two main areas, specifically: a) dynamic
electrochemistry and b) nanotechnology. Consequently the material in the module will be
updated each year (as necessary) although the general areas covered will be identical on
a year to year basis.
Syllabus
A compulsory set of 12 classes will be used to disseminate material in the following areas. 2 of
these lectures (1 per academic) will be used to revise material covered in years 1-3 which is
necessary for the topics covered in the course.
Number of lectures given in brackets
Micro and NanoScale Electrochemistry
1. Micro- and nano-electrodes and applications (1)
2. Scanning Electrochemical and Scanning Electrical Based Techniques and applications (2)
3. Biosensors (1)
4. Microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip (1)
Nanotechnology
1. Key concepts: optoelectronic properties of molecular solids and the electronic structure of
surfaces (1)
2. Metallic and semi-conducting nanocrystals (1)
3. Molecular-based electronics (1)
4. Thin film devices: organic solar cells and organic light-emitting diodes (1)
5. Graphene & Carbon Nanotubes
(1)
11.
Illustrative Bibliography:
List the core texts only. The illustrative bibliography should provide an
indication of the focus and level of the reading required by this module, rather
than the full range (this should not be more than half a page):
Textbook
A.J. Bard and L. R. Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods, Wiley, 2001
Reviews
R. J. Forster, Chem. Soc. Rev., 1994, 289.
P. R. Unwin, J. Chem. Soc., Faraday Trans., 1998, 3183
Scientific American, special issue on nanotechnology, September 2001.
12.
Teaching:
Give the number of each type of teaching event per week and the length of
each session in hours.
Lectures per week
Bookable academic contact hour
Total contact hours
Module duration (weeks, if applicable)
Student centred learning (directed
reading, exercises)
13.
1 (10hrs total)
2 (2hrs total)
12hrs
10
138 hours
Assessment Methods:
Type of assessment
Examinations
Length
% weighting
1.5 hrs 80%
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Assessed oral presentation
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Module proposal
10 minutes 20%
Resources:
Are any resources required for this module which are not already available
from the Department’s own baseline resources (e.g. staff costs,
accommodation, equipment, minor works, library costs, audio visual and
computing facilities, vacation study requirements)? Is the module likely to
require high usage of centrally timetabled teaching rooms or specific slots
(e.g. for a module on a part time postgraduate course)?
Any additional requirements should be discussed with the appropriate Officer
(see list below) before submitting the proposal.
List any additional requirements and indicate the outcome of any discussions.
Signature of Module Leader:
Date
Signature of Chair of Department:
Date
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Exams Office
Assessment Details (information required by the Exams Office)
This form should be completed only for modules to be assessed by an exam organised by the Exams Office
The form does not have to be submitted for approval but should be sent to Andrea Humber in the Exams
Office. If this information is not provided the module cannot be set up on the Student Record System and
students will therefore be unable to register for the module and exam. If you have any queries about this
form please contact Andrea Humber in the Examination Office (ext 74160)
Module Title
Department
Module Leader
Name of Examiner
CH406 Electrochemistry and Nanotechnology
Chemistry
Prof Julie Macpherson
Indicate all available methods of assessment in the table below
% Examined
% Assessed by other methods
80%
20% Oral presentation
Length of examination paper
1.5hrs
Examination Details
Will this module be examined together with any other module (sectioned paper)? If so please give details.
CH406O Electrochemistry and Nanotechnology
Is the module to be examined by 1 paper
[X]
or 2 papers
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When will the exam take place (e.g. Jan, April, Summer)? . April. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Is reading time required?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Give any special exam timetable arrangements
Stationery Requirements
No. of Answer Books
Graph Paper
Calculator
List any other special stationery requirements (e.g. Data books, tables etc):
Type of Paper
Seen:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Open Book : Yes [ ] No [ ]
Restricted:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Where restricted please provide list of texts permitted here:
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