TRANSFERABLE SKILLS - 2020/1

Module Overview

This module provides the opportunity to enhance transferable skills including skills necessary for employment and further study

Module provider

Chemistry

Module Leader

CREAN Carol (Chemistry)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 4

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Semester 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

None

Module content

Indicative content includes:
• use of technology for self-study and communication
• understanding objectives and demands of research by becoming familiar with the work of a PG student and presenting findings by inserting a screencast on e-portfolio
• presenting as part of a group
• participating in electronic Discussion Forums
• becoming familiar with the World of Work by preparation of e portfolio, CV and application letter

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

N/A Re-assessment (if necessary) will be in the same format as the original assessment.

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate that they have successfully met the learning outcomes of the module (see above).

Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of three pieces of coursework:

• Coursework 1 (10 % of the module): Scientific Reportins (LO 1)

• Coursework 2 (30 % of the module): A screencast published on e portfolio based on interview of a PG student (LO 2)

• Coursework 3 (30 % of the module): A Scientific Article using correct formatting (LO 3)

• Coursework 4 (30 % of the module): CV and Application letter (LOs 4, 5)

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is provided for outcomes of practice during workshops.

Feedback Feedback is provided orally in each workshop

Module aims

• enhance study skills including effective use of technological aids (screencasts, discussion forums, e portfolios)
• enhance employability (careers in chemistry, Interview practice, CV and application letters)

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to provide practical support and enhance study skills and employability. The material is delivered in 16 workshops (2 h each). The workshops are interactive, giving the opportunity to try out new technology and become familiar with its effective use.

The learning and teaching methods include: role play, group discussions, IT work, presentation practice etc.

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: CHE1045

Other information

None.

Programmes this module appears in

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2020/1 academic year.