Aims: To introduce the student to methods of individual and group learning and assessment, including library and web-based resources; to outline the importance of self-directed study, personal development planning and continuing professional development. To introduce the student to safe laboratory practice and to basic concepts of experimental error.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the unit the student should be able to organise effective notes; demonstrate use of library and appropriate computing facilities in the University to research and to write essays in scientific style; calculate basic statistical distributions and summarise data; work safely in a chemistry laboratory.
Skills:
Study skills, planning & organisation, handling information (T/F); Written communication (T/F/A); Information and communication technology (T/F/A); Problem solving (T/F/A); Scientific and practical skills.
Content:
Key skills including effective study and note taking. Continuing professional development. Introduction to University computer facilities. Use of electronic communications, the library and bibliographic searches. Basic word-processing and spreadsheet use. Statistical distributions, calculation of mean, median, variance, regression. Use of statistical software. Directed essay writing (in tutor groups). Laboratory classes in titrimetry.
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