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Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry
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1.1 Practical skills assessed in a written exam
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Learning Outcomes
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Be able to demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of:
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1.1.1 Planning(a) experimental design, including to solve problems set in a practical context
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(b) identification of variables that must be controlled, where appropriate
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(c) evaluation that an experimental method is appropriate to meet the expected outcomes.
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1.1.2 Implementing(a) how to use a wide range of practical apparatus and techniques correctly
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(b) appropriate units for measurements
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(c) presenting observations and data in an appropriate format.
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1.1.3 Analysis(a) processing, analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative experimental results
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(b) use of appropriate mathematical skills for analysis of quantitative data
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(c) appropriate use of significant figures
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(d) plotting and interpreting suitable graphs from experimental results, including:
(i) selection and labelling of axes with appropriate scales, quantities and units
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(ii) measurement of gradients and intercepts.
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1.1.4 Evaluation(a) how to evaluate results and draw conclusions
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(b) the identification of anomalies in experimental measurements
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(c) the limitations in experimental procedures
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(d) precision and accuracy of measurements and data, including margins of error, percentage errors and uncertainties in apparatus
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(e) refining experimental design by suggestion of improvements to the procedures and apparatus.
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1.2 Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement
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Learning Outcomes
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A range of practical work will be carried out throughout the course and will enable the development of:
• Independent thinking
• Use and application of scientific methods and practices
• Research and referencing
• Use of apparatus and techniques
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