Chemistry and Chemistry Education 5
22.5 ECTS creditsModule 1, Academic writing and theory of science in chemistry education
The course comprises the following components:
Module 2a, The chemistry of products
A product's life cycle refers in this module to a sustainable perspective in terms of
Part 1 treats a forest industrial product, for example, paper, cellulose and textile raw material.
Part 2 treats a chemical product, for example, pharmaceuticals, food, and plastic.
Students must meet the requirements regarding learning outcomes 1-3 and part of 5. Outcomes are assessed in groups for Part 1 and individually for Part 2.
Part 3 involves a project in which each student choose a product and apply knowledge from parts 1 and 2 of the course to describe a product's life cycle. Students work individually. Learning outcomes 1-5 must be met for a Pass grade. At the mandatory presentation seminars, students are acquainted with each others' projects which means that they learn about the life cycles in many product areas. Performing as a peer reviewer means that each student, in addition to their own project, gets detailed knowledge of a second area.
Module 2b, Independent project 15 ECTS cr
The module is an individual research project that the students choose in consultation with the examiner and/or the supervisor. The project builds on and enhances students' previous studies in chemistry/chemical engineering. Literature studies are also required. The form of instruction is supervision and seminars.
The course comprises the following components:
- basic theory of science concepts and their relevance to research ethics
- using science databases
- research literature with relevance to the chosen area of chemistry education
- the need to acquire more knowledge
- research articles in a wider field than the chosen area
- standard practice in reporting and publishing research results,
- referencing and citing in academic writing
- plagiarism and copyright
- project planning.
Module 2a, The chemistry of products
A product's life cycle refers in this module to a sustainable perspective in terms of
- choosing raw materials,
- studying the production process,
- quality assurance of process and finished product,
- analysing product developing potential,
- studying the use of the product,
- studying recycling and destruction of the product.
Part 1 treats a forest industrial product, for example, paper, cellulose and textile raw material.
Part 2 treats a chemical product, for example, pharmaceuticals, food, and plastic.
Students must meet the requirements regarding learning outcomes 1-3 and part of 5. Outcomes are assessed in groups for Part 1 and individually for Part 2.
Part 3 involves a project in which each student choose a product and apply knowledge from parts 1 and 2 of the course to describe a product's life cycle. Students work individually. Learning outcomes 1-5 must be met for a Pass grade. At the mandatory presentation seminars, students are acquainted with each others' projects which means that they learn about the life cycles in many product areas. Performing as a peer reviewer means that each student, in addition to their own project, gets detailed knowledge of a second area.
Module 2b, Independent project 15 ECTS cr
The module is an individual research project that the students choose in consultation with the examiner and/or the supervisor. The project builds on and enhances students' previous studies in chemistry/chemical engineering. Literature studies are also required. The form of instruction is supervision and seminars.
Progressive specialisation:
A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Master's level
Admission requirements:
Chemistry and Chemistry Education I, II and III totalling 90 ECTS with at least 75 ECTS credits completed, or equivalent.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.