For information only - this document does not form part of the student contract’

1) INTRODUCTION / WELCOME

This module covers key concepts in introductory chemistry including basic concepts in vocabulary,
formulae, balancing equations atomic structure, naming and drawing organic compounds and
basic analytical science.

2) MODULE SPECIFICATION

A copy of the module specification is provided in the Appendix 1. Moreover, it can also be found in
Brightspace (Information)

3) THE MODULE TEAM

The address for the Department within which your module is situated is:

School of Applied Sciences

University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH

Staff involved in the organisation and delivery of this module are as follows:

Student Course
JPSG/25 sapp.student.support@hud.ac.uk
Support Office Administrator
Applied Sciences
Notification of
Student Support JPSG/25 sapp.attendance.monitoring@hud.ac.uk
Absence
Office
Dr Sandra
01484 257958 (Teams number)
Hernandez Module Leader JPS1/43
s.hernandezaldave@hud.ac.uk
Aldave
01484 256868 (Teams number)
Mr. Paul Singh Module Tutor JPS3/17
p.singh@hud.ac.uk

You can normally expect academic staff to be available in their offices at the times displayed on
the notices outside their rooms – you do not need an appointment to meet with staff during these
times.

Contact details for all staff within the School of Applied Sciences can be found at the following link.
You will need to search by surname for the staff member that you are wanting to contact.
https://www.hud.ac.uk/cgi-bin/phonebook.pl

Course Administrator

The Course Administrator has responsibility for providing a full and responsive administrative
service in support of the processes and procedures associated with student and course
administration. If you have a problem in accessing systems for results, Brightspace or issues with
your module, please contact your Course Administrator. They can also give you guidance in
relation to the submission of Extenuating Circumstances.
Module Leader

The Module Leader has the overall responsibility for organising, delivering and assessing a
module. It is the Module Leader who you should see with any queries or problems related to
academic queries for a specific module. The Student Support office can help with non-academic
queries such as timetabling or optional module choices.

4) DELIVERY INFORMATION

Delivery schedule

This module includes 48 hours of contact time including lectures and workshop tutorial classes.
There is also a laboratory component in which practical classes contribute to the overall mark in
addition to in class tests and the main exam.

Week
Week Activity Topic Lecturer
10 3rd Oct Lecture/Tutorial Introduction/ States of Matter SHA
11
10th Oct Support Session States of Matter SHA
11
10th Oct Lecture/Tutorial Chemical Calculations PS
12
17th Oct Lecture/Tutorial The Period Table SHA
12
17th Oct Support Session Chemical Calculations SHA
13
24th Oct Support Session The Period Table SHA
13
24th Oct Lecture/Tutorial Recap SHA
14
31st Oct Support Session Recap SHA
14
31st Oct Lecture/Tutorial Bonding SHA
15
7th Nov Lecture/Tutorial Lewis Structures SHA
15
7th Nov Support Session Bonding SHA
16 Lecture/Tutorial
14th Nov VSEPR SHA
16 Support Session
14th Nov Recap SHA
17 Lecture/Tutorial
21st Nov Chemical Kinetics PS
17 Support Session
21st Nov Chemical Kinetics PS
18 Lecture/Tutorial
28th Nov Chemical Equilibrium PS
18 Support Session Chemical Kinetics / Chemical
28th Nov PS
Equilibrium
19
5th Dec Lecture/Tutorial Acids and Bases PS
19 Chemical Equilibrium /Acids and
5th Dec Support Session PS
Bases
 20
12th Dec Revision Revision SHA

January ASSESSMENT In-class test SHA

Term 2 will be updated in December

SHA: Sandra Hernandez Aldave

PS: Paul Singh

Additionally, the language/terminology/depictions of different groups of people included in module

materials may not reflect the perspectives that we use in contemporary society. Rather than
remove content that might be deemed offensive/harmful, which we acknowledge may be upsetting,
we feel it is important to include this material. This is because it provides us with an opportunity to
learn from the past and to think about how we can create more inclusive, socially just societies
moving forwards.

If you have any queries or concerns in relation to these sessions, please raise them with your
module tutor. Alternatively, you may contact the Wellbeing and Disability Service
https://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/ on 01484 471001 or by visiting the iPoint in
Student Central.

If the course is likely to contain content or material which students may find distressing or
traumatising (e.g. sexual content or discussions of violence etc), include the following text:

Availability of Course Materials for Timetabled Sessions

The University will normally make materials required for timetabled sessions available one week
(but not less than 48 hours) prior to the session via the University’s VLE. It is the student’s
responsibility to ensure they access these materials in a timely enough manner in order to support
their engagement with the course.

Seminar/Tutorial preparation

Tutorials are tackled as a class to cover material encountered in preceding lectures and provide
the opportunity to consolidate new concepts and identify any problems and weaknesses.
Activities/exercises will be provided during the tutorials, it is expected that the students had
read/study the preceding lecture materials (Brightspace – Content), before attending the tutorials.

Attendance requirements

As a registered student of the University, you are expected to attend your scheduled classes both
online and on campus. If you miss classes or are late, your absence will be noted and you may find
that you have to explain your poor attendance. Continued poor attendance will lead to exclusion
from your course. The regulations governing this can be found at
https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/regs-taught/ please see Section 4 Attendance Monitoring
and the University’s Attendance Monitoring Procedure.

For full details on how to register your attendance and report any periods of absence, please refer
to your course handbook.

5) ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
 The assessment strategy

Anonymous
Expected Final Tutor
Weight marking
Assessment Task LO’s word count Assessment reassessment
(%) applies
/ duration Yes/No Yes/No
Yes/No

1 Coursework 1-6
20% 1h each test No No Yes
2 tests 10% each

Coursework
2 1-7 30% 1h No No No
4 practical
assessments reports
or online exercises

3 Examination
1-6 50 2hrs Yes No Yes
Final piece of
assessment

Coursework will consist of practical reports/online questions and two mid-term tests. Examination
will consist of a final two-hour exam.

Pass Marks, Grading and Classification Bands:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate grading scales

The following grading scales are applied by the University when grading modules and determining
award classifications, unless otherwise stated in the module and/or programme specification
document. For full details on grading scales, please refer to section 7 of the Regulations for
Awards for Taught Students.
1. Undergraduate-Level Modules

Pass/Referral Bands
Pass 40%
Refer 0-39%
Module Grading Bands
A 70% +
B 60-69%
C 50-59%
D 40-49%
R/F* 0-39%
Undergraduate Modules*
Initial CAB consideration allows a referral opportunity between 0% and 39%
CAB consideration following referral will conclude fail between 0 and 39%
R = Referral
F = Fail

2. Integrated Masters Modules

Pass/Referral Bands
Undergraduate Level Modules Postgraduate Level Modules
Pass 40% Pass 50%
Refer 0-39% Refer 0 – 49%
Module Grading Bands
Undergraduate Level Modules Postgraduate Level Modules
A 70% + A 70% +
B 60-69% B 60-69%
C 50-59% C 50-59%
D 40-49% R** 0 – 49
R/F* 0-39% F** 0-49%
Undergraduate Modules* Postgraduate/Masters-Level
Initial CAB consideration allows a Modules**
referral opportunity between 0% and Initial CAB consideration allows a
39% referral opportunity between 0% and
CAB consideration following referral 49%
will conclude fail between 0 and 39% CAB consideration following a
R = Referral referral will conclude fail between 0
F = Fail and 49%
R = Referral
F = Fail
3. Postgraduate/Masters-Level Modules

Pass/Referral Bands
Pass 50%
Refer 0-49%

Module Grading Bands

A 70% +
B 60-69%
C 50-59%
R** 0-49%
F** 0-49%
Postgraduate/Masters-Level Modules**
Initial CAB consideration allows a referral opportunity between 0% and 49%
CAB consideration following an initial refer will conclude fail between 0 and
49%
R = Referral
F = Fail

Award Classification Bands

The following bands are applied by the University to determine award classifications, unless
otherwise stated in the module and/or programme specification document. For full details on
classification bands, please refer to section 6 of the Regulations for Awards for Taught Students.

Bachelor’s Degree with honours

Classification bands Algorithm
1 69.5% Calculated using a weighted average
2:1 59.5% comprising of 1x the best 100 I level
2:2 49.5% credits and 2x the best 100 H level
3 40% credits.

Integrated Master’s Degree

Classification bands Example Algorithm
1 69.5% As each course may differ, your School
2:1 59.5% will be able to inform you of the
2:2 49.5% algorithm calculation associated with
3 40% your degree.

Example algorithm: 100 I level credits

weighted 25%; 100 H level credits
weighted 25% and 100 M level credits
weighted 50%.
Designated Sandwich degree
Classification bands Algorithm
1 69.5% Calculated using a weighted average
2:1 59.5% comprising of 1x the best 100 I level, 1x
2:2 49.5% best S level credits and 2x the best 100
3 40% H level credits.

Foundation Degrees
Classification bands Algorithm
Distinction 69.5% Calculated using a weighted average
Merit 59.5% comprising the best 100 I level credits.
Pass* 40%
*Students who pass their award but do not achieve a merit or distinction will
not have a classification printed on their certificate.

Postgraduate awards
Classification bands Algorithm
Distinction 69.5% Calculated using a numerical average of
Merit 59.5% all M level credits.
Pass* 50%
Undergraduate non-honours qualifications
Classification bands Algorithm
Distinction 69.5% Calculated using a weighted average of
Merit 59.5% the overall marks awarded.
Pass* 40%
*Students who pass their award but do not achieve a merit or distinction will
not have a classification printed on their certificate.

Assessment brief(s)
The module includes two in class tests as well as laboratory practicals. The practicals involve the
following of a protocols laid out in the laboratory handbook. Assessment will take the form of
proforma sheets to be completed and handed in.

Assessment deadlines
 Element of Submission Submission Receipt Date work and feedback
assessment method date issued returned

Practical 1 Brightspace 24/10/2022 Yes 31/10/2022

Practical 2 Brightspace 28/11/2022 Yes 05/12/2022

January February 2023 – Within 3 term

Test 1 In class Yes
2023 weeks

Practical 3 Brightspace 6/02/2023 Yes 13/02/2023

Practical 4 Brightspace 27/03/2023 Yes 03/04/2023

Test 2 In class March 2023 Yes April 2023 - Within 3 term weeks

Exam In class May 2023 Yes June 2023 - Within 3 term weeks

It is important that you keep a copy of all of the work you submit for assessment. You are strongly
advised to use the electronic storage system provided by the University, using the allocated space
on the ‘K’ drive. It is your responsibility to attend examinations and submit the correct work for the
assessment in the specified format, by the agreed submission date. In addition, it is your
responsibility to follow the University’s procedures for Extensions and/or Extenuating
Circumstances where it is believed that performance or ability to meet a deadline has been
affected. If you have been given a deferral/referral opportunity, it is your responsibility to ensure
you are aware of and submit the work or attend the exam by the published deadline.

It is School policy that all assessed work must be submitted electronically via Brightspace by the
time and date detailed on the brief. No hard copies should be submitted unless this is identified as
a requirement in the Assessment Brief. Where hard copies are required, please ensure the work
submitted is stapled in the top left hand corner, not submitted in folders or ring binders and a cover
sheet is securely attached and it is submitted via the coursework post box in the Student Hub
JPSG/31, unless otherwise specified. The cover sheet is obtained from the online student portal.
Assessed work which is submitted late but within five working days of the agreed submission date
will be accepted and the maximum mark available for that piece of assessment will be capped at
the minimum pass mark. Please note that loss of data or printing error are not deemed to be
acceptable reasons for the late submission of work.

This does not apply to the submission of assessed work relating to Tutor Reassessment, referral or
deferral requirements but does apply to previously agreed extended or renegotiated deadlines.
Work submitted later than this without an approved extension will receive a mark of 0%.

Consideration of Personal Circumstances: The process for requesting an extension or

submitting a claim for Extenuating Circumstances (ECs)
Deadlines for the submission of assessed work are strictly applied.

There are procedures in place for you to request a short extension to a deadline, up to 10 working
days, but this request has to be made no later than the published submission date. There is also
the opportunity for you to request a self-certified extension to a deadline, however you can only do
this for up to two assessments per year and can only apply up to five working days before the
deadline.

Extenuating Circumstances (ECs) are for unexpected and longer-term issues where you have
been unable to meet a deadline or where your performance in an assessment has been impaired
due to the impact of your personal circumstances. Where an EC is approved, the next Course
Assessment Board (CAB) would receive notification that the EC has been accepted. You will
normally re-take the assessment during the next resit period as a first attempt.

If you have difficulties such as a short term illness and need to request an extension or a claim for
extenuating circumstances (ECs), you should submit a request via the MyHud. Please see our
Consideration of Personal Circumstances procedure and forms page (section 8 of the regulations
for taught students) for more information.

Late requests for extensions are not accepted and you run the risk of scoring the minimum pass
mark for that piece of work if submitted late but within 5 working days of the original deadline, or
0% if submitted later than this without an approved extension.

The University understands that there may be times when your ability to complete a piece of
assessed work or to concentrate on your studies may be hindered by factors beyond your control –
such as illness or significant personal difficulties. The regulations include a process to allow
students who are affected in this way to bring these extenuating circumstances (ECs) to the
attention of the relevant people in the School (such as the Course Assessment Board) so that
proper account can be taken. Please be aware that a claim for ECs or an extension will usually
only be accepted where you’ve been able to evidence that the circumstances described have had
a direct impact on you and were substantial and unexpected. The regulations for ECs and
extensions can be found in Section 8 of the Regulations for Taught Students.

Use the table below to distinguish between ECs and extensions and their various requirements.

Type of Consideration When can I Deadline to Description

apply? complete work
Extension Up to 5 days Up to 5 working Self-certification permitted for up
prior to the days. to two coursework assessment
Cannot be requested submission deadlines per academic year.
for formal exams or deadline. Does not require evidence.
In-class-tests (ICT’s). Anytime up to Up to 10 Requires evidence. A PLSP may
the deadline. working days. be eligible if it refers to extension
requests.
Over 10 working Requires evidence. You must
days. submit an EC application (see
below) and if approved, will be
deferred to the subsequent
assessment period.
 Extenuating Up to 5 Subsequent Requires evidence. A PLSP may
Circumstances working days assessment be sufficient in some cases but it
after the period. is preferable to provide additional
Can be requested for deadline has evidence.
formal exams or In- passed.
class-tests (ICT’s).

Additionally, the University does operate a ‘fit to sit’ policy for examinations – this means that, by
attending an examination, a student is declaring that they are fit to undertake that assessment and
it is unlikely that a claim for poor performance will be accepted.

When completing submitting a claim for an extension or ECs please be careful to include the
correct modules and assessments and to be sure that you attach appropriate and acceptable
evidence to your claim.

Formative assessment

Informal feedback will be provided to you during the lab sessions. Moreover, during the tutorial and
supporting sessions you will have the opportunity to complete exercises where formative
feedback/marks will be provided (they do not count towards your module mark but you will be
given feedback on your performance)

Arrangements for the return of work and feedback

You should normally receive feedback on your assessments three teaching (i.e. term time) weeks
after the submission date for the assessment. Dates for the return of work and feedback are
indicated within “Assessment Deadlines” section of this handbook. Feedback should help you
understand why you received the mark and what you can do to improve your performance in future
assessments.

You will receive feedback on your summative practical assessments by Brightspace alongside with
your grade stated as percentage. If you have further questions regarding the grade or the
feedback, you can arrange an appointment with the module leader to discuss it in more detail.

Please make an appointment with the module leader to receive in-class test feedback

6) GENERAL INFORMATION

Academic misconduct and referencing information

The University regards any action by a student that may result in an unfair academic advantage as
a serious offence. It is your responsibility to ensure at all times that the assessments you complete
are entirely your own work and that you have used the relevant referencing technique correctly and
in full. The full set of regulations which govern Academic Misconduct can be found under Section
10 of the Regulations for Taught Students. Further information can also be found on our web
pages for academic misconduct procedures.

Further information on academic misconduct, including an overview of the support available for
referencing, can be found within your course handbook; it is important that you familiarise yourself
with this information.
Further reading

The module reading list is available in Leganto (Brightspace à Key Items). These books present
some basic concepts such as states of matter, units, bond formation, atomic structure, or
thermodynamics. You can access these book online, download them or find the physical version
on the university library.
On the other hand, you will be provided with several videos that will help you to understand more
complex concepts.

Arrangements for borrowing equipment/accessing labs/studios

If you wish to borrow equipment or gain access to specialist facilities please discuss your
requirements with your Course leader or Year Tutor.

Aspects of Health and Safety specific to the module

An overview of the Health and Safety arrangements in place for both the University and the School
of Applied Sciences can be found within your course handbook.

Academic Skills/Technical Support

Academic Skills Support can be found in JPSG/20 or via email at astsapp@hud.ac.ukThe

academic skills tutors can offer guidance on study techniques and other learning issues.

7) Appendices

For information only - this document does not form part of the student contract

APPENDIX 1
1. Module Code SPX1004

2. Module Title Chemistry In Action

3. Schools involved in delivery Applied Sciences

4. Name of Course(s) Science Extended Degree

5. Module Leader Dr Sandra Hernandez Aldave

Department of Chemical Sciences

6. Location for delivery Queensgate

7. Module Type core

8. Credit Rating 20

9. Level (including FHEQ) P (FHEQ 3)

10. Learning Methods Key Information Set:

Definition Hours
Lectures 48
 Practicals 12
Unsupervised 140

11. Pre-requisites None

12. Recommended Prior Study None

13. Co-requisites None

14. Shared Teaching None

15. Professional Body Requirements None

16. Graded or Non Graded Graded

17. Barred Combinations None

18. Synopsis
This module intends to provide the student with an appreciation of what chemistry is and
why it is important. It will concentrate on the basic concepts underpinning chemistry
and consider the wide variety of chemical processes that influence our daily lives.
The course will be delivered mainly by traditional lecture and regular tutorials and
the practicals are designed to illustrate and augment the material. The assessment
will include two in-class tests (20% each), laboratory work (30%) to improve
students’ manipulative skills and one formal examination (50%).

19. Learning Strategy

Lectures will be used to deliver the majority of the material, supported by tutorials and
laboratory sessions. The laboratory sessions will also facilitate the acquisition of
basic chemical laboratory skills. To assist those students which require a slightly
higher level of support there is also an optional weekly ‘drop-in’ session that they
may attend. This session is a flexible forum for the students to discuss any material
they may be finding challenging with a member of staff.

20. Outline Syllabus

• Vocabulary, formulae & balancing equations
• Moles, volumetric & gravimetric analysis
• The periodic table
• Structure of the atom
• Kinetics & equilibria
• Introduction to thermodynamics
• Organic compounds – their nomenclature, preparation and properties,
• Polymers – definitions and types of polymers
• Spectroscopy

21. Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

 Knowledge and Understanding Outcomes

1. formulate balanced chemical equations including molar calculations

2. appreciate the rate and extent of reactions, i.e. kinetics and equilibria
3. recognise different types of bonding and state when and why they occur
4. apply standard nomenclature to a selection of organic compounds and
discuss reactions they undergo.

Ability Outcomes

5. demonstrate the relationship between the chemical properties of a

compound and the reactivity
6. discuss basic physical, inorganic and organic chemistry and the inter-
relationship
7. effectively plan and safely undertake basic chemical experiments.

22. Assessment Strategy

22.1 Formative assessment

Tutorial sessions will provide formative experience of exam-style questions. A
formative test will be conducted several weeks prior to the first summative mid-
module test.

22.2 Summative Assessment

Assessment Tasks and Weightings

Expected Anonymous
Final Tutor
Assessment Weight word marking
LO’s Assessment reassessment
Task (%) count / applies
Yes/No Yes/No
duration Yes/No

Coursework
1 1-6 1h each
2 tests 10% 20% No No Yes
test
each

Coursework
4 practical
2 assessments 1-7 30% 1h No No No
reports or online
exercises

Examination
3
Final piece of 1-6 50 2hrs Yes No Yes
assessment
 Coursework will consist of practical reports and two mid-term tests. Examination will
consist of a final two hour exam.

Assessment Criteria

Students will be required to demonstrate that they have a sound understanding of

basic chemical principles through submitted coursework, practical application and in
written examination.

23. University of Huddersfield Graduate attributes (HGAs)

Attribute Met* Sub 1 Sub 2 Sub 3 Sub 4 Sub 5 Sub 6 Sub 7 *other
1. Self-motivated ☐ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☐
2. Commercially aware ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
3. Enterprising ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
4. Resilient ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
5. An effective collaborator ☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☒ ☐
6. A confident leader ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐
7. Globally and socially
☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
aware
8. Plans growth and
☐ ☒ ☒ ☐ ☐
development

24. My Reading
http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/SPX1004