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Maths for Chemistry at Keele:
(R)EvolutionDr Katherine J. [email protected]
Acknowledgements: Dr David J. McGarvey, Dr Laura Hancock
Dr Simon Lancaster,
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Keele Chemistry Degrees
Single Honours (SH) Programme:BSc Chemistry
Dual Honours (DH) Programmes:(includes the study of a 2nd subject in 1st and 2nd year)BSc Chemistry WITH/ANDBSc Medicinal Chemistry WITH/AND
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6 Years of Change
Pre-2009: 12 x 10 credit 1st year modulesMaths for Chemistry Module4 Chemistry Modules
2009: New Degree Structure Introduced, All 1st year modules 15 credits, 4 Chemistry Modules - maths
removed
Maths Diagnostic Test IntroducedOptional Maths Workshops (2 hrs/wk)
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Maths for Chemistry 2009 - 2012Diagnostic Test
G. Currell, http://calcscience.uwe.ac.uk/w2/sa/saIndex.htm
Recommendation made to students regarding attendance.
Identified need for numeracy skills over ‘harder’ maths skills.
2 hour workshops: greater chemistry context, more emphasis on ‘basics’ (equation rearranging, handling units, scientific
notation, equation of straight line).
Attendance declines as differentiation looms…
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6 Years of Change2012:Curriculum RevisionsBSc Accreditation Reintroduced by RSCMore Laboratory Hours NeededMaths Re-embedded into Chem Module
Self-Study Resources Created
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Screencasts
http://www.chemistryvignettes.net/mathematics-for-chemists-screencasts/
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6 Years of Change
2013: SH Chemistry Introduced (direct 2nd year entry, creation of 2 new
modules, timetable rearranged)
2014: SH Chemistry Expanded (105 1st year credits - 6 core, 2
electives)Maths for Chemistry Module
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Mathematical Tools & Concepts
in Chemistry
‘Advanced Topics’:vectors, differentiation and integration, power series
Teaching Style:Combined self-study & workshop based learning
Assessment:Assessed problems (35%)Class Test (35%)Report (30%)
Scientific Numeracy: sig fig, units, unit conversions, rearranging equations
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properties of gases
chemical spectroscopy
equilibrium and thermodynamics
kinetics
quantum chemistry
electric properties of molecules
intermolecular forces
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General Issues
Symbolic Language - e.g. difference between frequency and wavenumber
Estimation, Magnitude and Sign - e.g. general bond length, results of calculation
Use of Calculators - e.g. ‘one step’ calculations, no working
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General Thoughts
Reinventing The Wheel
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