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| Students conducting Chemistry experiment |
Over the last term the Chemistry students have been getting involved in their practical studies. Our Chemistry teacher William Dongo has written us a short summary of what the practical lessons involve and also an example time table to show us how their lessons are broken down. We hope you enjoy!
Background
UFP Chemistry students do a total of four lab practicals in two weeks every year as part of their Module 2 (coursework) Assessment. They do qualitative and quantitative analysis in the following disciplines: Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry. Before they start the lab practicals students are given a tour of all the chemical analysis laboratories in the brandy new J.B Firth Building by the senior technician, Sal Celine.
Importance
During these lab practicals students work in small groups and they are encouraged to mix with their colleagues from a different cohort. This allows students to have time to develop group study skills and also to develop social skills as they have to work with someone from a different class.
After each lab practical, each student has to write and submit a lab report and this gives them an opportunity to enrich their independent skills. Students are also encouraged to use IT tools to produce their lab reports.
Lab practicals also give our students a fantastic opportunity to taste real lab experience at university level.
Feedback
Most students did well during this year with a few doing exceptionally well. September students also filled out a feedback questionnaire and most expressed that they found the experience worthy and exciting. They also said that the staffs were helpful (lab technicians and myself).
Practical Lesson Timetable:
Time | Venue | Practical |
09.00-11.00
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JB Firth Building Room 209
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Inorganic:
Halogens- Displacement Reactions
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14.00-16.00
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JB Firth Building Room 209
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Organic Chemistry:
Tests for unsaturation in organic compounds.
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09.00-
11.00
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JB Firth Building Room 209
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Physical Chemistry:
Factors affecting rate of reactions- Effect of concentration (HCl acid + marble chips).
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14.00-16.00
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JB Firth Building Room 209
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Inorganic Chemistry:
Simple acid-base titration
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If you have any further questions about any of our courses please call us on:
01772 895647 or e-mail us on uclan@foundationcampus.com
and we will be happy to help.
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